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Miami Heat at Cleveland Cavaliers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Miami Heat at Cleveland Cavaliers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Miami Heat (37-31) wrap up a 4-game road trip on Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers (43-25). Tip-off at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Heat vs. Cavaliers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Tied 1-1; Road team has won and covered each of the 1st 2 meetings, with the Cavaliers winning 111-99 in Miami in the most recent matchup Dec. 8 as a 1.5-point favorite as the Under (223.5) cashed

The Heat have won 2 of the 1st 3 games on the road trips, but it is just 1-2 against the spread (ATS), while going only 2-7 ATS in the past 9 games in March. The Under has cashed in 7 in a row for Miami, while going 18-4 across the past 22 contests.

The Cavaliers topped the Indiana Pacers on the road 108-103 as a 7-point underdog on Monday. The Cavs have cashed in 3 of the past 4 outings, while the Under and Over have alternated in the past 4 contests.

While the win in Indiana was good news, Cleveland received more bad news. Leading scorer Donovan Mitchell suffered a broken nose in Saturday’s game in Houston. He took friendly fire from Tristan Thompson as the players were jockeying for a rebound. Mitchell had a procedure to realign the area, and he’ll be out until at least late March or early April, as he won’t even be re-evaluated for 1 week.

Heat at Cavaliers odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 11:49 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Heat +108 (bet $100 to win $108) | Cavaliers -126 (bet $126 to win $100)
Against the spread: Heat +2 (-110) | Cavaliers -2 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 201.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Heat at Cavaliers key injuries

Heat

F Jimmy Butler (foot) questionable
F Nikola Jovic (hamstring) questionable
F Duncan Robinson (back) out

Cavaliers

G Donovan Mitchell (nose) out
C Evan Mobley (ankle) out
G Max Strus (knee) out
F Dean Wade (knee) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Heat at Cavaliers picks and predictions

Prediction

Heat 102, Cavaliers 96

Moneyline

The HEAT (+108) are a strong play on the road as short ‘dogs, but be careful.

If Butler is cleared to play, go a little more aggressively. If Jimmy Buckets sits, still play Miami, but go a little lighter.

Remember, the road team has won both meetings so far this season, and whatever happens with Butler’s status, the Cavs are without their leading scorer and 2 other starters.

Against the spread

If you like the HEAT +2 (-110), they’re a better play on the moneyline, unless you totally believe the Cavaliers -2 (-110) are going to win, but only by 1 or 2 points.

If you like Miami, it’s a much better value on the moneyline.

Over/Under

UNDER 201.5 (-110) is a low number, but it’s a strong play.

Again, watch the status for Butler. If he is unable to go, then playing the Under a little more aggressively is a sound betting strategy. Either way, the Cavs will be without Mitchell, who leads the team with 27.4 PPG. The Under has been on fire for Miami lately, and the Under is 5-0 in the past 5 games the Cavs have played without Spida on the floor.

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Miami Heat at Cleveland Cavaliers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Miami Heat at Cleveland Cavaliers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Miami Heat (28-23) play the 2nd contest of a 4-game road trip when they face the Cleveland Cavaliers (31-21) Tuesday. Tip-off from Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Heat vs. Cavaliers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Heat opened their road trip in Charlotte on Sunday, falling 122-117 to the Hornets as 5.5-point favorites as the Over (224) hit. That snapped a 3-game win streak. The Heat are just 1-4 against the spread (ATS) across the past 5 games overall, and the Under is 4-1 during the same span.

The Cavaliers routed the visiting Los Angeles Clippers 122-99 on Sunday, covering as 11-point favorites and cashing the Over (214) in the process. Cleveland has alternated wins and losses, and covers and non-covers, across its last 6 outings. The Under is 4-1 across its past 5 outings.

This is the 2nd of 4 regular-season meetings. Cleveland rolled to a 113-87 win on Nov. 20 at home, easily cashing as 7-point favorites as the Under (212.5) connected.

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Heat at Cavaliers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:30 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Heat +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Cavaliers -210 (bet $210 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Heat +5.5 (-118) | Cavaliers -5.5 (-102)
Over/Under (O/U): 210.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Heat at Cavaliers key injuries

Heat

F Jimmy Butler (quadriceps) questionable
G Gabe Vincent (ankle) questionable

Cavaliers

F Kevin Love (back) probable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Heat at Cavaliers picks and predictions

Prediction

Cavaliers 111, Heat 107

Moneyline

The Cavaliers (-210) will cost you more than 2 times your potential return, and that’s quite expensive for a team that has alternated wins and losses, and covers and non-covers, across the past 6 outings. Cleveland won last time out, so if the pattern continues, it would suggest a loss and non-cover against Miami.

PASS.

Against the spread

The HEAT +5.5 (-118) have covered just once in the past 5 games overall, but Miami is 6-2 ATS in the previous 8 against teams with a winning record.

The Cavaliers are 19-8-1 ATS in the past 28 games at home, but just 1-6 ATS in the past 7 after a straight-up win and 1-7 ATS in the previous 8 following a cover. Cleveland has been spinning its wheels for a while now.

Over/Under

OVER 210.5 (-108) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at best.

While the Under is 4-1 in the past 5 games overall for the Cavs, the Over is 7-3 in the past 10 games at home and 7-3 in the past 10 against winning teams. The Over is also 7-3 in the past 10 meetings with the Heat, too.

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Miami Heat at Cleveland Cavaliers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Miami Heat at Cleveland Cavaliers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Miami Heat (7-9) visit the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse Sunday to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers (9-6). Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Heat vs. Cavaliers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Heat are on the 3rd game of a 4-game road trip with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday to cap it off. They lost to the Washington Wizards on Friday 107-106, covering as 7.5-point underdogs.

Miami will be without its 2 leading scorers and will likely also be down C Bam Adebayo, the team’s most versatile defender. That will mean G Max Strus, who is averaging 15.5 points per game will be expected to step up.

While Miami is 4-12 against the spread (ATS), Cleveland is 8-6-1. The Cavs pushed as 10-point favorites in a 132-122 win Friday over the Charlotte Hornets. Cleveland is 0-5-1 ATS in its last 6 games.

It is led by one of the league’s best backcourts, a combination of G Donovan Mitchell and G Darius Garland. The duo combines to average 54.8 points and 13.6 assists per game.

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Heat at Cavaliers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:03 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Heat +380 (bet $100 to win $380) | Cavaliers -475 (bet $475 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Heat +10.5 (-115) | Cavaliers -10.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 214.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Heat at Cavaliers key injuries

Heat

C Bam Adebayo (knee) questionable
F Jimmy Butler (knee) out
G Tyler Herro (ankle) out
G Gabe Vincent (knee) questionable

Cavaliers

F Kevin Love (thumb) doubtful
F Dean Wade (knee) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Heat at Cavaliers picks and predictions

Prediction

Cleveland 108, Miami 102

Moneyline

PASS.

Cleveland should win, but at (-475) there isn’t much value. Miami is short too many key players to predict the upset as well.

Against the spread

LEAN HEAT +10.5 (-115).

The Heat are a deep team, and they proved that against Washington.

Strus is a quality scoring option, and G Kyle Lowry, who should be active, is among the best leaders in the NBA. Neither team is great on the offensive glass and neither team is turnover prone either.

The game should be relatively clean, and with an ultra-slow pace, a big lead may be difficult to come by. Miami is 2-2 ATS in its last 4 as well while Cleveland is 0-5-1.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 214.5 (-105).

Both teams rank in the bottom half of the league in offensive rebounding rate and neither team ranks in the bottom 3rd in turnover rate. The real aspect of this game that will impact the total is the pace.

Given Miami’s absent scoring, Lowry may make this game even slower. Both teams already sit in the bottom 4 in pace, so scoring in transition will be at a premium.

Despite overtime, the Heat went Under against Washington, and Cleveland has traded off going Over and Under the projected total in its last 4, hitting the Over in its last batter with Charlotte.

Given the lack of scoring for Miami and the pace of both teams, back the Under 214.5 (-105) here.

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Miami Heat at Cleveland Cavaliers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Miami Heat at Cleveland Cavaliers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Miami Heat (16-11) travel to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse Monday to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers (16-12). Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Heat vs. Cavaliers odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Cavaliers have far exceeded expectations so far this season behind G Darius Garland and hopeful All-Star C Jarrett Allen. Cleveland is 7-3 over its last 10 games and is fifth place in the Eastern Conference.

The Cavs have been dominant some of the best defensive play in the league. That’s also helped them to be the best ATS team in the league at 21-5-2. The Heat are 16-11 ATS, tied for the fifth-best ATS record.

