The Miami Heat host Cleveland on Saturday, looking to build on their 39-29 mark against the 49-19 Cavaliers in NBA betting action at AmericanAirlines Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Miami Heat opened as 4.5-point underdogs at online sportsbook Sportsbook, while the NBA total line was sitting around 209 at Sportsbook for those who prefer OVER/UNDER betting on the total amount of points scored.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Cavaliers to win this game 107-106. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Miami Heat sit at 39-29 (35-32-1 ATS) on the season; in comparison, the Cleveland Cavaliers are currently 49-19 (30-36-2 ATS). Looking to bet on the points scored total? Miami is 28-40 OU and Cleveland is 33-35 OU. This season the Miami Heat are 39-29 overall and 35-32-1 ATS against the number, while the Cleveland Cavaliers are 49-19 and 30-36-2 ATS. As for the totals, Miami is 28-40 on the OU, and Cleveland is 33-35. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Miami vs Cleveland injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 15 (Miami Heat) and the No. 1 (Cavaliers) teams in the league, according to our current NBA betting Power Rankings at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively the game matches up Miami's No. 24-ranked offense (98.99 PPG) against a Cleveland Cavaliers defense that ranks No. 3 at 97.51 PPG. The Miami Heat have averaged 46.58% from the field per game, more than the Cleveland Cavaliers have managed so far this NBA season (45.85% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Kyrie Irving scored 26 points leading the Cavaliers to a 109-103 victory over Orlando at Amway Center on Friday.
Luol Deng scored 22 points in a failed effort to lead the Heat to victory (they lost 109-106 to Charlotte at AmericanAirlines Arena on Thursday).
- Cleveland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
- Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games on the road
- Cleveland is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games when playing Miami
- Miami is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
- Miami is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 5 games
- Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Cleveland home to Denver, Monday, March 21st
Miami at New Orleans, Tuesday, March 22nd
