- Get expert betting predictions and analysis for Heat vs. Cavaliers.
- Cleveland is -5000 to win this Round 1 matchup.
- The Cavaliers are 12.5-point favorites for Wednesday’s Game 2.
Following a 21-point victory in the playoff opener, the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers will host the Miami Heat at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday at Rocket Arena on NBA TV.
The Cavs scored 34 points in the fourth quarter to secure a 121-100 victory over the Heat in Sunday’s Game 1. Donovan Mitchell led the team with 30 points, followed by Ty Jerome with 28 and Darius Garland with 27.
Will Miami put up more of a fight after a couple of days off?
Here’s a look at the latest NBA betting odds for the Heat vs. Cavaliers and my prediction ahead of Wednesday’s Game 2:
Heat vs. Cavaliers Odds: Game 2
- Heat spread: +12.5
- Cavaliers spread: -12.5
- Total: 212.5
Heat vs. Cavaliers Round 1 Odds
According to the latest NBA odds, the Cavaliers are -5000 to win Round 1 for an implied probability of 98.04%. The Heat are +2200, giving them an implied probability of 4.35%.
Heat series price: +2200
Cavaliers series price: -5000
Heat vs. Cavaliers Prediction: Game 2 Best Bet
Based on the updated NBA betting lines, I like over 5.5 rebounds (+105) for Miami forward Andrew Wiggins as my best bet for Wednesday’s Game 2 against Cleveland.
Although the Cavs utilize a two-big lineup, they ranked 22nd in defensive rebounding rate during the regular season. This represents the fifth-largest drop from last season and follows their posting of the lowest rebounding rate in last year’s conference semifinals.
The Cavaliers had a +5 rebound advantage over a fatigued Miami team on Sunday, although Wiggins collected six boards. He finished with five defensive rebounds and one offensive rebound.
Wiggins has been using his athleticism more since the regular season ended. He grabbed 17 rebounds in two play-in victories for the Heat last week.
As long as this over is offered at plus-money, I’m comfortable riding with Wiggins to sustain his recent form.
Game 2 prediction: Andrew Wiggins over 5.5 rebounds (+105)
Heat vs. Cavaliers Series Schedule
| Game | Date | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | Sunday, April 20 | 7 p.m. | TNT |
| Game 2 | Wednesday, April 23 | 7:30 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Game 3 | Saturday, April 26 | 1 p.m. | TNT |
| Game 4 | Monday, April 28 | TBD | TBD |
| Game 5 | Wednesday, April 30 | TBD | TBD |
| Game 6 | Friday, May 2 | TBD | TBD |
| Game 7 | Sunday, May 4 | TBD | TBD |
Heat vs. Cavaliers Series History
| Date | Home | Result | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 20 | CLE | CLE 121, MIA 100 | CLE -12.5 | Over 216 |
| March 5 | CLE | CLE 112, MIA 107 | MIA +13.5 | Under 220.5 |
| Jan. 29 | MIA | CLE 126, MIA 106 | CLE -6 | Over 225.5 |
| Dec. 8 | MIA | MIA 122, CLE 113 | MIA +2.5 | Over 223 |
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When Was the Last Time the Heat Won a Playoff Series?
The Heat last won a playoff series in 2023, reaching the NBA Finals before losing to the Denver Nuggets. They were eliminated in the first round in 2024.
When Was the Last Time the Cavaliers Won a Playoff Series?
The Cavaliers won their first-round series in 2024, defeating the Orlando Magic in seven games. This marked the team’s first postseason series win since 2018.
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