The Heat are ready to clash with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, Dec 8. Today’s matchup is set to tip off at 8:00 ET and will be televised on BSSU. Cleveland enters this game as 2.5-point favorites, and the over/under total is currently at 220. Can the Cavaliers pull this one out as the favorite? Below you will find our Heat vs. Cavaliers player props and predictions.
Heat vs. Cavaliers Odds
- Spread: Cavaliers -2.5
- Total 220
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, Dec 8
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: Kaseya Center, Miami FL
- TV: BSSU
Cavaliers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Cavaliers have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 2-2-1 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten road contests, the Cavaliers offense has averaged 111 points per game while allowing an average of 111. Cleveland posted an overall record of 6-4 while going 4-5-1 ATS.
- As the betting favorite, the Cavaliers have an ATS mark of just 3-6-1 in their last ten games. Cleveland posted a straight up mark of 6-4 in these matchups.
Heat Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Heat have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- In their last ten games at home, the Heat have a straight up record of 7-3 while going 7-2-1 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 110 points per game in these contests.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Heat have a straight up record of 2-3 and an ATS mark of 3-2.
Can the Cavaliers Live Up to the Hype on the Road?
With a 12-9 record, the Cavaliers have won their last two games and are 6-3 on the road compared to 6-6 at home.
Cleveland’s offense had a good outing, putting up 121 points against the Magic. They achieved a 53.5% field goal percentage and went 15/20 from the free-throw line. The team’s top scorer is Donovan Mitchell, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 27.6, while Evan Mobley also carries a PPG average of 16 into the game.
The Cavaliers’ defense is presently ranked 8th in the league, allowing an average of 111.1 points per contest.
Inside the arc, the Cavaliers defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 51.3% and 35.7% from three-point territory.
Is a Home Win Possible for Miami?
Coming into today’s game against the Cavaliers, the Heat are focused on staying above .500. Currently, they have a record of 12-9 which puts them 7th in the Eastern Conference. In the Southeast division, they are ranked 2nd.
In their most recent game, the Heat’s offense tallied 112 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 113 points per game. Caleb Martin led the scoring for the Heat, contributing 24 points. Additionally, Duncan Robinson chipped in with 21 points.
At present, the Heat’s defense is ranked 11th, allowing 111.6 points per game.
Inside the arc, the Heat defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 55.9% and 38.0% from three-point territory.
Heat vs. Cavaliers Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Donovan Mitchell and his points prop of 28.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -105 while the under is at -125. According to our projections, Donovan Mitchell is expected to record 22 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. Regarding his points prop, we recommend taking the under at 28.5.
- The Prop: Donovan Mitchell Under 28.5 Points (-125)
Heat vs. Cavaliers Predictions
The Heat come in as the underdog at +2.5, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 220 and given that our model is projecting 231 points between the teams, we like the over.
The Pick: Heat +2.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook