Cleveland Cavaliers
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  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings
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 -112 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.

Head-to-Head Statistics

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 logo Cavaliers 36 22 0.621 119.7 115.4 4.3 19-11 17-11 7-3 22-13 8-2 1L
Heat logo Heat 31 27 0.534 120 116.9 3.1 17-11 14-16 5-5 16-16 6-4 3W
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Cleveland Cavaliers – Last 10 Games

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.

Miami Heat – Last 10 Games

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.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat Prediction & Picks

Bet on 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 -112.

We study the form as a first port of call and also make sure we’re across any injuries before making NBA predictions. Then it’s a case of understanding the sort of narrative that the stats provide.

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.

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.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Darius Garland Over 16.5 Points -110 BetMGM logo

Darius Garland (Cavs) has covered the 16.5 points total in 4 straight games. We’ll use this stat and take odds of -110 that he is able to cover the line when it comes to wagering on Player Points.

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Davion Mitchell Over 2.5 Rebounds -156 BetMGM logo

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 -156.

Latest Davion Mitchell Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Cavaliers -8.5
Totals Over 211.5
Player Points Darius Garland Over 16.5

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Correct Score Prediction

Cavaliers Cavaliers logo 114 - 102 Heat logo 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.

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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat 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 Big Favorites on the Moneyline

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Cleveland Cavaliers as -417 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 +320.

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 -112.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Donovan Mitchell Favorite to Score the Most Points

Donovan Mitchell is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can get -108 that he scores Over 26.5 points or -123 that he goes Under.

Player Points
Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 26.5
-108
Under 26.5
-123
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Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)
Over 16.5
-114
Under 16.5
-118
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Player Assists
Davion Mitchell (Heat)
Over 6.5
-106
Under 6.5
-125
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Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 5.5
-130
Under 5.5
-103
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Darius Garland (Cavaliers)
Over 5.5
-133
Under 5.5
-100
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Player Rebounds
Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)
Over 10.5
-108
Under 10.5
-123
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Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)
Over 9.5
-105
Under 9.5
-127
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Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 5.5
+116
Under 5.5
-154
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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Stats
Miami Heat logo Miami Heat Stats
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
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Team Stats - Avg/Game
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Team News

Cleveland Cavaliers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Donovan Mitchell 10 33.85 304 54 30.4 5.4 4.2 4.4 0.4 1.5
Evan Mobley 11 33.91 221 47 20.1 4.3 1.7 8.6 1.5 1.5
De'Andre Hunter 8 29.05 152 23 19.0 2.9 2.3 5.1 0.3 0.8

Miami Heat Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Andrew Wiggins 11 32.67 196 28 17.8 2.5 2.0 4.4 0.8 1.4
Norman Powell 8 30.96 196 18 24.5 2.3 2.8 4.3 0.3 1.4
Bam Adebayo 8 30.39 159 23 19.9 2.9 2.0 8.1 0.3 1.0

Injuries & Suspensions

Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Table

Type
Name
Info

Miami Heat Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Isaiah Stevens
Injured
Dru Smith
Injured

Starting Lineups

Miami Heat logo Miami Heat Confirmed Lineup
7 Kel'el Ware
13 Bam Adebayo
14 Tyler Herro
22 Andrew Wiggins
45 Davion Mitchell
Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Confirmed Lineup
1 Max Strus
4 Evan Mobley
5 Sam Merrill
31 Jarrett Allen
45 Donovan Mitchell

Previous Cleveland Cavaliers Lineups

10 Nov NBA
Cavaliers 138-140 Heat
08 Nov NBA
Bulls 122-128 Cavaliers
07 Nov NBA
Cavaliers 148-114 Wizards
05 Nov NBA
76ers 121-132 Cavaliers
02 Nov NBA
Hawks 109-117 Cavaliers
31 Oct NBA
Raptors 112-101 Cavaliers
29 Oct NBA
Cavaliers 105-125 Celtics
27 Oct NBA
Cavaliers 116-95 Pistons
26 Oct NBA
Bucks 113-118 Cavaliers
24 Oct NBA
Cavaliers 131-124 Nets

Previous Miami Heat Lineups

10 Nov NBA
Cavaliers 138-140 Heat
08 Nov NBA
Trail Blazers 131-136 Heat
07 Nov NBA
Hornets 108-126 Heat
05 Nov NBA
Heat 112-122 Nuggets
03 Nov NBA
Heat 120-119 Clippers
02 Nov NBA
Heat 120-130 Lakers
30 Oct NBA
Heat 101-107 Spurs
28 Oct NBA
Hornets 117-144 Heat
26 Oct NBA
Knicks 107-115 Heat
24 Oct NBA
Heat 146-114 Grizzlies

