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NBA Betting Preview: Heat vs Cavaliers

The Miami Heat battle the Cleveland Cavaliers in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

The Cavaliers should be taken against the spread at -3.5 with our prediction being for the favorites to achieve a comfortable margin of victory against the Heat. Back them at the odds of -112 that are available.

Miami Heat have suffered five straight defeats, recently being beaten at home by San Antonio Spurs 136-111 at Kaseya Center. Norman Powell dropped 21 points, as Bam Adebayo finished with 18 and Tyler Herro 18.

Cleveland Cavaliers have enjoyed four straight wins, most recently beating Orlando Magic 136-131. It was a home success at Rocket Arena. Donovan Mitchell scored 42 points, with James Harden adding 26 and Evan Mobley 19.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Cavs won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 130-116 victory was registered against the Heat at Kaseya Center. The Cavs have triumphed in seven of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	45	27	0.625	119.2	114.9	4.3	23-13	22-14	10-5	29-17	7-3	4W
Heat	38	34	0.528	120.2	117.5	2.7	23-14	15-20	7-7	22-20	5-5	5L

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The Heat have 5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 121.9 points, 43.4 rebounds, 29.0 assists, 8.7 steals and 4.4 blocks while shooting 46.6% from the field and 82.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 122.4 points and 45.7 rebounds per contest.

Bam Adebayo is averaging 27.1 points and 8.6 rebounds, Davion Mitchell 5.2 assists and Tyler Herro 2.5 (41.7%) 3-pointers.

The Cavs have won 7 and lost 3 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 119.1 points, 43.4 rebounds, 26.9 assists, 6.2 steals and 4.9 blocks per game while shooting 49.3% from the field and 75.0% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 114.5 points and 42.6 rebounds.

James Harden is averaging 22.7 points, 7.6 assists and 3.4 (43.6%) 3-pointers made, while Evan Mobley has an average of 9.8 rebounds.

Miami Heat vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction & Picks

Prepare for Miami Heat vs Cleveland Cavaliers with our expert betting guide featuring a trusted match prediction, a correct score recommendation and a well-crafted bet builder.

Game Prediction

Cavaliers really stand out in this NBA matchup. Back the favorites at -3.5 on the spread with the confidence that they cover the line at -112.

Injuries can influence the outcome and our NBA handicappers factor that in alongside the latest form guide. We apply the same approach to the stats to build the clearest picture of how the game might unfold.

Key Heat vs Cavaliers stats:

• The -3.5 line has been covered by Cavs in 4 consecutive games.
• The -3.5 line has been covered by Cavs in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -3.5 line has been covered by Cavs in 14 of their last 20 games at home.
• The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Heat in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -3.5 line has been covered by Cavs in 7 of their last 10 games against Heat.

Cavs -3.5 Probability

If you go by the best betting sites, our pick has a 52.9% chance of landing a return. In the opinion of our cappers, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Heat 115 - 122 Cavaliers

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Miami Heat vs Cleveland Cavaliers 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.

The sportsbooks have Cleveland Cavaliers at -159 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 61% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Miami Heat are trading at +134.

The spread is currently 3.5, with the total points line at 242.5. A wager on the Totals allows basketball bettors to use the latest data to good effect. Those who wager Under 242.5 can get -108.

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Moneyline

Heat

+134

Cavaliers

-159

Point Spread

Heat +3.5

-110

Cavaliers -3.5

-110

Total Points

Under 242.5

-108

Over 242.5

-112

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The Cavs have eight wins and two losses in the last 10 home games, scoring 118.40 points per contest and conceding 106.80.

