Published Apr 12, 12:46am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Apr 12, 12:46am ET
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One of the games on Sunday's NBA slate features the Cleveland Cavaliers hosting the Washington Wizards. Who has the edge in our Cavaliers vs Wizards pick?
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| Cleveland Cavaliers | -13 (-110) |
| Washington Wizards | +13 (-110) |
Cleveland's recent four-game win streak ended with a 124-102 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night.
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The Cavaliers trailed by 13 points at the break. But the game got out of hand in the third, with Atlanta outscoring the road team 35-17 on the way to its 46 th win of the season.
James Harden was Cleveland's top scorer. He put up 20 points and handed out five assists. Jaylon Tyson contributed 15 points, four rebounds, and three assists.
Following a 133-110 victory against Utah, the Wizards have dropped nine straight games. This stretch includes a 140-117 loss to the Miami Heat.
The game was out of reach at halftime, as Washington trailed by 20 points before losing by 23. The Wizards shot 50 percent overall and 45 percent from 3-point range. Unfortunately, Miami shot nearly 60 percent from the field and 14-for 31 from downtown.
Bub Carrington guided the offense with 30 points on 11-of-15 shooting while adding four assists. Bilal Coulibaly scored 25 points, collected five rebounds, and handed out five assists.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Cavaliers are 16-4 in the previous 20 meetings in this series. Washington is winless in its last five road outings. Given the trends, the edge goes to Cleveland.
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Cleveland Cavaliers
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