Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

Get Over the Total With Confidence

The Overs is sticking out like a sore thumb considering the line for the Cavaliers and the Heat is set at 226.5. We’re expecting a bigger total and 1.89 is available.

7 Heat Wins in Last 10 H2H Clashes

Cleveland Cavaliers have lost their previous two on the road. Their most recent game was at home at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse where they recorded a 110-91 victory over Detroit Pistons. Darius Garland scored 22 points, with Donovan Mitchell getting 21 and Ty Jerome 15.

Miami Heat made it back-to-back wins in their last game. Landing a 125-119 (OT) home victory against Orlando Magic at Kaseya Center. Tyler Herro recorded 30 points and 12 assists, Bam Adebayo racked up 26 points and 10 rebounds, with Kel'el Ware totaling 19 points and 10 rebounds.

The Heat beat the Cavs in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 122-113 scoreline at Kaseya Center. The Heat have enjoyed three consecutive victories against the Cavs. They’ve landed 7 wins from the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L

View Full Standings

5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. The Cavs are averaging 118.6 points, 45.6 rebounds, 27.7 assists, 6.7 steals and 4.0 blocks while shooting 46.4% from the field and 80.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 116.1 points and 42.5 rebounds per contest.

Darius Garland is averaging 26.2 points, 7.3 assists and 3.2 (41.6%) 3-pointers made, while Jarrett Allen averages 9.4 rebounds.

The Heat have won 5 and lost 5 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 109.7 points, 45.7 rebounds, 27.7 assists, 6.6 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 45.9% from the field and 84.3% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 111.3 points and 45.1 rebounds.

Tyler Herro is averaging 23.7 points, 6.0 assists and 3.7 (39.8%) 3-pointers made, while Bam Adebayo has an average of 9.4 rebounds.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Cleveland Cavaliers lineup: Max Strus, Evan Mobley, Jaylon Tyson, Jarrett Allen, Donovan Mitchell.

Miami Heat lineup: Kel'el Ware, Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro, Haywood Highsmith, Duncan Robinson.

Expert NBA Analysis

We’re keen to follow the latest form and understand any patterns that emerge. The same applies to injuries that could affect key players. Combined with the most important stats, there is plenty of information to make a verdict.

Key Cavaliers vs Heat stats:

• The 226.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Cavs games on the road.
• The 226.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Cavs games on the road.
• The 226.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Heat games at home.
• The 226.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Heat games at home.

Cavaliers vs Heat Prediction

The total line of 226.5 points looks pretty low and we can take advantage by backing the Overs at 1.89. We can see these NBA competitors combining to go bigger.

Looking for a bigger payout on your Total wager? Consider the Match Result & Total lines where you combine the winning franchise and Over a certain number of points.

Over 226.5 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, there’s a 52.9% likelihood of our pick landing a return. Based on our in-depth research, our analysts calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

Our Pick

Over 226.5 Points @ 1.89 Bet Now

Gamble responsibly 18+. All odds are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change. To use the Bookmaker Live Streaming services you will need to be logged in and have a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours. Geo-restrictions apply.

Player Props

Bam Adebayo Over 9.5 Rebounds 1.87

Bam Adebayo (Heat) has finished with Over 9.5 rebounds in 5 straight games. If you agree with our verdict that he can cover the line again, then you can land odds of 1.87 that this happens.

Latest Bam Adebayo Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 15.5

1.87

Under 15.5

1.87

Assists

Over 4.5

2.06

Under 4.5

1.71

Rebounds

Over 9.5

1.78

Under 9.5

1.96

T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

---

Darius Garland Over 20.5 Points 1.83

Darius Garland (Cavs) has recorded an average of 26.2 points in the past 10 games. We’ll use this stat and take odds of 1.83 that he is able to cover the line when it comes to wagering on Player Points.

Latest Darius Garland Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 20.5

1.83

Under 20.5

1.89

Assists

Over 7.5

2.17

Under 7.5

1.64

Rebounds

Over 2.5

2.00

Under 2.5

1.77

T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Correct Score Prediction

Cavaliers 118 - 114 Heat

There’s every chance that this is going to be a close contest and we’ll have a play on the Cavaliers enjoying a 118-114 winning scoreline. Hopefully this can go close.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Books Make Cavs Moneyline Favorites

With the sportsbooks giving them a 71% probability of winning this NBA game, Cleveland Cavaliers might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their 1.41 Moneyline betting odds. Miami Heat are the underdogs at 3.00 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

6.5 is the spread and 224.5 is the total points line. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. If you want to back Over 224.5, it’s 1.93.

