Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 04/26/25

The Cleveland Cavaliers looked comfortable in the first 2 games of the series, winning both by at least a 9-point margin. They should be well positioned to keep that momentum going in Game 3 in Miami. The Heat have had issues defending their home court this season, finishing the regular season with a 19-22 record. The Cavaliers, on the other hand, have thrived on the road. Their point differential of 7.4 in those games is good enough for third in the NBA. Their defensive performances have been a huge part of that. Having the recently crowned Defensive Player of the Year in Evan Mobley positions them perfectly to lock down the Heat once more.

Another major issue facing the Heat is the fact that they simply cannot slow down their opponents. With Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland both consistently and effectively picking on Tyler Herro, the Cavaliers’ offense has been rolling. In fact, they currently have the best offensive rating of all teams in the NBA playoffs. They have also been making an incredible 45.5% of their 3-point attempts, effectively negating the rim protection that Bam Adebayo and Kel’el Ware are able to offer. With the team in such a roll, going on the road should not be an issue. Let’s back Cleveland to cover the spread.

Cavaliers vs Heat prediction: Cleveland -5 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable t0 -7.

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