This edition of Formulator Focus is for the Cavs at Wizards on February 8, 2017. The game can be seen live on TNT at 7 PM ET.
The Cavs won in New York on Saturday night to get their four game road trip started with a win. Kyrie Irving is a game time decision.
The Wizards are cruising in to this game as one of the hottest teams in the NBA.
The Line
The Wizards are 1 point favorites with a total of 220.
The Intrigue
This could be a preview of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Cavs are the defending NBA Champions and the Wizards have won 9 of 10.
Are the Wizards ready to challenge the Cavs for the top spot in the East?
The Cavs know they’re visiting a team waiting for them. The Wizards know this game is a measuring stick. If they win this game, they’re a contender in the East. A loss, they’re just a pretender and winning 9 of 10 means nothing.
The History
Early in the season, the Cavs won in Washington 105-94 on November 11, 2016.
The Numbers
The Cavs are 34-15 overall but only 12-10 on the road this season. They’re just 5-5 in their last 10 games.
The Wizards are 30-20 overall with a 22-6 record at home this year. They’ve won 9 of 10.
When the Cavs win on the road, they win by average of 8.7 points in games totaling 217.5 points. When they lose on the road, they lose by an average of 12.5 in games scoring 204.9.
When the Wizards win at home, they win by an average of 9.8 points in games totaling 211.3. When they lose at home, they lose by an average of 8.7 in games totaling 218.7 points.
The Pick
Huge game for the Wizards. No question this game means more to them than it does to the Cavs.
The Wizards have the national stage to prove they are a contender this year.
The Formula predicts the Wizards with a 58% chance of winning and a total of 213 points in the game.
Take the Wizards -1 tonight.
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