NBA Regular Season Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 37 19 0.661 115.3 108 7.3 18-9 19-10 7-5 24-13 8-2 3W
Knicks 37 21 0.638 117.5 111.8 5.7 22-8 15-13 10-3 25-14 7-3 2W
Raptors 34 23 0.596 113.9 111.7 2.2 16-13 18-10 4-9 26-15 6-4 2W
76ers 31 26 0.544 116.2 116 0.2 15-15 16-11 8-6 19-19 5-5 1W
Nets 15 41 0.268 106.8 114.7 -7.9 8-19 7-22 3-9 11-24 3-7 4L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 42 14 0.75 117.3 109.4 7.9 22-7 20-7 9-3 28-7 8-2 1L
Cavaliers 36 22 0.621 119.7 115.4 4.3 19-11 17-11 7-3 22-13 8-2 1L
Bucks 24 31 0.436 112 115.4 -3.4 12-13 12-18 7-4 17-19 6-4 1L
Bulls 24 34 0.414 116.1 120.3 -4.2 15-15 9-19 3-10 16-25 1-9 9L
Pacers 15 43 0.259 111.5 119 -7.5 10-19 5-24 3-9 11-28 3-7 3L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 30 26 0.536 115.2 114.7 0.5 18-10 12-16 6-5 19-18 6-4 1W
Heat 31 27 0.534 120 116.9 3.1 17-11 14-16 5-5 16-16 6-4 3W
Hawks 28 31 0.475 116.9 118.3 -1.4 11-16 17-15 5-6 15-21 4-6 1W
Hornets 27 31 0.466 115.6 113.7 1.9 12-16 15-15 9-4 17-21 7-3 1W
Wizards 16 40 0.286 112.5 122.8 -10.3 11-19 5-21 2-7 11-24 4-6 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 44 14 0.759 119.5 107.7 11.8 24-7 20-7 8-3 32-9 6-4 2W
Nuggets 36 22 0.621 120.8 116.3 4.5 15-11 21-11 5-2 21-11 4-6 1L
Timberwolves 35 23 0.603 119.5 115 4.5 20-11 15-12 6-5 20-17 6-4 1L
Trail Blazers 28 30 0.483 115.7 118.2 -2.5 16-14 12-16 5-6 22-17 5-5 1W
Jazz 18 40 0.31 118 125.9 -7.9 11-18 7-22 1-9 10-27 3-7 3L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 34 22 0.607 115.7 116.1 -0.4 16-11 18-11 6-6 23-14 6-4 1L
Suns 33 25 0.569 112.6 111.6 1 19-11 14-14 8-6 22-18 4-6 1L
Warriors 30 27 0.526 115.6 113.9 1.7 19-11 11-16 6-4 20-16 4-6 1W
Clippers 27 30 0.474 112.1 112.6 -0.5 14-12 13-18 7-5 17-17 5-5 2L
Kings 13 46 0.22 110.3 121 -10.7 9-20 4-26 2-8 9-30 1-9 1W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 41 16 0.719 118.5 111.9 6.6 21-6 20-10 10-3 26-13 9-1 9W
Rockets 35 21 0.625 114.5 109.4 5.1 19-7 16-14 6-5 20-16 6-4 1W
Grizzlies 21 35 0.375 115.5 117.8 -2.3 12-16 9-19 5-6 17-22 3-7 2L
Mavericks 20 36 0.357 114.3 117.7 -3.4 14-16 6-20 3-9 11-26 1-9 1W
Pelicans 16 42 0.276 114.8 120.6 -5.8 10-21 6-21 6-7 9-26 4-6 1W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 42 14 0.75 117.3 109.4 7.9 22-7 20-7 9-3 28-7 8-2 1L
Celtics 37 19 0.661 115.3 108 7.3 18-9 19-10 7-5 24-13 8-2 3W
Knicks 37 21 0.638 117.5 111.8 5.7 22-8 15-13 10-3 25-14 7-3 2W
Cavaliers 36 22 0.621 119.7 115.4 4.3 19-11 17-11 7-3 22-13 8-2 1L
Raptors 34 23 0.596 113.9 111.7 2.2 16-13 18-10 4-9 26-15 6-4 2W
76ers 31 26 0.544 116.2 116 0.2 15-15 16-11 8-6 19-19 5-5 1W
Magic 30 26 0.536 115.2 114.7 0.5 18-10 12-16 6-5 19-18 6-4 1W
Heat 31 27 0.534 120 116.9 3.1 17-11 14-16 5-5 16-16 6-4 3W
Hawks 28 31 0.475 116.9 118.3 -1.4 11-16 17-15 5-6 15-21 4-6 1W
Hornets 27 31 0.466 115.6 113.7 1.9 12-16 15-15 9-4 17-21 7-3 1W
Bucks 24 31 0.436 112 115.4 -3.4 12-13 12-18 7-4 17-19 6-4 1L
Bulls 24 34 0.414 116.1 120.3 -4.2 15-15 9-19 3-10 16-25 1-9 9L
Wizards 16 40 0.286 112.5 122.8 -10.3 11-19 5-21 2-7 11-24 4-6 1L
Nets 15 41 0.268 106.8 114.7 -7.9 8-19 7-22 3-9 11-24 3-7 4L
