Heat vs Cavaliers Picks & Odds: Cleveland Has Struggled Against Miami

The Cleveland Cavaliers (9-6 SU, 8-6-1 ATS) are just 3-7 SU and ATS in their last 10 games against the Miami Heat (7-9 SU, 4-12 ATS). The Cavaliers will be looking for more favorable results as a Heat vs Cavaliers prediction favorite in Cleveland on Sunday night.

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Heat vs Cavaliers Sportsbook Odds Analysis

The Cavaliers opened as 6-point favorites at home before injury updates and betting action drove the Heat vs Cavaliers odds up to Cleveland -10. The total in this Eastern Conference matchup has settled in at 213 points after Sportsbook at 214.5 points. The OVER is 7-2 in Cleveland's last nine games against Miami.

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Miami Has Been Slowed Down By Injuries This Season

The Heat fell just short of an upset win as 7.5-point underdogs on Friday night in a 107- 106 loss in overtime to the Washington Wizards. Kyle Lowry played 51 minutes and recorded a triple-double in the loss with 24 points, 15 assists, and 10 rebounds. After the loss and cover, the Heat are now 3-4 SU and 2-5 ATS over their last seven games.

Jimmy Butler is Miami's leading scorer this season with 20.9 points per game, followed closely by Tyler Herro with 19.6 points per game and Bam Adebayo with 19.1 points per game. Butler (knee), Herro (ankle), and Adebayo (knee) were all out with injuries against Washington, and shooting guard Victor Oladipo has been out all season with a knee injury as well. Adebayo is questionable to return on Sunday while the rest of these key players will all remain out against Cleveland.

Cleveland Has Been Slumping Since Red-Hot Start

The Cavaliers needed two overtimes to dispatch of the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night, eventually pulling away in double overtime to pick up a 132-122 win at home. Darius Garland led the team in scoring with 41 points, Donovan Mitchell scored 34 points and Evan Mobley dominated the boards with 21 points and 18 rebounds. Cleveland settled for a push as 10-point favorites but was able to snap an 0-5 SU and ATS skid with the win.

After losing their season opener on the road against the Toronto Raptors, Cleveland went on an impressive 8-0 SU and ATS run. That run has given way to this recent slump, which Cavaliers fans and backers are hoping is over after Friday night's win. Kevin Love left Friday's game with a hairline fracture on his thumb and is doubtful to play on Sunday.

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Heat: Keys To Victory

Miami still has healthy players that can generate offense like Kyle Lowry and Max Strus. But with so many key scorers sidelined due to injury, the Heat have to step up on defense to give themselves a chance to cover the spread or pull off an upset as a Heat vs Cavaliers prediction on Sunday.

Cavaliers: Keys To Victory

The Cavaliers have a talented enough core to be a serious contender in the Eastern Conference this season, but the team has been going through some growing pains in recent weeks. Cleveland will need to get back in form and play to its potential on both sides of the court to cover this big spread as a Heat vs Cavaliers prediction.

NBA Computer Pick: Miami +6

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