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The NBA is entering its decisive stage, and this Wednesday it brings us nine top-notch duels. The most attractive of them all will be the Cavaliers vs Heat, in which two of the Eastern Conference’s top teams go head-to-head for a place in the Playoffs.
It will be the third game between the two, with one win per side. The first game was held on November 20 at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, with Cleveland winning by a thrashing 113-87. Back in January 2023, Miami got revenge on the road after defeating the Cavs by a tight 100-97 score. Jimmy Butler, who scored 23 points, stood out in that game.
As promised, the best preview of this Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat can be found at JefeBet along with the prediction, all the odds, and the most relevant information of the game.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat NBA Regular Season Game on March 8, 2023
- Where: Miami Dade Arena, Miami, Florida
- When: Wednesday, March 8, 2023, 7:30 PM E.T.
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Betting on the Cleveland Cavaliers
- Regular Season Record: 40-26
After seven wins in a row in mid-February, J.B. Bickerstaff’s team has become a bit uneven in the run-up to this Cavaliers vs Heat game. This is evidenced by the four losses in their last six games. Two of those losses were against the Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics, respectively, which further widened the gap between the teams in the standings.
In their last matchup, Cleveland bounced back to beat the Detroit Pistons by 114-90. Of course, they faced the worst-ranked team in the Eastern Conference. With the success accomplished, the Cavaliers stretched their record to 23-7 playing at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, a true fortress.
The problem lies in playing away games, the Ohio franchise’s weakest point. Bickerstaff and company have a negative 12-18 record on the road, with three losses in their last three games.
Donovan Mitchell is proving every day why he is the eighth offensive leader in the league, with an average of 33 points scored in the last three games. However, this time he will face the second-best defense in the league, so betting on a decrease in the shooting guard’s scoring could be on point.
Betting on the Miami Heat
- Regular Season Record: 34-31
The Miami Heat is one of the main contenders in the East. However, today, in seventh place, it turned out to be a disappointment for both friends and strangers. It is hard to believe that, with such a roster, Erik Spoelstra’s squad only occupies Play-In positions.
Heading into this Cavaliers vs Heat matchup, the team from Florida will be looking to repeat what they did against the Atlanta Hawks last Sunday. In front of almost 20,000 spectators, they won a comfortable 117-109 victory over one of their Playoff rivals.
As we already mentioned, the home team has the second-best defense in the NBA, allowing just 108.8 points per performance. However, it’s just a line in the sand. The Heat has the worst offense in the competition, averaging 108.1 units.
JefeBet Prediction
The hosts boast a 20-12 record at Miami-Dade Arena, something to keep in mind considering that Cleveland has lost 19 of its 32 road games.
Still, it won’t be easy for Spoelstra and company. While Miami may have the second-best defense this regular season, the Cavs are the first. That’s right, they allow just 106.4 points per game to their rivals. For this reason, at JefeBet we are leaning towards an away victory with a low final score in what promises to be a very attractive Cavaliers vs Heat game.
Prediction: Cleveland Cavaliers Moneyline and Under.
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