Cavaliers vs Heat Prediction and NBA Tips - 21 March 2024
Last updated: Mar 20, 2024, 11:06PM | Published: Mar 20, 2024, 2:34AM
The Cleveland Cavaliers will play the Miami Heat in NBA action at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Thursday, beginning at 10:00am AEDT.
With the likes of Darius Garland, Caris LeVert and Jarrett Allen, the Cavaliers are aiming to beat a Heat side that includes Jimmy Butler, Terry Rozier and Jaime Jaquez.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Cavaliers vs Heat game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Cavaliers vs Heat
Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Cleveland-Miami NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Cavaliers a 61% chance of defeating the Heat at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
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Cavaliers vs Heat: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse are shown below:
- Head to Head: Cavaliers $1.79, Heat $2.26
- Line: Cavaliers -3 ($2.00), Heat +3 ($1.92)
- Total (Over/Under 207.5 Points): Over $1.97, Under $1.92
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Cavaliers at $1.79 and the Heat at $2.26.
The Cavaliers are 3-point favourites against the Heat, with odds of $2.00 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Heat (+3) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.92.
The Over/Under for Cavaliers vs Heat sits at 207.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.97 and odds for the Under at $1.92.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Cavaliers (-3) have a 53% chance of covering the line, while the 207.5-point Over/Under has a 51% chance of staying Under.
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Cavaliers vs Heat: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Cleveland at $1.79 with Betfair (61% probability)
- Line: Cavaliers -3 at $2.00 with Betfair (53% probability)
- Total Points: Under 207.5 at $1.92 with Betfair (51% probability)
These Cavaliers vs Heat predictions are based on market-leading simulations and wagering expertise to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Cavaliers vs Heat: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Cavaliers vs Heat at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Thursday has the Cavaliers winning 105-102.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Cleveland vs Miami on Thursday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.
Cavaliers vs Heat: Player Props
Player props are an exciting way to bet on Cavaliers vs Heat without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.
Stats Insider uses the best information available to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Darius Garland is expected to lead the way for the Cavaliers with 20 points, 2 rebounds and 7 assists, while Jimmy Butler is projected to finish with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the Heat.
Cavaliers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Garland | 20 | 2 | 7 |
| Caris LeVert | 17 | 5 | 7 |
| Jarrett Allen | 16 | 12 | 3 |
| Georges Niang | 13 | 4 | 2 |
| Sam Merrill | 13 | 3 | 3 |
Heat Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | 22 | 6 | 5 |
| Terry Rozier | 19 | 4 | 6 |
| Jaime Jaquez | 14 | 4 | 3 |
| Caleb Martin | 13 | 6 | 3 |
| Nikola Jovic | 9 | 5 | 2 |
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before the Cleveland vs Miami match-up at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
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Cavaliers vs Heat: Preview
The NBA game between the Cavaliers and Heat at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse is scheduled to tip off at 10:00am AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat
- Date: Thursday 21 March 2024
- Time: 10:00am AEDT
- Venue: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our Cleveland vs Miami predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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