The Heat have five wins and five losses in the last 10 games away from home, averaging 118.50 points scored and 115.10 points allowed.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O241.5	U241.5
Cleveland Cavaliers Home Stats		8-2	225.20	118.40	106.80	3	7
Miami Heat Away Stats		5-5	233.60	118.50	115.10	4	6

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O241.5 = Games Over 241.5 Points
• U241.5 = Games Under 241.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Miami Heat Stats

Cleveland Cavaliers Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• -3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 244.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 233.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 241.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 241.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 121.90 pts and allowed 122.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 118.50 pts and allowed 115.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 233.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 225.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 241.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 241.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 119.10 pts and allowed 114.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 118.40 pts and allowed 106.80 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 30.00 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.90 (33%)
• Free Throws Made: 23.20 (82.86%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.4, Offensive 11.50, Defensive 31.90
• Assists: 29.00
• Blocks: 4.40
• Steals: 8.70
• Turnovers : 11.30
• Personal Fouls: 20.00

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.10 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.70 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.20 (78.45%)
• Rebounds: Total 48.9, Offensive 12.80, Defensive 36.10
• Assists: 28.70
• Blocks: 3.80
• Steals: 8.80
• Turnovers : 11.70
• Personal Fouls: 17.90

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.20 (61%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.70 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.60 (75%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.4, Offensive 10.70, Defensive 32.70
• Assists: 26.90
• Blocks: 4.90
• Steals: 6.20
• Turnovers : 10.60
• Personal Fouls: 19.60

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.10 (59%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.30 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.30 (77.51%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.4, Offensive 10.40, Defensive 33.00
• Assists: 26.90
• Blocks: 5.50
• Steals: 7.20
• Turnovers : 11.70
• Personal Fouls: 17.40

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	47	24	0.662	114.1	107	7.1	24-11	23-13	9-5	29-14	6-4	1L
Knicks	48	25	0.658	117.2	110.5	6.7	27-9	21-16	12-3	31-15	8-2	7W
Raptors	40	31	0.563	114.2	112.3	1.9	19-16	21-15	4-10	29-16	5-5	1W
76ers	39	33	0.542	115.6	116.2	-0.6	20-17	19-16	9-7	22-23	5-5	1L
Nets	17	55	0.236	106.3	115.8	-9.5	9-26	8-29	3-12	12-32	2-8	8L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	52	19	0.732	117.3	109.5	7.8	28-8	24-11	10-4	34-11	7-3	4W
Cavaliers	45	27	0.625	119.2	114.9	4.3	23-13	22-14	10-5	29-17	7-3	4W
Bucks	29	42	0.408	110.8	116.4	-5.6	16-19	13-23	9-6	20-27	3-7	1L
Bulls	29	42	0.408	116	120.3	-4.3	18-20	11-22	4-11	17-28	4-6	1W
Pacers	16	56	0.222	111.6	120.5	-8.9	10-25	6-31	3-10	12-33	1-9	1W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	40	32	0.556	118.3	116.4	1.9	21-16	19-16	8-6	22-21	9-1	2W
Hornets	38	34	0.528	116.4	111.8	4.6	18-17	20-17	11-5	22-22	7-3	4W
Heat	38	34	0.528	120.2	117.5	2.7	23-14	15-20	7-7	22-20	5-5	5L
Magic	38	34	0.528	115.7	114.8	0.9	22-15	16-19	9-7	24-23	4-6	6L
Wizards	16	55	0.225	112.5	124.1	-11.6	11-26	5-29	2-12	11-34	0-10	16L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	57	15	0.792	118.7	107.5	11.2	29-7	28-8	11-3	37-9	10-0	12W
Nuggets	44	28	0.611	120.8	116.4	4.4	21-13	23-15	7-5	26-16	6-4	2W
Timberwolves	44	28	0.611	118.4	114.5	3.9	24-13	20-15	9-7	27-21	5-5	1W
Trail Blazers	36	37	0.493	115.3	117	-1.7	19-16	17-21	7-8	25-20	6-4	1W
Jazz	21	51	0.292	117.4	125.1	-7.7	13-24	8-27	1-12	11-33	3-7	2L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	46	26	0.639	116.4	114.9	1.5	23-12	23-14	8-7	30-16	9-1	1L
Suns	40	32	0.556	112.2	111	1.2	23-14	17-18	10-6	25-20	5-5	1W
Clippers	36	36	0.5	113.8	112.8	1	20-15	16-21	8-6	22-23	6-4	2W
Warriors	34	38	0.472	115.1	114.9	0.2	19-15	15-23	6-6	23-22	2-8	1W
Kings	19	54	0.26	110.8	121.2	-10.4	13-25	6-29	3-10	12-35	5-5	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	54	18	0.75	119.2	111.7	7.5	28-7	26-11	11-3	31-14	9-1	6W
Rockets	43	28	0.606	114.2	110.2	4	25-10	18-18	7-6	23-21	5-5	1L
Pelicans	25	48	0.342	115.5	119.2	-3.7	16-22	9-26	7-8	16-30	6-4	2L
Grizzlies	24	47	0.338	115.3	119.1	-3.8	13-21	11-26	6-7	19-27	1-9	3L
Mavericks	23	49	0.319	113.8	119	-5.2	14-23	9-26	4-11	12-32	2-8	4L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	52	19	0.732	117.3	109.5	7.8	28-8	24-11	10-4	34-11	7-3	4W
Celtics	47	24	0.662	114.1	107	7.1	24-11	23-13	9-5	29-14	6-4	1L
Knicks	48	25	0.658	117.2	110.5	6.7	27-9	21-16	12-3	31-15	8-2	7W
Cavaliers	45	27	0.625	119.2	114.9	4.3	23-13	22-14	10-5	29-17	7-3	4W
Raptors	40	31	0.563	114.2	112.3	1.9	19-16	21-15	4-10	29-16	5-5	1W
Hawks	40	32	0.556	118.3	116.4	1.9	21-16	19-16	8-6	22-21	9-1	2W
76ers	39	33	0.542	115.6	116.2	-0.6	20-17	19-16	9-7	22-23	5-5	1L
Heat	38	34	0.528	120.2	117.5	2.7	23-14	15-20	7-7	22-20	5-5	5L
Magic	38	34	0.528	115.7	114.8	0.9	22-15	16-19	9-7	24-23	4-6	6L
Hornets	38	34	0.528	116.4	111.8	4.6	18-17	20-17	11-5	22-22	7-3	4W
Bucks	29	42	0.408	110.8	116.4	-5.6	16-19	13-23	9-6	20-27	3-7	1L
Bulls	29	42	0.408	116	120.3	-4.3	18-20	11-22	4-11	17-28	4-6	1W
Nets	17	55	0.236	106.3	115.8	-9.5	9-26	8-29	3-12	12-32	2-8	8L
Wizards	16	55	0.225	112.5	124.1	-11.6	11-26	5-29	2-12	11-34	0-10	16L
Pacers	16	56	0.222	111.6	120.5	-8.9	10-25	6-31	3-10	12-33	1-9	1W

