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

Bet on Cavs to Get the Job Done

No. 1 Cleveland Cavaliers (64-18, 30-11 Away) play No. 8 Miami Heat (37-45, 19-22 at Home) in this NBA Playoffs first round matchup at Kaseya Center, with the Cavs leading the series 3-0.

The Cavaliers can cover the -8.5 line on the spread. This is a great number and that’s why we’re playing the favorites at 1.89 to overcome the Heat.

Cavs 124-87 Winners in Last H2H Matchup

Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat locked horns at Kaseya Center two days ago, with the Cavs triumphing 124-87.

Jarrett Allen starred with 22 points on the board for the Cavs, with De'Andre Hunter and Evan Mobley getting 21 and 19. For the Heat, Bam Adebayo recorded 22, while Davion Mitchell and Tyler Herro finished with 16 and 13.

The Cavs have beaten the Heat in the past five matchups. They’ve also claimed 6 wins in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

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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The Cavs have 7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 119.0 points, 45.8 rebounds, 26.5 assists, 8.2 steals and 3.7 blocks while shooting 48.4% from the field and 72.8% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 109.2 points and 41.3 rebounds per contest.

Darius Garland is averaging 14.7 points and 5.2 assists, while Jarrett Allen averages 7.7 rebounds and Max Strus 2.4 (44.4%) 3-pointers made.

The Heat have won 4 and lost 6 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 114.5 points, 44.7 rebounds, 27.3 assists, 7.0 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 49.0% from the field and 72.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 113.8 points and 42.7 rebounds.

Tyler Herro is averaging 20.7 points and 2.2 (43.1%) 3-pointers made. Bam Adebayo has an average of 8.5 rebounds and Davion Mitchell 6.7 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

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Key Cavaliers vs Heat stats:

• The -8.5 line has been covered by Cavs in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -8.5 line has been covered by Cavs in 3 consecutive games.
• The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Heat in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Heat in 3 consecutive games.
• The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Heat in 3 consecutive games against Cavs.

Cavaliers vs Heat Prediction

Bet on Cleveland Cavaliers with a -8.5 spread in the NBA showdown. This is an attractive number and we’re confident the favorites can cover this generous line at odds of 1.89.

There are bigger prices available to bettors who are willing to move the line. If you’re prepared for additional risk, more juice can be landed from your betting selections.

Cavs -8.5 Probability

The sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 52.9% prospect of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

Our Pick

Cavaliers -8.5 @ 1.89 Bet Now

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Player Props

Darius Garland Over 16.5 Points 1.91

Darius Garland (Cavs) has covered the 16.5 points total in 4 straight games. We’ll use this stat and take odds of 1.91 that he is able to cover the line when it comes to wagering on Player Points.

Latest Darius Garland Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 16.5

1.91

Under 16.5

1.83

Assists

Over 5.5

1.75

Under 5.5

2.00

Rebounds

Over 3.5

2.30

Under 3.5

1.56

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Davion Mitchell Over 2.5 Rebounds 1.64

Davion Mitchell (Heat) has finished with Over 2.5 rebounds in 3 straight home games. We think this could be a telling statistic and we’ll wager him to cover the line which is available at odds of 1.64.

Latest Davion Mitchell Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 12.5

1.91

Under 12.5

1.83

Assists

Over 6.5

1.94

Under 6.5

1.80

Rebounds

Over 2.5

1.61

Under 2.5

2.23

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Correct Score Prediction

Cavaliers 114 - 102 Heat

There are stacks of correct score lines available and we’re looking at the Cavaliers to achieve a winning scoreline of 114-102 where a huge potential return is on the cards.

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 Big Favorites on the Moneyline

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Cleveland Cavaliers as 1.24 favorites for this NBA game, implying that they are 81% likely to win. The market suggests that Miami Heat are least likely to win at 4.20.

The spread is 8.5 and the total points line is currently 211.5. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. The Over 211.5 selection is available to back at 1.89.

