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

Big Cavs Win on the Cards

No. 8 Miami Heat (37-45, 17-23 Away) face No. 1 Cleveland Cavaliers (64-18, 34-7 at Home) in this NBA Playoffs first round game at Rocket Arena. The Cavs lead the series 1-0.

Our prediction is that the Cavaliers will get the better of the Heat by a significant margin. With this in mind, let’s go for them on the spread at -12 which is currently available at odds of 1.91.

Cavs Overcame Heat in Last H2H

Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers went head-to-head on Sunday night, with the Cavs triumphing 121-100 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

Donovan Mitchell starred with 30 points on the board for the Cavs, with Ty Jerome and Darius Garland getting 28 and 27. For the Heat, Bam Adebayo recorded 24, while Tyler Herro and Davion Mitchell finished with 21 and 18.

The Cavs have beaten the Heat in the past three matchups. They’ve also claimed 5 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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5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. The Heat are averaging 117.8 points, 46.1 rebounds, 28.0 assists, 8.1 steals and 5.0 blocks while shooting 48.7% from the field and 76.1% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 110.6 points and 43.9 rebounds per contest.

Tyler Herro is averaging 22.1 points and 2.3 (46.0%) 3-pointers made. Kel'el Ware averages 8.5 rebounds and Davion Mitchell 7.0 assists.

The Cavs have won 6 and lost 4 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 119.4 points, 46.4 rebounds, 25.8 assists, 8.5 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 48.1% from the field and 70.8% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 114.8 points and 43.3 rebounds.

Darius Garland is averaging 16.6 points, 5.6 assists and 2.5 (41.7%) 3-pointers made, while Jarrett Allen has an average of 7.6 rebounds.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

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

Cleveland Cavaliers lineup: Max Strus, Evan Mobley, Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen, Donovan Mitchell.

Expert NBA Analysis

Our team of expert NBA handicappers monitor the current injuries. When integrated with the latest form, this helps us secure the value odds. Our data-led approach backed up by key stats always proves useful.

Key Heat vs Cavaliers stats:

• The -12 line has been covered by Cavs in 3 of their last 5 games at home.

Heat vs Cavaliers Prediction

We have decided to go for Cleveland Cavaliers on the spread in order to get the best value. The favorites should be able to cover a generous -12 line at 1.91 for this NBA contest.

If the price on display doesn’t appeal, you can make the choice to secure bigger odds by moving the line for your selection. It’s a case of taking a view which you are happy with.

Cavs -12 Probability

The sportsbooks make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our cappers research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

Our Pick

Cavaliers -12 @ 1.91 Bet Now

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Player Props

Jarrett Allen Under 12.5 Points 1.78

Jarrett Allen (Cavs) has an average of 7.6 points in the past 5 games. It’s anticipated that he might once again fall short of the mark and this Player Points wager is available at 1.78.

Latest Jarrett Allen Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 12.5

1.97

Under 12.5

1.78

Assists

Over 1.5

1.85

Under 1.5

1.91

Rebounds

Over 10.5

1.83

Under 10.5

1.89

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Darius Garland Over 18.5 Points 1.80

Darius Garland (Cavs) has recorded Over 18.5 points in 3 straight games. There’s an opportunity to wager on Player Points and the line looks attractive, with 1.80 available that it’s covered.

Latest Darius Garland Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 18.5

1.80

Under 18.5

1.94

Assists

Over 5.5

1.68

Under 5.5

2.10

Rebounds

Over 2.5

1.57

Under 2.5

2.28

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Correct Score Prediction

Heat 100 - 117 Cavaliers

Should you want to go for a selection at massive odds, head to the correct score lines where the Cavaliers can be backed speculatively to achieve a 117-100 victory.

Miami Heat vs Cleveland Cavaliers 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 Running Scared of Cavs Win

The latest Moneyline betting odds give Cleveland Cavaliers a 87% chance of winning this NBA game which means they’re overwhelming 1.15 favorites with the sportsbooks. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get 5.90 about Miami Heat.

The spread is calculated to be 12, while total points comes in at 213. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you're keen on Over 213, this selection is available at 1.91.

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Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Heat

5.90

Cavaliers

1.15

Point Spread

Heat +12

1.91

Cavaliers -12

1.91

Total Points

Under 213

1.91

Over 213

1.91

Donovan Mitchell Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

The favorite to score most points is Donovan Mitchell. You can get 1.92 that he scores Over 25.5 points or 1.82 that he goes Under.