Miami will continue to be without its top two threats tonight, although they’ve played well without them. The Heat will also be absent F Caleb Martin, who has played a big role in a few of their short-handed victories.

The Heat are 5-1 ATS as road underdogs; the Cavaliers are 4-0-1 ATS as home favorites.

Heat at Cavaliers odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:04 a.m. ET.

Money line: Heat +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Cavaliers -210 (bet $210 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Heat +5.5 (-115) | Cavaliers -5.5 (-107)
Over/Under (O/U): 207.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

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Heat at Cavaliers key injuries

Heat

C Bam Adebayo (thumb) out
F Jimmy Butler (tailbone) out
F Caleb Martin (health and safety protocols) out

Cavaliers

G Collin Sexton (knee) out

Heat at Cavaliers odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Cavaliers 108, Heat 102

Money line

PASS.

I like the Cavs too much to find value in the Heat at +170. However, Miami has seen success without Adebayo and Butler which makes Cleveland (-210) not a great value.

Look toward the spread in this one.

Against the spread

“LEAN” to the CAVALIERS -5.5 (-107).

It’s the riskier side but the Cavs have yet to not cover as home favorites despite just a 7-7 SU home record so I’ll continue to roll with them. They’ve been the most profitable ATS team in the league by a wide margin.

The Heat will have a tough time on the glass as Allen will be able to dominate the paint with Adebayo sidelined. Furthermore, the Heat have used ultra-hot shooting, scoring 113 and 118 points in their last two games.

Regressing to the mean is bound to happen, and I’ll take the team that’s better defensively and should have the advantage on the glass. The Cavs beat Miami by 26 on the road when these teams met Dec. 1.

Over/Under

BET on the OVER 207.5 (-115) as the best bet in this game. While I typically stay away from the Overs, this one just makes sense. The Heat are injured but Adebayo and Butler are defensive superstars.

I predict lots of points with Allen’s dominance on the glass mixed with the shooting and scoring on the Miami roster. The Heat have topped 110 in two straight games and the Cavaliers have topped 110 in six of their last eight outings. They’ve been impressive offensively.

The Heat scored just 85 the last time these two teams met, but G Duncan Robinson scored zero points in 20 minutes. That will more than likely change Monday. Mix his shooting with Herro’s increased dominance, and the Over feels like the better side.

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Miami Heat at Cleveland Cavaliers odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Miami Heat at Cleveland Cavaliers NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Miami Heat (33-30) travel to meet the Cleveland Cavaliers (21-42) Saturday at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Heat-Cavaliers odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.

The Heat picked up a 116-111 win against the visiting San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, pushing against the five-point number.

They’re a respectable 5-2 straight-up and 4-2-1 against the spread across the past seven outings, and the Over has hit in four straight.

The Cavaliers had their doors blown off by the visiting Washington Wizards Friday, 122-93. They have lost five in a row, and they failed to cover in any of the outings.

Heat at Cavaliers: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:26 a.m. ET.

Money line: Heat -700 (bet $700 to win $100) | Cavaliers +500 (bet $100 to win $500)
Against the spread/ATS: Heat -10.5 (-110) | Cavaliers +10.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 208.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Heat at Cavaliers: Key injuries

Heat

SG Tyler Herro (foot) out
SG Victor Oladipo (knee) out
SG Gabe Vincent (knee) probable

Cavaliers

SG Darius Garland (ankle) questionable
PG Matthew Dellavedova (neck) out
C Isaiah Hartenstein (concussion) out
PF Larry Nance Jr. (thumb) out
SF Taurean Prince (ankle) out

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Heat at Cavaliers: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Heat 114, Cavaliers 99

Money line (ML)

The Heat (-700) will cost you seven times your potential return, and even though the Cavaliers (+500) have been hot garbage lately, you can’t risk that kind of lettuce on the visitors.

AVOID.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The HEAT -10.5 (-110) are laying double digits on the road, and that’s risky. But the Cavaliers +10.5 (-110) were crushed at home by the Wizards Friday, and they have failed to cover each of the past five while going 2-6 ATS across the past eight games at home.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 208.5 (-110) is the lean in this one. Miami has hit the Over in four straight while going 5-0 in their past five against teams with a losing record.

The Over has connected in five in a row for Cleveland against winning teams, and four of their past five at home. The Over is also 5-0 in the past five meetings in this series.

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