The road team has won and covered the spread in the last six meetings, but Washington is playing at a red-hot, rejuvenated Cavs squad this time around with head coach Tyronn Lue back on the sidelines. Cleveland has won and covered eight of its last nine, including its last four. They're in playoff mode. It's been about defense and they've stayed Under in their last five. Cavs are the top play.

The streaking Cavaliers have won four straight and nine of 10, and they get their coach back Thursday. They're well aware that Washington has won two straight visits to Quicken Loans Arena. These Wizards come in on a major downer. They've dropped their last four road games, all by 8 or more points. Lay it.

My data sees the surging Cavaliers posting a double-figure win Thursday against the Wizards, clearing the spread with a couple buckets to spare. Cleveland appears to be rounding into postseason form despite dealing with some injuries, and is coming off a big win over the Raptors. The Cavs have covered seven straight home games and I'm counting on them making it eight Thursday.