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

Don’t Underestimate Heat

No. 1 Cleveland Cavaliers (64-18, 30-11 Away) face No. 8 Miami Heat (37-45, 19-22 at Home) in this NBA Playoffs first round matchup at Kaseya Center. The Cavs lead the series 2-0.

We’re delighted to see the Heat have been given a headstart on the spread. Take the +5.5 at 1.91 when they go up against the Cavaliers.

121-112 Cavs Triumph in Previous H2H

When Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat went head-to-head on Wednesday night, the Cavs managed a 121-112 victory at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

Donovan Mitchell led the way for the Cavs with 30 points, while Darius Garland and Evan Mobley had 21 and 20. Tyler Herro recorded 33 for the Heat, while Davion Mitchell and Haywood Highsmith finished with 18 and 17.

The Cavs have enjoyed four consecutive victories against the Heat. They’ve landed 5 wins from the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA Reg. Season	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

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7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. The Cavs are averaging 119.3 points, 45.7 rebounds, 26.6 assists, 8.6 steals and 3.9 blocks while shooting 48.2% from the field and 72.2% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 112.7 points and 42.8 rebounds per contest.

Darius Garland is averaging 16.6 points, 5.9 assists and 2.2 (38.6%) 3-pointers made, while Jarrett Allen averages 8.0 rebounds.

The Heat have won 4 and lost 6 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 116.6 points, 46.5 rebounds, 27.9 assists, 7.5 steals and 5.2 blocks per game while shooting 48.7% from the field and 74.0% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 112.4 points and 43.0 rebounds.

Tyler Herro is averaging 22.9 points and 2.5 (45.5%) 3-pointers made. Kel'el Ware has an average of 8.4 rebounds and Davion Mitchell 6.9 assists.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Cleveland Cavaliers lineup: Max Strus, Evan Mobley, Sam Merrill, Jarrett Allen, Donovan Mitchell.

Miami Heat lineup: Kel'el Ware, Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro, Andrew Wiggins, Davion Mitchell.

Expert NBA Analysis

The expert basketball handicappers at jeetwin88.com always keep close tabs on team news. We also use a form guide for our NBA predictions along with checking out the stats that are going to help inform our final decision.

Key Cavaliers vs Heat stats:

• The +5.5 line has been covered by Heat in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +5.5 line has been covered by Heat in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +5.5 line has been covered by Heat in 2 consecutive games at home.
• The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cavs in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cavs in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The +5.5 line has been covered by Heat in 6 of their last 10 games against Cavs.

Cavaliers vs Heat Prediction

We’re expecting a spirited performance from Miami Heat which leads us to backing the underdogs against the spread for this NBA matchup. They should be able to cover the +5.5 line where 1.91 can be found.

If you want bigger odds, then you can move the line by selling points. Choose how many points to sell until you are happy with the juice available.

Heat +5.5 Probability

The sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

Our Pick

Heat +5.5 @ 1.91 Bet Now

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Player Props

Tyler Herro Over 25.5 Points 1.88

Tyler Herro (Heat) has totaled an average of 30.5 points in the past 4 games. This statistic guides us towards Player Points where we’re able to back him at odds of 1.88 to cover the line.

Latest Tyler Herro Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 25.5

1.87

Under 25.5

1.87

Assists

Over 4.5

1.79

Under 4.5

1.94

Rebounds

Over 5.5

2.02

Under 5.5

1.73

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Darius Garland Over 5.5 Assists 1.73

Darius Garland (Cavs) has racked up Over 5.5 assists in 4 straight road games. Using this stat, we can therefore back him at 1.73 when it comes to a Player Assists wager and hope that Overs comes in.

Latest Darius Garland Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 18.5

1.91

Under 18.5

1.83

Assists

Over 5.5

1.71

Under 5.5

2.07

Rebounds

Over 2.5

1.62

Under 2.5

2.20

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Correct Score Prediction

Cavaliers 109 - 108 Heat

Don’t pass up the opportunity to have a speculative wager on the Cavaliers to land a 109-108 win. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams.

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.

Cavs Have the Shortest Odds to Win

Cleveland Cavaliers have the shortest price to win this NBA game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 69% probability due to their 1.44 Moneyline betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Miami Heat are trading at 2.88.

6 is the spread and 213 is the total points line. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you're keen on Over 213, this selection is available at 1.89.

Consider every angle when placing your basketball bets. The betting sites offer a huge selection of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the game.

Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Cavaliers

1.44

Heat

2.88

Point Spread

Cavaliers -6

1.94

Heat +6

1.88

Total Points

Under 213

1.93

Over 213

1.89

Tyler Herro Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Tyler Herro is the favorite to score most points. He is priced at 1.87 to score Over 25.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at the same odds.

Player Points

Tyler Herro (Heat)

Over 25.5

1.87

Under 25.5

1.87

Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)

Over 25.5

1.88

Under 25.5

1.85

Bam Adebayo (Heat)

Over 19.5

1.89

Under 19.5

1.83

Darius Garland (Cavaliers)

Over 18.5

1.91

Under 18.5

1.83

Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)

Over 16.5

1.87

Under 16.5

1.87

Andrew Wiggins (Heat)

Over 16.5

1.93

Under 16.5

1.81

Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)

Over 11.5

1.88

Under 11.5

1.85

Davion Mitchell (Heat)

Over 11.5

1.89

Under 11.5

1.83

Ty Jerome (Cavaliers)

Over 11.5

1.94

Under 11.5

1.80

De'Andre Hunter (Cavaliers)

Over 10.5

1.91

Under 10.5

1.83

Max Strus (Cavaliers)

Over 7.5

1.83

Under 7.5

1.89

Kel'el Ware (Heat)

Over 6.5

1.91

Under 6.5

1.83

Haywood Highsmith (Heat)

Over 6.5

1.94

Under 6.5

1.82

Sam Merrill (Cavaliers)

Over 5.5

1.91

Under 5.5

1.85

Duncan Robinson (Heat)

Over 5.5

2.00

Under 5.5

1.77

Player Assists

Davion Mitchell (Heat)

Over 6.5

1.89

Under 6.5

1.83

Darius Garland (Cavaliers)

Over 5.5

1.71

Under 5.5

2.07

Tyler Herro (Heat)

Over 4.5

1.79

Under 4.5

1.94

Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)

Over 4.5

1.63

Under 4.5

2.18

Bam Adebayo (Heat)

Over 3.5

1.66

Under 3.5

2.14

Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)

Over 2.5

1.73

Under 2.5

2.02

Andrew Wiggins (Heat)

Over 2.5

1.62

Under 2.5

2.23

Ty Jerome (Cavaliers)

Over 2.5

1.68

Under 2.5

2.12

Max Strus (Cavaliers)

Over 2.5

1.88

Under 2.5

1.85

Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)

Over 1.5

2.15

Under 1.5

1.65

Sam Merrill (Cavaliers)

Over 1.5

2.50

Under 1.5

1.50

De'Andre Hunter (Cavaliers)

Over 0.5

1.54

Under 0.5

2.35

Kel'el Ware (Heat)

Over 0.5

1.71

Under 0.5

2.05

Duncan Robinson (Heat)

Over 0.5

1.61

Under 0.5

2.25

Player Rebounds

Bam Adebayo (Heat)

Over 11.5

2.02

Under 11.5

1.74

Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)

Over 9.5

1.83

Under 9.5

1.91

Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)

Over 9.5

1.71

Under 9.5

2.06

Kel'el Ware (Heat)

Over 6.5

1.82

Under 6.5

1.93

Tyler Herro (Heat)

Over 5.5

2.02

Under 5.5

1.73

Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)

Over 4.5

1.65

Under 4.5

2.16

Andrew Wiggins (Heat)

Over 4.5

1.67

Under 4.5

2.12

Haywood Highsmith (Heat)

Over 4.5

1.80

Under 4.5

1.97

De'Andre Hunter (Cavaliers)

Over 3.5

1.92

Under 3.5

1.82

Max Strus (Cavaliers)

Over 3.5

1.83

Under 3.5

1.91

Darius Garland (Cavaliers)

Over 2.5

1.62

Under 2.5

2.20

Davion Mitchell (Heat)

Over 2.5

1.62

Under 2.5

2.24

Ty Jerome (Cavaliers)

Over 2.5

1.74

Under 2.5

2.04

Sam Merrill (Cavaliers)

Over 2.5

2.24

Under 2.5

1.62

Duncan Robinson (Heat)

Over 1.5

2.10

Under 1.5

1.70

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Starting Lineups

Miami Heat Confirmed Lineup

7 Kel'el Ware

13 Bam Adebayo

14 Tyler Herro

22 Andrew Wiggins

45 Davion Mitchell

Cleveland Cavaliers Confirmed Lineup

1 Max Strus

4 Evan Mobley

5 Sam Merrill

31 Jarrett Allen

45 Donovan Mitchell

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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

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