Player Points

Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)

Over 25.5

1.92

Under 25.5

1.82

Tyler Herro (Heat)

Over 23.5

1.83

Under 23.5

1.89

Darius Garland (Cavaliers)

Over 18.5

1.80

Under 18.5

1.94

Bam Adebayo (Heat)

Over 18.5

1.82

Under 18.5

1.92

Andrew Wiggins (Heat)

Over 17.5

1.81

Under 17.5

1.93

Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)

Over 16.5

1.88

Under 16.5

1.85

Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)

Over 12.5

1.97

Under 12.5

1.78

Ty Jerome (Cavaliers)

Over 11.5

1.91

Under 11.5

1.83

Davion Mitchell (Heat)

Over 10.5

1.79

Under 10.5

1.94

De'Andre Hunter (Cavaliers)

Over 9.5

1.94

Under 9.5

1.80

Max Strus (Cavaliers)

Over 7.5

1.82

Under 7.5

1.92

Kel'el Ware (Heat)

Over 6.5

1.85

Under 6.5

1.88

Haywood Highsmith (Heat)

Over 6.5

1.95

Under 6.5

1.81

Sam Merrill (Cavaliers)

Over 5.5

1.87

Under 5.5

1.87

Alec Burks (Heat)

Over 5.5

1.95

Under 5.5

1.79

Duncan Robinson (Heat)

Over 5.5

1.95

Under 5.5

1.80

Isaac Okoro (Cavaliers)

Over 2.5

1.74

Under 2.5

2.00

Player Assists

Davion Mitchell (Heat)

Over 6.5

2.00

Under 6.5

1.75

Darius Garland (Cavaliers)

Over 5.5

1.68

Under 5.5

2.10

Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)

Over 4.5

1.66

Under 4.5

2.14

Tyler Herro (Heat)

Over 4.5

1.83

Under 4.5

1.89

Bam Adebayo (Heat)

Over 3.5

1.77

Under 3.5

1.97

Andrew Wiggins (Heat)

Over 2.5

1.70

Under 2.5

2.08

Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)

Over 2.5

1.68

Under 2.5

2.10

Ty Jerome (Cavaliers)

Over 2.5

1.66

Under 2.5

2.14

Max Strus (Cavaliers)

Over 2.5

2.06

Under 2.5

1.71

Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)

Over 1.5

1.85

Under 1.5

1.91

Sam Merrill (Cavaliers)

Over 1.5

2.00

Under 1.5

1.77

De'Andre Hunter (Cavaliers)

Over 0.5

1.57

Under 0.5

2.30

Kel'el Ware (Heat)

Over 0.5

1.77

Under 0.5

1.95

Alec Burks (Heat)

Over 0.5

1.50

Under 0.5

2.50

Duncan Robinson (Heat)

Over 0.5

1.61

Under 0.5

2.25

Isaac Okoro (Cavaliers)

Over 0.5

2.05

Under 0.5

1.71

Player Rebounds

Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)

Over 10.5

1.83

Under 10.5

1.89

Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)

Over 10.5

2.04

Under 10.5

1.73

Bam Adebayo (Heat)

Over 9.5

1.76

Under 9.5

2.00

Kel'el Ware (Heat)

Over 6.5

1.88

Under 6.5

1.85

Andrew Wiggins (Heat)

Over 5.5

2.00

Under 5.5

1.76

Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)

Over 4.5

1.76

Under 4.5

2.00

Haywood Highsmith (Heat)

Over 4.5

1.77

Under 4.5

2.01

Tyler Herro (Heat)

Over 4.5

1.82

Under 4.5

1.92

De'Andre Hunter (Cavaliers)

Over 3.5

2.14

Under 3.5

1.67

Max Strus (Cavaliers)

Over 3.5

1.76

Under 3.5

2.00

Sam Merrill (Cavaliers)

Over 2.5

2.35

Under 2.5

1.54

Davion Mitchell (Heat)

Over 2.5

1.66

Under 2.5

2.14

Ty Jerome (Cavaliers)

Over 2.5

1.88

Under 2.5

1.85

Darius Garland (Cavaliers)

Over 2.5

1.57

Under 2.5

2.28

Alec Burks (Heat)

Over 1.5

1.89

Under 1.5

1.87

Duncan Robinson (Heat)

Over 1.5

2.05

Under 1.5

1.71

Isaac Okoro (Cavaliers)

Over 1.5

1.91

Under 1.5

1.83

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Starting Lineups

Cleveland Cavaliers Confirmed Lineup

1 Max Strus

4 Evan Mobley

10 Darius Garland

31 Jarrett Allen

45 Donovan Mitchell

Miami Heat Confirmed Lineup

7 Kel'el Ware

13 Bam Adebayo

14 Tyler Herro

22 Andrew Wiggins

45 Davion 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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