Cleveland Cavaliers at Miami Heat odds, picks and predictions
The Cleveland Cavaliers (38-27) head down to South Beach Friday to play the Miami Heat (44-23). Tip-off at FTX Arena is set for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Cavaliers vs. Heat odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.
Cleveland has struggled to start the final stretch of the season but has won back-to-back games over the Toronto Raptors Sunday and the Indiana Pacers Tuesday. The Cavs 3-4 straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) since the All-Star break.
Miami had its three-game win streak snapped Wednesday in a 111-90 loss at home to the Phoenix Suns as a 3.5-point favorite. The Heat are 6-2 SU and ATS following the All-Star Game.
The Cavs are 2-0 SU and ATS versus the Heat this season but Miami forwards Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo missed both meetings. However, Cleveland did win three of the "four factors" in each contest.
Cavaliers at Heat odds, spread and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:03 p.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Cavaliers +250 (bet $100 to win $250) | Heat -320 (bet $320 to win $100)
- Against the spread: Cavaliers +6.5 (-102) | Heat -6.5 (-122)
- Over/Under (O/U): 210.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
Cavaliers at Heat key injuries
Cavaliers
- C Jarrett Allen (finger) out
- SG Caris LeVert (foot) out
Heat
- SF Jimmy Butler (illness) questionable