Cavaliers vs. Heat Game 3 prediction, how to watch, TV channel, odds - April 26

The Cleveland Cavaliers will go up against the Miami Heat in Game 3 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs. Cleveland is a 5.5-point favorite against Miami when the Cavaliers hit the court against the Heat on Saturday. The matchup's point total is 213.

Here is 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: Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 1 p.m. ET
• Where: Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida
• TV: TNT, FDSSUN, and FDSOH

Cavaliers vs. Heat Prediction

ATS Pick: Cavaliers (- 5.5)
O/U Pick: Over (213)
Score Prediction: Cavaliers 118 - Heat 110

Cavaliers vs. Heat Betting Insights

• Out of 82 games thus far this year, the Cavaliers have played 70 with more than 213 points scored, their current matchup's total.
• The Heat games have gone over 213 total points scored in 56 of 82 total matchups this year.
• These teams average 232.5 points per game combined, 19.5 more than the total of 213.
• The Cavaliers and the Heat have seen their opponents average a combined 9.4 more points per game than the over/under of 213 set in this game.
• Cleveland has won 60, or 81.1%, of the 74 contests in which it was the favorite this year.
• 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 has a 4-1 record in the last five head-to-head matchups against Miami.
• The Heat have a 3-2 record against the spread when facing the Cavaliers.

Cavaliers Recent Trends

• The Cavaliers are 5-5 against the spread and 7-3 overall over their last 10 games.
• Cleveland and its opponents have combined to score an average of 229.3 points in its last 10 games, 16.3 more than the 213 over/under in this matchup.
• In the Cavaliers' 82 games this season, they have 49 wins against the spread.
• This season, Cleveland has an against the spread record of 33-25 in its 58 games as a favorite of 5.5 points or more.
• Cavaliers games this year have hit the over on 49 of 82 set point totals.
• The 121.9 points per game the Cavaliers put up are 11.9 more points than the Heat give up (110).
• Cleveland has a 45-26 record against the spread and a 58-13 record overall when scoring more than 110 points.
• This season, the Cavaliers have a 49.1% shooting percentage from the field, which is 2.5% higher than the 46.6% of shots the Heat's opponents have hit.
• The Cavaliers sport a worse record against the spread when playing at home (23-18-0) than they do in away games (26-15-0).
• Cleveland has eclipsed the over/under more consistently at home, hitting the over in 25 of 41 home matchups (61%). In away games, it has hit the over in 24 of 41 games (58.5%).
• As a moneyline favorite, the Cavaliers have picked up the win in 34 of 40 games when playing at home, good for a .850 winning percentage. They have won 26 of 34 games on the road (.765) as a moneyline favorite.

Cavaliers Recent Stats

Cavaliers Leaders

• Donovan Mitchell posts 24 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5 assists per game, shooting 44.3% from the floor and 36.8% from downtown with 3.3 made treys per contest (eighth in NBA).
• Evan Mobley puts up 18.5 points, 3.2 assists and 9.3 boards per game.
• Darius Garland posts 20.6 points, 2.9 rebounds and 6.7 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 1.2 steals and 0.1 blocks.
• Jarrett Allen averages 13.5 points, 1.9 assists and 9.7 boards.
• De'Andre Hunter averages 17 points, 4 rebounds and 1.4 assists per contest, shooting 47% from the floor and 40.5% from downtown with 2.5 made 3-pointers per contest.

Cavaliers Player Props

Heat Recent Trends

• The Heat have a 5-5 record against the spread while finishing 4-6 overall in their last 10 games.
• Miami has averaged a total of 215.1 combined points over its last 10 games, 2.1 greater than this matchup's total of 213.
• The Heat have played 82 games, with 38 wins against the spread.
• Miami is 7-8-1 ATS when underdogs by 5.5 points or more this season.
• Heat games this year have hit the over on 45 of 82 set point totals (54.9%).
• The Heat average only 1.8 fewer points per game (110.6) than the Cavaliers allow (112.4).
• Miami is 23-14-1 against the spread and 24-14 overall when it scores more than 112.4 points.
• The Heat's 46.5% shooting percentage from the field this season is 1.1 percentage points higher than the Cavaliers have given up to their opponents (45.4%).
• This year, the Heat are 21-19-1 at home against the spread (.512 winning percentage). Away, they are 17-23-1 ATS (.415).
• Looking at the over/under, Miami's games have finished over 25 of 41 times at home (61%), and 20 of 41 on the road (48.8%).
• The Heat, as moneyline favorites, have won a lower percentage of games at home (15-11) than on the road (11-8) this year.

Heat Recent Stats

Heat Leaders

• Bam Adebayo is averaging 18.1 points, 9.6 rebounds and 4.3 assists per contest. He's also draining 48.5% of his shots from the field and 35.7% from 3-point range, with 1 trey per contest.
• The Heat are receiving 23.9 points, 5.2 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game from Tyler Herro this year.
• Andrew Wiggins is averaging 18 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.6 assists per contest. He is draining 44.8% of his shots from the floor and 37.4% from beyond the arc, with 2.2 treys per contest.
• The Heat are getting 9.3 points, 7.4 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game from Kel'el Ware this season.
• Davion Mitchell is putting up 7.9 points, 2.3 rebounds and 4.9 assists per contest. He is making 46.8% of his shots from the floor and 39.8% from 3-point range, with 1.1 treys per game.

Heat Player Props

FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience

National Basketball Association

Miami Heat

Cleveland Cavaliers