Pacers 15 43 0.259 111.5 119 -7.5 10-19 5-24 3-9 11-28 3-7 3L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 44 14 0.759 119.5 107.7 11.8 24-7 20-7 8-3 32-9 6-4 2W
Spurs 41 16 0.719 118.5 111.9 6.6 21-6 20-10 10-3 26-13 9-1 9W
Rockets 35 21 0.625 114.5 109.4 5.1 19-7 16-14 6-5 20-16 6-4 1W
Nuggets 36 22 0.621 120.8 116.3 4.5 15-11 21-11 5-2 21-11 4-6 1L
Lakers 34 22 0.607 115.7 116.1 -0.4 16-11 18-11 6-6 23-14 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 35 23 0.603 119.5 115 4.5 20-11 15-12 6-5 20-17 6-4 1L
Suns 33 25 0.569 112.6 111.6 1 19-11 14-14 8-6 22-18 4-6 1L
Warriors 30 27 0.526 115.6 113.9 1.7 19-11 11-16 6-4 20-16 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 28 30 0.483 115.7 118.2 -2.5 16-14 12-16 5-6 22-17 5-5 1W
Clippers 27 30 0.474 112.1 112.6 -0.5 14-12 13-18 7-5 17-17 5-5 2L
Grizzlies 21 35 0.375 115.5 117.8 -2.3 12-16 9-19 5-6 17-22 3-7 2L
Mavericks 20 36 0.357 114.3 117.7 -3.4 14-16 6-20 3-9 11-26 1-9 1W
Jazz 18 40 0.31 118 125.9 -7.9 11-18 7-22 1-9 10-27 3-7 3L
Pelicans 16 42 0.276 114.8 120.6 -5.8 10-21 6-21 6-7 9-26 4-6 1W
Kings 13 46 0.22 110.3 121 -10.7 9-20 4-26 2-8 9-30 1-9 1W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 44 14 0.759 119.5 107.7 11.8 24-7 20-7 8-3 32-9 6-4 2W
Pistons 42 14 0.75 117.3 109.4 7.9 22-7 20-7 9-3 28-7 8-2 1L
Spurs 41 16 0.719 118.5 111.9 6.6 21-6 20-10 10-3 26-13 9-1 9W
Celtics 37 19 0.661 115.3 108 7.3 18-9 19-10 7-5 24-13 8-2 3W
Knicks 37 21 0.638 117.5 111.8 5.7 22-8 15-13 10-3 25-14 7-3 2W
Rockets 35 21 0.625 114.5 109.4 5.1 19-7 16-14 6-5 20-16 6-4 1W
Cavaliers 36 22 0.621 119.7 115.4 4.3 19-11 17-11 7-3 22-13 8-2 1L
Nuggets 36 22 0.621 120.8 116.3 4.5 15-11 21-11 5-2 21-11 4-6 1L
Lakers 34 22 0.607 115.7 116.1 -0.4 16-11 18-11 6-6 23-14 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 35 23 0.603 119.5 115 4.5 20-11 15-12 6-5 20-17 6-4 1L
Raptors 34 23 0.596 113.9 111.7 2.2 16-13 18-10 4-9 26-15 6-4 2W
Suns 33 25 0.569 112.6 111.6 1 19-11 14-14 8-6 22-18 4-6 1L
76ers 31 26 0.544 116.2 116 0.2 15-15 16-11 8-6 19-19 5-5 1W
Magic 30 26 0.536 115.2 114.7 0.5 18-10 12-16 6-5 19-18 6-4 1W
Heat 31 27 0.534 120 116.9 3.1 17-11 14-16 5-5 16-16 6-4 3W
Warriors 30 27 0.526 115.6 113.9 1.7 19-11 11-16 6-4 20-16 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 28 30 0.483 115.7 118.2 -2.5 16-14 12-16 5-6 22-17 5-5 1W
Hawks 28 31 0.475 116.9 118.3 -1.4 11-16 17-15 5-6 15-21 4-6 1W
Clippers 27 30 0.474 112.1 112.6 -0.5 14-12 13-18 7-5 17-17 5-5 2L
Hornets 27 31 0.466 115.6 113.7 1.9 12-16 15-15 9-4 17-21 7-3 1W
Bucks 24 31 0.436 112 115.4 -3.4 12-13 12-18 7-4 17-19 6-4 1L
Bulls 24 34 0.414 116.1 120.3 -4.2 15-15 9-19 3-10 16-25 1-9 9L
Grizzlies 21 35 0.375 115.5 117.8 -2.3 12-16 9-19 5-6 17-22 3-7 2L
Mavericks 20 36 0.357 114.3 117.7 -3.4 14-16 6-20 3-9 11-26 1-9 1W
Jazz 18 40 0.31 118 125.9 -7.9 11-18 7-22 1-9 10-27 3-7 3L
Wizards 16 40 0.286 112.5 122.8 -10.3 11-19 5-21 2-7 11-24 4-6 1L
Pelicans 16 42 0.276 114.8 120.6 -5.8 10-21 6-21 6-7 9-26 4-6 1W
Nets 15 41 0.268 106.8 114.7 -7.9 8-19 7-22 3-9 11-24 3-7 4L
Pacers 15 43 0.259 111.5 119 -7.5 10-19 5-24 3-9 11-28 3-7 3L
Kings 13 46 0.22 110.3 121 -10.7 9-20 4-26 2-8 9-30 1-9 1W
  • 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