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Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Cavaliers

1.24

Heat

4.20

Point Spread

Cavaliers -8.5

1.91

Heat +8.5

1.91

Total Points

Under 211.5

1.93

Over 211.5

1.89

Donovan Mitchell Favorite to Score the Most Points

Donovan Mitchell is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can get 1.93 that he scores Over 26.5 points or 1.81 that he goes Under.

Player Points

Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)

Over 26.5

1.93

Under 26.5

1.81

Tyler Herro (Heat)

Over 24.5

1.92

Under 24.5

1.83

Bam Adebayo (Heat)

Over 19.5

1.93

Under 19.5

1.81

Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)

Over 16.5

1.88

Under 16.5

1.85

Darius Garland (Cavaliers)

Over 16.5

1.91

Under 16.5

1.83

Andrew Wiggins (Heat)

Over 15.5

1.83

Under 15.5

1.91

Ty Jerome (Cavaliers)

Over 13.5

1.83

Under 13.5

1.91

Davion Mitchell (Heat)

Over 12.5

1.91

Under 12.5

1.83

Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)

Over 12.5

1.93

Under 12.5

1.80

De'Andre Hunter (Cavaliers)

Over 11.5

1.79

Under 11.5

1.95

Max Strus (Cavaliers)

Over 9.5

1.88

Under 9.5

1.85

Nikola Jovic (Heat)

Over 7.5

1.87

Under 7.5

1.89

Duncan Robinson (Heat)

Over 6.5

2.09

Under 6.5

1.71

Kel'el Ware (Heat)

Over 5.5

2.00

Under 5.5

1.76

Player Assists

Davion Mitchell (Heat)

Over 6.5

1.94

Under 6.5

1.80

Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)

Over 5.5

1.77

Under 5.5

1.97

Darius Garland (Cavaliers)

Over 5.5

1.75

Under 5.5

2.00

Tyler Herro (Heat)

Over 4.5

2.04

Under 4.5

1.73

Ty Jerome (Cavaliers)

Over 4.5

2.08

Under 4.5

1.70

Bam Adebayo (Heat)

Over 3.5

1.64

Under 3.5

2.17

Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)

Over 3.5

2.25

Under 3.5

1.60

Max Strus (Cavaliers)

Over 3.5

2.25

Under 3.5

1.60

Andrew Wiggins (Heat)

Over 2.5

1.83

Under 2.5

1.89

Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)

Over 1.5

1.87

Under 1.5

1.87

De'Andre Hunter (Cavaliers)

Over 1.5

2.20

Under 1.5

1.62

Nikola Jovic (Heat)

Over 1.5

1.54

Under 1.5

2.35

Duncan Robinson (Heat)

Over 0.5

1.48

Under 0.5

2.55

Kel'el Ware (Heat)

Over 0.5

1.87

Under 0.5

1.87

Player Rebounds

Bam Adebayo (Heat)

Over 10.5

1.88

Under 10.5

1.85

Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)

Over 10.5

1.93

Under 10.5

1.81

Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)

Over 9.5

1.95

Under 9.5

1.79

Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)

Over 5.5

2.16

Under 5.5

1.65

Kel'el Ware (Heat)

Over 5.5

1.85

Under 5.5

1.88

Tyler Herro (Heat)

Over 4.5

1.65

Under 4.5

2.16

Andrew Wiggins (Heat)

Over 4.5

1.83

Under 4.5

1.89

Max Strus (Cavaliers)

Over 4.5

2.00

Under 4.5

1.75

Nikola Jovic (Heat)

Over 4.5

2.15

Under 4.5

1.67

Darius Garland (Cavaliers)

Over 3.5

2.30

Under 3.5

1.56

De'Andre Hunter (Cavaliers)

Over 3.5

1.74

Under 3.5

2.02

Davion Mitchell (Heat)

Over 2.5

1.61

Under 2.5

2.23

Duncan Robinson (Heat)

Over 1.5

1.65

Under 1.5

2.18

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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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