Check today’s Cavaliers vs. Heat prediction here. The Cavaliers took Game 1 with a dominant 21-point victory, fueled by a combined 85 points from Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, and Ty Jerome.
Despite being the 10th seed, the Heat showed resilience, with Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo accounting for half of the team’s shot attempts. However, injuries to key players like Terry Rozier and Kevin Love have left Miami shorthanded.
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📺 Where to Watch Cavaliers vs. Heat Game 2? (Wednesday, Apr 23 2025)
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV: NBA TV, FDSOH (Cleveland), FDSSUN (Miami)
- Streaming: FuboTV (regional restrictions may apply)
💰 Betting Odds
| Sportsbook | Spread | Moneyline | Total Points |
| DraftKings | Cavs -12 | Cavs -700 | 211.5 |
| FanDuel | Cavs -12.5 | Cavs -699 | 211.5 |
| BetMGM | Cavs -12 | Cavs -699 | 211.5 |
| Caesars | Cavs -12 | Cavs -700 | 211.5 |
| bet365 | Cavs -12 | Cavs -620 | 212.5 |
| Fanatics | Cavs -12 | Cavs -700 | 211.5 |
📊 Betting Trends
- Cavaliers:
- 49–33 ATS this season
- 10–11 ATS when favored by 12+ points
- Games have gone over 211.5 points in 71 of 82 games
- Heat:
- 38–44 ATS this season
- 1–1 ATS as 12+ point underdogs
- Games have gone over 211.5 points in 57 of 82 games
🎯 Top Prop Bets & Parlays
Player Props
- Darius Garland Over 5.5 Assists: Garland is expected to shift into a playmaking role, with projections around 6.8 assists.
- Jarrett Allen Over 11.5 Points: Allen is projected to score around 13 points, benefiting from defensive attention on the perimeter.
- Tyler Herro Over 2.5 Three-Pointers Made: Herro is anticipated to be a primary scoring option, with projections supporting this over.
Same-Game Parlay
- Darius Garland Over 5.5 Assists
- Jarrett Allen Over 11.5 Points
- Tyler Herro Over 2.5 Three-Pointers Made
Odds according to bet365: +450
🔮 Today’s Cavaliers vs. Heat Prediction
- Straight-Up Winner: Cavaliers
- Against the Spread: Cavaliers -12
- Total Points: Over 211.5
Projected Score: Cavaliers 114, Heat 106
The Cavaliers’ depth and offensive firepower are expected to overwhelm the shorthanded Heat. While Miami’s grit and coaching may keep the game competitive, Cleveland is poised to take a 2–0 series lead.
