Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat 3/10/23 – On Friday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers travel to FTX Arena for a road game against the Miami Heat. Last Wednesday night, the Cavs won 104-100 in overtime against Miami Heat. However, the Miami Heat was predicted to win by the best NBA betting tips today.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat
Date & Time: Friday, March 10, 2023 at 8:00 PM ET
Location: Miami-Dade Arena
TV: NBAt
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat Betting Odds
Cavaliers
Moneyline: -125
Spread: -1.5 (-116)
Total: 231.5 over (-110)
Heat
Moneyline: +100
Spread: +1.5 (-116)
Total: 213.5 under (-110)
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat Analysis
The Cleveland Cavaliers kept the pressure on down the stretch in a thrilling 104-100 win against Miami. Darius Garland scored 25 points and Donovan Mitchell added 18 for Cleveland, who held Miami to 18 points on 29% shooting in the fourth quarter. Jarrett Allen had 15 points and 12 rebounds, while Evan Mobley contributed 15 points as part of a dominating duo in the paint that created havoc for both teams. Cleveland (42-26) are two wins away from matching last season’s win total with 14 games left to play, as they try to hold off the New York Knicks for fourth seed in an intense Eastern Conference race. They’ve won three straight games now as they host Miami Heat for another crucial matchup.
On Wednesday night, Miami Heat played an excellent game against the Cavaliers up until an 18-point fourth quarter – when they fell 104-100. Shooting 29% from the field and allowing Darius Garland free throws brought Miami within two points with 20 seconds remaining; however, Miami would not get any closer as they committed 24 turnovers for 29 points. Kevin Love scored eight points for Miami on their return to Cleveland from Minnesota, facing them for the first time since Nov. 13, 2013 when he was with Minnesota. Love made an immediate impact against his former club, getting Miami’s opening two field goals and drawing two offensive fouls within three minutes of play. Miami’s previous season-high for turnovers was 23, against Toronto on Nov. 16; their carelessness has much to do with not having a point guard available. Kyle Lowry missed his 14th consecutive game due to a sore left knee but is expected back later this week; he remains listed as questionable for this rematch against the Cavs.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat Against the Spread
Cleveland are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cleveland’s last 9 games. Cleveland are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games. Cleveland are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 games against Miami. Cleveland are 5-13 SU in their last 18 games against Miami. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland’s last 5 games on the road.
Miami are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami’s last 7 games. Miami are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami’s last 6 games against Cleveland. Miami are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games at home. Miami are 18-2 SU in their last 20 games when playing at home against Cleveland.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat Free Pick
The Cavaliers put the pressure on down the stretch in a tough win against the Heat. Lowry is listed as questionable for this rematch against Cleveland, though his presence will have an impact on their half-court sets. Even without him, basketball betting forums do not expect the Heat to play that sloppy; with 24 turnovers they only lost by four points so expect them to come out on top and secure another victory despite being the underdog.
Free Pick: Miami Heat +1.5 (-116)