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	57	15	0.792	118.7	107.5	11.2	29-7	28-8	11-3	37-9	10-0	12W
Spurs	54	18	0.75	119.2	111.7	7.5	28-7	26-11	11-3	31-14	9-1	6W
Lakers	46	26	0.639	116.4	114.9	1.5	23-12	23-14	8-7	30-16	9-1	1L
Nuggets	44	28	0.611	120.8	116.4	4.4	21-13	23-15	7-5	26-16	6-4	2W
Timberwolves	44	28	0.611	118.4	114.5	3.9	24-13	20-15	9-7	27-21	5-5	1W
Rockets	43	28	0.606	114.2	110.2	4	25-10	18-18	7-6	23-21	5-5	1L
Suns	40	32	0.556	112.2	111	1.2	23-14	17-18	10-6	25-20	5-5	1W
Clippers	36	36	0.5	113.8	112.8	1	20-15	16-21	8-6	22-23	6-4	2W
Trail Blazers	36	37	0.493	115.3	117	-1.7	19-16	17-21	7-8	25-20	6-4	1W
Warriors	34	38	0.472	115.1	114.9	0.2	19-15	15-23	6-6	23-22	2-8	1W
Pelicans	25	48	0.342	115.5	119.2	-3.7	16-22	9-26	7-8	16-30	6-4	2L
Grizzlies	24	47	0.338	115.3	119.1	-3.8	13-21	11-26	6-7	19-27	1-9	3L
Mavericks	23	49	0.319	113.8	119	-5.2	14-23	9-26	4-11	12-32	2-8	4L
Jazz	21	51	0.292	117.4	125.1	-7.7	13-24	8-27	1-12	11-33	3-7	2L
Kings	19	54	0.26	110.8	121.2	-10.4	13-25	6-29	3-10	12-35	5-5	1L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	57	15	0.792	118.7	107.5	11.2	29-7	28-8	11-3	37-9	10-0	12W
Spurs	54	18	0.75	119.2	111.7	7.5	28-7	26-11	11-3	31-14	9-1	6W
Pistons	52	19	0.732	117.3	109.5	7.8	28-8	24-11	10-4	34-11	7-3	4W
Celtics	47	24	0.662	114.1	107	7.1	24-11	23-13	9-5	29-14	6-4	1L
Knicks	48	25	0.658	117.2	110.5	6.7	27-9	21-16	12-3	31-15	8-2	7W
Lakers	46	26	0.639	116.4	114.9	1.5	23-12	23-14	8-7	30-16	9-1	1L
Cavaliers	45	27	0.625	119.2	114.9	4.3	23-13	22-14	10-5	29-17	7-3	4W
Nuggets	44	28	0.611	120.8	116.4	4.4	21-13	23-15	7-5	26-16	6-4	2W
Timberwolves	44	28	0.611	118.4	114.5	3.9	24-13	20-15	9-7	27-21	5-5	1W
Rockets	43	28	0.606	114.2	110.2	4	25-10	18-18	7-6	23-21	5-5	1L
Raptors	40	31	0.563	114.2	112.3	1.9	19-16	21-15	4-10	29-16	5-5	1W
Hawks	40	32	0.556	118.3	116.4	1.9	21-16	19-16	8-6	22-21	9-1	2W
Suns	40	32	0.556	112.2	111	1.2	23-14	17-18	10-6	25-20	5-5	1W
76ers	39	33	0.542	115.6	116.2	-0.6	20-17	19-16	9-7	22-23	5-5	1L
Hornets	38	34	0.528	116.4	111.8	4.6	18-17	20-17	11-5	22-22	7-3	4W
Heat	38	34	0.528	120.2	117.5	2.7	23-14	15-20	7-7	22-20	5-5	5L
Magic	38	34	0.528	115.7	114.8	0.9	22-15	16-19	9-7	24-23	4-6	6L
Clippers	36	36	0.5	113.8	112.8	1	20-15	16-21	8-6	22-23	6-4	2W
Trail Blazers	36	37	0.493	115.3	117	-1.7	19-16	17-21	7-8	25-20	6-4	1W
Warriors	34	38	0.472	115.1	114.9	0.2	19-15	15-23	6-6	23-22	2-8	1W
Bulls	29	42	0.408	116	120.3	-4.3	18-20	11-22	4-11	17-28	4-6	1W
Bucks	29	42	0.408	110.8	116.4	-5.6	16-19	13-23	9-6	20-27	3-7	1L
Pelicans	25	48	0.342	115.5	119.2	-3.7	16-22	9-26	7-8	16-30	6-4	2L
Grizzlies	24	47	0.338	115.3	119.1	-3.8	13-21	11-26	6-7	19-27	1-9	3L
Mavericks	23	49	0.319	113.8	119	-5.2	14-23	9-26	4-11	12-32	2-8	4L
Jazz	21	51	0.292	117.4	125.1	-7.7	13-24	8-27	1-12	11-33	3-7	2L
Kings	19	54	0.26	110.8	121.2	-10.4	13-25	6-29	3-10	12-35	5-5	1L
Nets	17	55	0.236	106.3	115.8	-9.5	9-26	8-29	3-12	12-32	2-8	8L
Wizards	16	55	0.225	112.5	124.1	-11.6	11-26	5-29	2-12	11-34	0-10	16L
Pacers	16	56	0.222	111.6	120.5	-8.9	10-25	6-31	3-10	12-33	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

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