Their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series last season may have been largely forgettable—ending in a one-sided sweep—but on Monday, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat will meet again as part of the NBA’s nine-game slate.
Cleveland mostly kept its core intact after finishing with the East’s best record last year, while Miami was active during the offseason, highlighted by the addition of new starting guard Norman Powell.
Here’s a preview of the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Miami Heat game, scheduled to tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET at Kaseya Center in Miami.
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### Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat Preview and Odds
**Moneyline:**
Cavaliers (-310) vs Heat (+240)
**Spread:**
Cavaliers -7.5 (-115) vs Heat +7.5 (-105)
**Total (O/U):**
Over 246.5 (-110) vs Under 246.5 (-110)
*Editor’s note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.*
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### Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat Preview
Last season, these teams were worlds apart in the Eastern Conference standings. Cleveland finished with a conference-best 64-18 record, while Miami went 37-45, earning the No. 10 seed before advancing through the play-in to face the Cavaliers in the first round. That series went decisively in Cleveland’s favor, but this season tells a different story.
Entering Monday’s matchup, the Cavaliers sit second in the East at 7-3, while the Heat are fifth at 6-4. Both squads boast elite offenses. Miami ranks second in the NBA in scoring at 124.1 points per game, while Cleveland, who attempts a league-high 45.3 three-pointers per contest, sits seventh at 120.7.
The Cavaliers remain led by Donovan Mitchell, who’s averaging an impressive 30.7 points and 5.1 assists on 53.4% shooting, including 44.3% from beyond the arc. While Darius Garland is still finding his rhythm, teammates Evan Mobley, De’Andre Hunter, Jarrett Allen, Sam Merrill, and Jaylon Tyson have stepped up to provide reliable production.
Miami, meanwhile, is powered by offseason addition Norman Powell, who leads the team with 23.3 points per game while shooting 46.2% from deep. Bam Adebayo, Andrew Wiggins, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Simone Fontecchio, and Nikola Jovic also average double figures for the Heat, who have yet to see Tyler Herro take the floor this season.
Unfortunately for Miami, both Herro and Adebayo (left big toe sprain) remain sidelined, while Cleveland will be without Max Strus. Expect a fast-paced, high-scoring contest despite these absences.
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### Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat Betting Tips
– Donovan Mitchell Over/Under 25.5 points: **Take the over**
– Norman Powell Over/Under 21.5 points: **Take the over**
– Evan Mobley Over/Under 17.5 points: **Take the over**
– Jaime Jaquez Jr. Over/Under 13.5 points: **Take the over**
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### Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat Prediction
While both teams are capable of lighting up the scoreboard, expect this one to come in slightly under the projected total. The Cavaliers’ depth and shooting should give them the edge to cover the spread and take a convincing win.
**Our prediction:** Cavaliers win by 14 points.
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