Miami Heat vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction, Picks & Odds
NBA Betting Preview: Heat vs Cavaliers
The Miami Heat go head-to-head with the Cleveland Cavaliers in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.
Can Heat Stay Close to the Favorites?
We’re making the Heat against the spread our prediction when they face the Cavaliers. The betting line is favorably set at +5.5 and you can secure 1.88 that this happens.
Cavs Have 7 Wins in Previous 10 H2H Clashes
When Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers locked horns on Wednesday night, there was a 120-103 victory at Rocket Arena for the Heat.
Norman Powell scored 19 points for the Heat, Tyler Herro had 18, while Bam Adebayo racked up 17 points and 10 rebounds. Donovan Mitchell recorded 28 points for the Cavs, with James Harden and Sam Merrill racking up 18.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The Cavs have won seven of the past 10 games that these teams have played.
| Cavaliers | 45 | 28 | 0.616 | 119 | 115 | 4 | 23-14 | 22-14 | 10-5 | 29-18 | 6-4 | 1L |
 Heat |
39 | 34 | 0.534 | 120.2 | 117.3 | 2.9 | 23-14 | 16-20 | 7-7 | 23-20 | 5-5 | 1W |
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Miami Heat – Last 10 Games
The Heat have 5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 121.3 points, 42.9 rebounds, 29.2 assists, 8.5 steals and 3.9 blocks while shooting 46.4% from the field and 82.4% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 121.7 points and 44.8 rebounds per contest.
Bam Adebayo is averaging 26.7 points and 8.9 rebounds, Davion Mitchell 5.1 assists and Tyler Herro 2.7 (44.3%) 3-pointers.
Cleveland Cavaliers – Last 10 Games
The Cavs have won 6 and lost 4 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 118.1 points, 43.6 rebounds, 26.8 assists, 5.9 steals and 4.6 blocks per game while shooting 49.3% from the field and 76.0% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 115.6 points and 42.2 rebounds.
Donovan Mitchell is averaging 23.8 points, Evan Mobley 9.8 rebounds and James Harden 7.6 assists along with 3.5 (44.9%) 3-pointers made.
Miami Heat vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction & Picks
Our Miami Heat vs Cleveland Cavaliers betting guide delivers expert insight, including a main match pick, scoreline advice, standout player props and bet builder recommendations. Dive into each section below for more.
Game Prediction
A spread of +5.5 looks a great number for Heat in this NBA contest. Take the odds of 1.88 that this generous betting line gets covered.
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Key Heat vs Cavaliers stats:
Heat +5.5 Probability
According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 53.2% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.
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Player Prop Picks
Bam Adebayo (Heat) has totaled an average of 29.67 points in the past 9 games. This statistic guides us towards Player Points where we’re able to back him at odds of 1.95 to cover the line.
Latest Bam Adebayo Player Prop Odds
Tyler Herro (Heat) has racked up Over 3.5 assists in 5 straight games on the road. We’re happy to take the 1.66 for this Player Assists prop bet as he is capable of a big performance against the Celtics.
Latest Tyler Herro Player Prop Odds
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Correct Score Prediction
A close game could be on the cards. We’ll wager the Cavaliers to secure a 119-116 win at massive odds and this correct score pick should hopefully be a fun one.
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Miami Heat vs Cleveland Cavaliers Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Cavs Moneyline Odds Suggest Victory
With a 67% chance of securing victory, Cleveland Cavaliers are favorites for this NBA game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of 1.49. At 2.72, Miami Heat are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.
5.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 242.5 right now. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. Those expecting a low total can back Under 242.5 at 1.94.
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Betting Lines & Odds
Moneyline
Point Spread
Total Points
Donovan Mitchell Favorite to Get Most Points
In terms of landing the most baskets, favorite Donovan Mitchell is available at 1.81 to rack up Over 27.5 points. If you want to go Under, then 1.96 is available.
Player Points
Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
James Harden (Cavaliers)
Norman Powell (Heat)
Bam Adebayo (Heat)
Player Assists
James Harden (Cavaliers)
Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Davion Mitchell (Heat)
Dennis Schroder (Cavaliers)
Player Rebounds
Bam Adebayo (Heat)
Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)
Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)
James Harden (Cavaliers)
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Cavs Have Seven Wins From Last Ten Home Games
The Cavs own a 7-3 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 117.30 points on offense and surrendering 109.00 on defense.
The Heat have gone 5-5 across their last 10 games games on the road, scoring 118.90 points per contest and conceding 114.10.
When the teams last met at Rocket Arena, the Heat beat the Cavs 120-103. In the last 10 head-to-head contests at Rocket Arena, both teams have finished with five victories.
| Cleveland Cavaliers Home Stats |
7-3 | 226.30 | 117.30 | 109.00 | 3 | 7 | |
| Miami Heat Away Stats |
5-5 | 233.00 | 118.90 | 114.10 | 3 | 7 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O242.5 = Games Over 242.5 Points
- U242.5 = Games Under 242.5 Points
Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Miami Heat Stats
Cleveland Cavaliers Stats
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
- +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
- +5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road
- -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
- -5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 243.00 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 233.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 242.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 242.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 121.30 pts and allowed 121.70 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 118.90 pts and allowed 114.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 233.70 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 226.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 242.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 242.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 118.10 pts and allowed 115.60 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 117.30 pts and allowed 109.00 pts in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
- 2-Pointers Made: 28.50 (56%)
- 3-Pointers Made: 13.80 (34%)
- Free Throws Made: 22.90 (82.37%)
- Rebounds: Total 42.9, Offensive 10.80, Defensive 32.10
- Assists: 29.20
- Blocks: 3.90
- Steals: 8.50
- Turnovers : 11.30
- Personal Fouls: 19.70
Last 10 Games on the Road
- 2-Pointers Made: 27.50 (54%)
- 3-Pointers Made: 15.30 (37%)
- Free Throws Made: 18.00 (78.26%)
- Rebounds: Total 48, Offensive 12.30, Defensive 35.70
- Assists: 28.90
- Blocks: 3.90
- Steals: 8.70
- Turnovers : 11.60
- Personal Fouls: 17.70
Last 10 Games
- 2-Pointers Made: 28.40 (60%)
- 3-Pointers Made: 14.20 (36%)
- Free Throws Made: 18.70 (76.02%)
- Rebounds: Total 43.6, Offensive 10.40, Defensive 33.20
- Assists: 26.80
- Blocks: 4.60
- Steals: 5.90
- Turnovers : 11.00
- Personal Fouls: 19.70
Last 10 Home Games
- 2-Pointers Made: 27.30 (59%)
- 3-Pointers Made: 14.40 (36%)
- Free Throws Made: 19.50 (79.27%)
- Rebounds: Total 42.9, Offensive 10.50, Defensive 32.40
- Assists: 27.20
- Blocks: 5.10
- Steals: 7.00
- Turnovers : 11.70
- Personal Fouls: 18.00
Starting Lineups
Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.
Expert Analysis by Elijah Jackson
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