Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 20/03/2024, 05:45  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 20/03/2024 at 11:00 in NBA Prediction

The Cleveland Cavaliers will play host to the Miami Heat at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in the NBA on Wednesday night. The hosts are 43-25 and third in the Eastern Conference, while the visitors are 37-31 and eighth in the Conference standings. 

The Miami Heat are enduring a poor run of results, having dropped five of their last seven games. They'll now aim to rebound after a recent setback against the shorthanded 76ers, resulting in a 98-91 road loss on Monday. Bam Adebayo showcased a stellar performance, leading the team with 20 points, 13 rebounds, and six assists on an impressive eight of 10 shooting, supported by Terry Rozier, who contributed 20 points and eight rebounds. Miami ranks 27th in scoring in the NBA, averaging 109.8 points per game, while the Cleveland Cavaliers boast a strong defensive record, ranking sixth in the league with 109.5 points allowed per game. Cleveland holds the third position in defensive rating, minimizing the need for high-scoring games, conceding the sixth-fewest points per contest. Tyler Herro, Kevin Love, and Josh Richardson are sidelined, while Duncan Robinson and Jimmy Butler are doubts. 

On the other hand, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been holding steady, splitting their last eight games. They're now looking to build on their recent 108-103 victory over the Pacers on Monday and maintain their momentum. Jarrett Allen led the charge with 23 points on an efficient eight of 12 shooting, complemented by Caris LeVert, who contributed 23 points along with eight rebounds and 11 assists. Sitting at the 18th spot in the NBA's scoring charts, the Cavaliers average just 4.2 more points per game (113.5) than the Heat allow (109.3). However, their defensive prowess shines, conceding only 109.5 points per game, ranking sixth in the league, with a defensive rating of 111.5, which places them third overall. Cleveland will face challenges with Donovan Mitchell, Dean Wade, Max Strus, and Evan Mobley sidelined.