The Cleveland Cavaliers host the red hot Miami Heat, Tuesday Mar 29, as the Heat continue to dominate on their way to a title run. The Heat lead the Cavs 3-0 SU in their last three meetings. NBA oddsmakers have the Heat as -13 point road favorites over the Cavs with the over/under set at 198 points. Be sure to check the Heat vs Cavaliers NBA Point Spreads and get your predictions in early.
Miami (51-22) (23-12 V) has won eight of their last ten games and have won three of their last five on the road. The Heat return nearly four months since LeBron James last visit, the Miami superstar isn't expecting as much outward hostility. "Can't get no worse than it was December 2nd," James said. "I know that for a fact." James scored 38 points — 24 in the third quarter — and powered the Heat to a 118-90 win. They are 41-14 since their Cleveland stopover and building for a title run. The Heat are prepared for whatever comes their way. They've been booed and subjected to ridicule in every arena this season, a byproduct of the public's backlash against James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh for banding together to build a dynasty in South Florida. There isn't anything they haven't seen or heard. At this point, nothing's too hot for the Heat. "We're expecting shenanigans," Bosh said. "Usually after the first time, the tension kind of goes away. I've been noticing that the second time we go to other road arenas, it's not as intense as the first time."
Cleveland (14-58) (9-28 H) has just two wins in their last ten and one won in their last five home games. The Cavs have the league's worst record and they'll watch the playoffs this season for the first time in six years. Coach Scott was disappointed in his team's behavior the last time Miami was in Cleveland. He's confident James won't be embraced again. "I know it'll be different," he said. "The next time we played them in Miami was different and the next time we played them, we hung in there for a little while, then they got a run in the fourth quarter and blew the game wide open. Both of those games were much more physical, much more aggressive and much tighter. Except for their wine-and-gold uniforms, James may not recognize his former team. Varejao and forward Antawn Jamison are both out for the season and the Cavaliers traded Mo Williams, Jamario Moon and released Leon Powe since December. There are only three healthy players — Daniel Gibson, J.J. Hickson and Anthony Parker — who played with James. One of the new additions, point guard Baron Davis, who came over in a February trade, promised the Cavaliers will treat James' visit seriously. "We're not going to be laughing and joking," said Davis, who added he has a good relationship with James. "Ain't going to be a lot of smiles."
Recent Trends to Consider:
Over is 3-0-1 in the last 4 meetings.
Under is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings in Cleveland.
Heat are 2-6 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
Cavaliers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog of 11.0 or greater.
Cavaliers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a S.U. loss.
Heat vs Cavaliers
When: Tuesday, March 29, 7:00 PM ET
Pick: Heat -13
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The Bottom Line: The Cavs might put up a fight, but the Heat will slaughter. Be sure to check Heat vs Cavaliers Basketball Point Spreads and get your predictions in early.
