Cavaliers vs. Heat Game 2 prediction, how to watch, TV channel, odds - April 23

The Cleveland Cavaliers will go up against the Miami Heat in Game 2 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs. Wednesday's matchup between the Cavaliers and the Heat sees the Cavaliers as a double-digit favorite by 12 points. The matchup has an over/under of 212.

Check out everything you need to know to know about the Cavaliers-Heat game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Cavaliers vs. Heat Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET
• Where: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio
• TV: NBA TV, FDSOH, and FDSSUN

Cavaliers vs. Heat Prediction

ATS Pick: Cavaliers (- 12)
O/U Pick: Over (212)
Score Prediction: Cavaliers 120 - Heat 107

Cavaliers vs. Heat Betting Insights

• This season, the Cavaliers games have gone over 212 points scored, their current matchup's over/under, 71 (out of 82) times.
• A total of 57 Heat games this season (out of 82) have had more than 212 total points scored.
• The two teams average a combined 20.5 more points per game (232.5) than this game's total of 212 points.
• Opponents of the two teams average a combined 10.4 more points per game, 222.4, than this matchup's over/under of 212 points.
• Cleveland has been victorious in 60, or 81.1%, of the 74 contests it has been chosen as favorites in this season.
• Miami has been an underdog in 37 games this season and has come away with the win 11 times (29.7%) in those contests.
• Cleveland holds a 3-1 record in the last four head-to-head games against Miami.
• The teams are both 2-2 against the spread in those contests.

Cavaliers Recent Trends

• The Cavaliers have a 5-5 record against the spread while going 6-4 overall over their past 10 contests.
• Cleveland has averaged a total of 231.4 combined points over its last 10 games, 19.4 greater than this game's over/under of 212.
• Against the spread, the Cavaliers are 49-33-0 this year.
• So far this season, Cleveland has been installed as favorites by a 12-point margin or more 21 times and are 10-11 ATS in those matchups.
• Cavaliers games this year have gone over the point total 59.8% of the time (49 out of 82 games with a set point total).
• The Cavaliers put up 11.9 more points per game (121.9) than the Heat give up (110).
• Cleveland has a 45-26 record against the spread and a 58-13 record overall when putting up more than 110 points.
• The Cavaliers are shooting 49.1% from the field this season, 2.5 percentage points higher than the 46.6% the Heat allow to opponents.
• In home games, the Cavaliers sport a worse record against the spread (23-18-0) compared to their ATS record in away games (26-15-0).
• Looking at over/unders, Cleveland hits the over more often in home games, as it has eclipsed the total 25 times in 41 opportunities this season (61%). On the road, it has hit the over 24 times in 41 opportunities (58.5%).
• When playing at home, the Cavaliers have won more consistently as a moneyline favorite, putting up a record of 34-6 (.850). In road games, they are 26-8 (.765) as a moneyline favorite.

Cavaliers Recent Stats

Cavaliers Leaders

• Donovan Mitchell posts 24 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 1.3 steals and 0.2 blocks.
• Evan Mobley posts 18.5 points, 9.3 boards and 3.2 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 0.9 steals and 1.6 blocks (fourth in NBA).
• Darius Garland puts up 20.6 points, 6.7 assists and 2.9 boards per game.
• Jarrett Allen puts up 13.5 points, 9.7 boards and 1.9 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 0.9 steals and 0.9 blocks.
• De'Andre Hunter averages 17 points, 4 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game, shooting 47% from the floor and 40.5% from beyond the arc with 2.5 made 3-pointers per game.

Cavaliers Player Props

Heat Recent Trends

• The Heat have a 5-5 record against the spread while finishing 5-5 overall in their last 10 games.
• Miami has averaged a total of 215.2 combined points over its last 10 games, 3.2 greater than this game's over/under of 212.
• The Heat have 38 wins against the spread in 82 games this year.
• This year, Miami has one ATS win in two games as an underdog of 12 points or more.
• Heat games this year have hit the over 54.9% of the time (45 out of 82 games with a set point total).
• The Heat score an average of 110.6 points per game, only 1.8 fewer points than the 112.4 the Cavaliers allow to opponents.
• Miami has put together a 23-14-1 ATS record and a 24-14 overall record in games it scores more than 112.4 points.
• The Heat are shooting 46.5% from the field, 1.1% higher than the 45.4% the Cavaliers' opponents have shot this season.
• This season, the Heat are 21-19-1 at home against the spread (.512 winning percentage). On the road, they are 17-23-1 ATS (.415).
• Miami's games have finished above the over/under more frequently at home (25 times out of 41) than on the road (20 of 41) this year.
• The Heat's winning percentage at home when moneyline favorites is .577 (15-11), and away it is .579 (11-8).

Heat Recent Stats

Heat Leaders

• Bam Adebayo is averaging 18.1 points, 9.6 rebounds and 4.3 assists per contest. He's also sinking 48.5% of his shots from the floor and 35.7% from 3-point range, with 1 trey per game.
• On a per-game basis, Tyler Herro gives the Heat 23.9 points, 5.2 rebounds and 5.5 assists. He also averages 0.9 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
• Andrew Wiggins is averaging 18 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.6 assists per contest. He is sinking 44.8% of his shots from the floor and 37.4% from beyond the arc, with 2.2 triples per game.
• Kel'el Ware gives the Heat 9.3 points, 7.4 rebounds and 0.9 assists per contest while delivering 0.6 steals and 1.1 blocked shots.
• Davion Mitchell is putting up 7.9 points, 2.3 rebounds and 4.9 assists per contest. He is draining 46.8% of his shots from the field and 39.8% from 3-point range, with 1.1 triples per contest.

Heat Player Props

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