The Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers meet Friday in NBA action at the Rocket Arena. Here’s a Cavaliers vs. Heat Prediction. This article will include a Cavaliers vs. Heat Pick.
Miami Heat Betting Preview
The Miami Heat lost to the Spurs and beat the Cavs, and they play the Pacers next. The Heat have lost 5 of their last 6 games.
The Miami Heat are averaging 120.3 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 117.2 points on 46 percent shooting. Norman Powell is averaging 22.3 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Tyler Herro is averaging 21.5 points and 3.9 assists. Bam Adebayo is the third double-digit scorer, and Andrew Wiggins is grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The Miami Heat are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Miami Heat are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.8 rebounds per game.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Magic and lost to the Heat, and they play the Jazz next. The Cavs have won 8 of their last 12 games.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 119.1 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 114.9 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 28.2 points and 5.9 assists, while Max Strus is averaging 24 points and 1 assist. James Harden is the third double-digit scorer, and Evan Mobley is grabbing 8.7 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 36.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last 12 home games against Southeast Division opponents following a loss.
- The Heat have lost 10 of their last 12 road games against Central Division opponents following a win.
- The Heat have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games against the Cavaliers after winning as underdogs.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in three of their last four home games against the Heat following a home loss.
Why the Miami Heat will win
- The Heat have won each of their last five games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- The Cavaliers have lost each of their last four home games against Heat teams that held a winning record.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Cavaliers’ last six games at Rocket Arena.
Total Points: Facts
- Six of the Cavaliers’ last seven home games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Heat’s last six games have gone OVER the total points line.
Cleveland Cavaliers Player Facts
- James Harden has recorded 61 games with 4+ assists this season—equal to the most of any player in the league.
- Donovan Mitchell is one of only three players in the league to have made 7+ threes in consecutive games this season.
Miami Heat Player Facts
- Davion Mitchell has recorded 14 games with 4+ assists and zero turnovers this season—equal to the most of any player in the league.
- Bam Adebayo is one of only two players in the league to have scored 60+ points in a game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for Q4 points per game this season (29.8).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for H2 points per game this season (60.9).
- The Heat rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (80.6%).
- The Heat rank 1st in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (93.4).
Cavaliers vs Heat Injury Report
The Cavs will be without Craig Porter, Dean Wade, and Jaylon Tyson. Jarrett Allen is questionable.
The Heat will be without Terry Rozier. Jaime Jaquez Jr. is questionable.
Cavaliers vs Heat Prediction
I don’t want to back the Heat after a big win, as they’re one of those teams that have issues stringing together good performances. Right when it looks like the Heat are turning the corner, they lose five straight and give up all the ground they gained. However, the Heat just beat up on the Cavs on Wednesday and showed they’re capable of playing with the big boys. The Heat are also fighting to stay out of the play-in tournament and Bam was vocal about not wanting to be in it again. You have to win a lot down the stretch to make it happen. I’ll grab the points, but I wouldn’t be shocked if the Cavs get their revenge.