Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat, Picks, Odds

The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Miami Heat will continue their playoff journey at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, for Game 2 of their first-round playoff series. While the hosts hope to extend their lead to 2-0, the visitors wish to draw level before heading to Miami. Our Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat prediction at 1.90 odds is available below!

 Cavaliers vs Heat Game Odds

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat

• Selections: Cavaliers -12.0
• Odds: 1.90
• Bookmaker: Bet365
• Stake: 6/10

Odds are available as of April 23rd, 2025. Odds may now differ.

The Cavaliers have been exceptional since the start of the season, and nothing will stop them from taking a 2-0 lead in this match. Their excellent performance in their last game, with 21 points, shows that they are truly ready for this playoff. Moreover, they have won their previous 11 playoff games against Southeast Division opponents. So, the Cavs are expected to do their thing again.

Cavaliers vs Heat Game Info

Date: April 23rd, 2025.

Time: 00:30 (CET).

Arena: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

Location:  Cleveland, Ohio, USA.

Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report, Team News

The Cleveland Cavaliers started the playoffs with a 121-100 win over the Heat and are now ready to make it 2-0 before heading to Miami. The Cavs dominated the regular season, and taking a 2-0 lead is a realistic possibility here. The Cavaliers are averaging 123.5 points on 49.1% shooting, 38.3% from three-point range, and 77.6% from the free throw line. They are allowing 113.8 points on 45.4% shooting and 35.9% shooting from deep. Interestingly, no player is reported injured ahead of this game.

Miami Heat Injury Report, Team News

The Miami Heat started their playoff journey on a rough path, losing 121-100 to Cleveland, and have a long way to go in balancing the series before heading back to Miami. The Heat are averaging 112.0 points on 46.5% shooting from the field, 36.7% from three-point range, and 79.1% from the free throw line. They are allowing 111.4 points per game on 46.6% shooting and 36.0% from deep. Meanwhile, Terry Rozier (ankle injury) and Kevin Love (personal reasons) are ruled out of this game, while Dru Smith remains out for the season due to an Achilles injury.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat Betting Trends

• The Cavaliers are 48-33-1 ATS this season. 
• The Heat are 39-42-1 ATS this season.
•  The Cavs are 11-0 SU in their last 11 playoff games against Southeast Division opponents.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat H2H

The Miami Heat and the Cleveland Cavaliers have met 134 times, both in the regular season and playoffs. The Heat won 80 games, and the Cavaliers won 54.

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