Heat vs. Cavaliers odds, line, spread: 2025 NBA picks, March 5 predictions from proven model
SportsLine's model has locked in its best bets for Wednesday's game between the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers
A pair of division leaders clash when the Miami Heat battle the Cleveland Cavaliers in a key NBA Eastern Conference matchup on Wednesday night. Miami is coming off a 106-90 win over the Washington Wizards on Monday, while Cleveland cruised past the Chicago Bulls 139-117 on Tuesday. The Heat (29-31), first in the Southeast Division, have won three of their last four games. The Cavaliers (51-10), first in the Central Division and the top seed in the East, have won 11 in a row. Andrew Wiggins (ankle) and Tyler Herro (head) are out for Miami, while Cleveland has no injuries to report.
Tip-off from Rocket Arena in Cleveland is set for 7 p.m. ET. The teams split their first two matchups this season, both outright and against the spread. The Cavaliers are 12-point favorites in the latest Heat vs. Cavaliers odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 221.5. The Cavs are at -704 on the money line (risk $704 to win $100), while Miami is at +502 (risk $100 to win $502).
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