You can back the Cavs to make a fast start and hit the 20-point mark first. The favorites are 1.67 to achieve this, with the Heat 2.20 to win the race to this total.

If you’re wagering on basketball, we recommend heading to the betting sites and scanning through the huge selection of game lines and team props. There’s a chance to bet pre-game and in-game.

Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Cavaliers

1.41

Heat

3.00

Point Spread

Cavaliers -6.5

1.93

Heat +6.5

1.89

Total Points

Under 224.5

1.89

Over 224.5

1.93

Donovan Mitchell Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Donovan Mitchell is favorite when it comes to hitting the most buckets. You can get 1.82 that he goes Over 25.5 points and 1.92 when it comes to Under.

Player Points

Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)

Over 25.5

1.82

Under 25.5

1.92

Tyler Herro (Heat)

Over 23.5

1.85

Under 23.5

1.88

Darius Garland (Cavaliers)

Over 20.5

1.83

Under 20.5

1.89

Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)

Over 16.5

1.85

Under 16.5

1.88

Ty Jerome (Cavaliers)

Over 15.5

1.85

Under 15.5

1.88

Bam Adebayo (Heat)

Over 15.5

1.87

Under 15.5

1.87

Kel'el Ware (Heat)

Over 14.5

1.95

Under 14.5

1.79

Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)

Over 13.5

1.88

Under 13.5

1.85

Duncan Robinson (Heat)

Over 12.5

1.92

Under 12.5

1.82

Nikola Jovic (Heat)

Over 11.5

1.77

Under 11.5

1.97

Terry Rozier (Heat)

Over 11.5

1.95

Under 11.5

1.79

Max Strus (Cavaliers)

Over 10.5

1.88

Under 10.5

1.85

Player Assists

Darius Garland (Cavaliers)

Over 7.5

2.17

Under 7.5

1.64

Tyler Herro (Heat)

Over 6.5

2.12

Under 6.5

1.67

Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)

Over 5.5

1.79

Under 5.5

1.95

Bam Adebayo (Heat)

Over 4.5

2.06

Under 4.5

1.71

Ty Jerome (Cavaliers)

Over 3.5

1.91

Under 3.5

1.83

Duncan Robinson (Heat)

Over 3.5

2.12

Under 3.5

1.68

Nikola Jovic (Heat)

Over 3.5

2.05

Under 3.5

1.72

Max Strus (Cavaliers)

Over 3.5

2.07

Under 3.5

1.71

Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)

Over 2.5

1.83

Under 2.5

1.91

Terry Rozier (Heat)

Over 2.5

1.95

Under 2.5

1.80

Player Rebounds

Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)

Over 10.5

1.88

Under 10.5

1.85

Bam Adebayo (Heat)

Over 9.5

1.78

Under 9.5

1.96

Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)

Over 8.5

1.71

Under 8.5

2.06

Kel'el Ware (Heat)

Over 8.5

1.93

Under 8.5

1.82

Tyler Herro (Heat)

Over 5.5

2.14

Under 5.5

1.66

Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)

Over 4.5

1.97

Under 4.5

1.77

Nikola Jovic (Heat)

Over 4.5

1.72

Under 4.5

2.05

Max Strus (Cavaliers)

Over 4.5

2.04

Under 4.5

1.73

Terry Rozier (Heat)

Over 3.5

2.02

Under 3.5

1.74

Darius Garland (Cavaliers)

Over 2.5

2.00

Under 2.5

1.77

Ty Jerome (Cavaliers)

Over 2.5

1.60

Under 2.5

2.30

Best Betting Offers

Last 5 & H2H

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Miami Heat Confirmed Lineup

7 Kel'el Ware

13 Bam Adebayo

14 Tyler Herro

24 Haywood Highsmith

55 Duncan Robinson

Cleveland Cavaliers Confirmed Lineup

1 Max Strus

4 Evan Mobley

24 Jaylon Tyson

31 Jarrett Allen

45 Donovan Mitchell

NBA Table Select Season 2024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

NBA Predictions

07:30 - Fri 02 May NBA New York Knicks Detroit Pistons Betting Tips 10:00 - Fri 02 May NBA Denver Nuggets LA Clippers Betting Tips

Next Predictions

22:00 - Thu 01 May First Division A Club Brugge Gent Betting Tips 23:15 - Thu 01 May Serie B Cittadella Brescia Betting Tips 00:00 - Fri 02 May Eliteserien Rosenborg Kristiansund Betting Tips 00:00 - Fri 02 May BBL Chemnitz Riesen Ludwigsburg Betting Tips 01:30 - Fri 02 May Serie B Sassuolo Carrarese Betting Tips 02:30 - Fri 02 May Premier League Nottingham Forest Brentford Betting Tips