The Cleveland Cavaliers are rolling along nicely winning seven of their last eight games, while the Miami Heat are winners of five of their last ten, but not back to back. The Miami Heat (31-27) host the Cleveland Cavaliers (46-12) for some slammin NBA action. NBA oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Cavs as -3 ½ point road favs over the Heat with the over/under set at 186 ½ points. Get your Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat NBA Prediction in now at Sportsbook.com
The Cavs recently beat the Hawks 88-87 on the road. Their top producers were LeBron James with 26pts 11 assists and six rebounds, while Mo Williams added 20pts and Zydrunas Ilgauskas pulled down 11 rebounds. The Cavs are 20-11 SU on the road where they average 96.5 ppg and give up an average 91.9 ppg. They are 4-1 SU in their last five road games where they’ve averaged 92.6 ppg and given up an average 89 ppg. The Cavs and Heat have split their first two meetings of the season, a home-and-home series Dec. 28 and 30, with the host team winning each time. James finished with 33 points, nine assists and six rebounds in Cleveland's 93-86 win over the Heat on Dec. 28 and had 38 points and seven assists in a 104-95 loss in Miami two days later.
The Heat recently beat the Knicks 120-115 at home. Their top scorers were Dwayne Wade with a high 46pts 10 assists and eight rebounds, while Jermaine O’Neil added 17pts, Udonis Haslem and Jamario Moon pulled down a combined 22 rebounds. The Heat are 20-10 SU at home where they average 97.3 ppg and give up an average 93.6 ppg. They are 3-2 SU in their last five home games where they’ve averaged 101.2 ppg and given up an average 101.4 ppg. A healthy Dwayne Wade has led the Heat to the fifth-best record in the East. He is averaging a league-high 29.0 points, 0.7 more than James, and he’s virtually carried his team on his back this past week, scoring or assisting on 59 percent of Miami's baskets in four games. Wade had 29 points and eight assists in the loss to the Cavs, and 21 points and 12 assists in Miami's victory.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Under is 10-3 in the last 13 meetings in Miami.
- Under is 12-5 in the last 17 meetings.
- Cavaliers are 2-5 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
- Underdog is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat NBA Prediction
When: Mon, Mar 2, 2009 7:30 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: Cavs -3 ½
Point-Spreads.com Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat NBA Prediction
The Bottom Line: I’d like to say the Heat, but you have to go with the Cavs who are 4-1 on the road. They beat the Spurs and their arch nemesis Atlanta. Go Cavs! Get your Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat NBA Prediction in now at Sportsbook.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
