The Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers will play Game 2 of the Eastern Conference First Round in the NBA Playoffs. The game will take place at Rocket Arena on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 7:30 PM. The Cavaliers lead the series 1-0.
The Miami Heat have had a mixed performance recently. They lost their last game against the Cavaliers by 21 points, scoring 100 points with a 48.8% field goal percentage. Before that, they won against the Atlanta Hawks and Chicago Bulls, scoring 123 and 109 points, respectively.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are coming off a strong win against the Heat, scoring 121 points with a 51.1% field goal percentage. Before this, they lost to the Indiana Pacers by 8 points but won against the New York Knicks by 6 points. The Cavaliers aim to continue their momentum in the series.
Cavaliers Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers are in the NBA Playoffs, playing Game 2 of the Eastern Conference First Round. They won their first game at home against the Miami Heat. The team is led by Head Coach Kenny Atkinson. Their postseason record stands at 1-0, with a home record of 1-0.
In the regular season, the Cavaliers had a record of 64-18. They performed well both at home and on the road. At home, they won 34 games and lost 7. On the road, they won 30 games and lost 11. They finished first in both the Eastern Conference and the Central Division.
In their recent playoff game, the Cavaliers scored 121 points against the Miami Heat. Donovan Mitchell was a key player, scoring 30 points with a field goal percentage of 57.9%. Ty Jerome and Darius Garland also contributed significantly, scoring 28 and 27 points, respectively.
During the regular season, Donovan Mitchell led the team with 24 points per game. Darius Garland and Evan Mobley also had strong performances. Garland averaged 20.6 points and 6.7 assists per game. Mobley contributed with 18.5 points and 9.3 rebounds per game. Jarrett Allen was a strong presence in the paint, averaging 9.9 rebounds per game.
Heat Preview
The home team is currently in the Eastern Conference First Round of the NBA Playoffs. They have played three games so far. Their record stands at 2-1. This includes two wins on the road and no home games yet.
During the regular season, the team had a record of 37-45. At home, they won 19 games and lost 22. On the road, they won 18 games and lost 23. In their last ten regular-season games, they won six and lost four.
In the postseason, the team has shown strong performances. Tyler Herro is leading with an average of 29.7 points per game. Bam Adebayo is contributing with 18.7 points and 10.7 rebounds per game. Andrew Wiggins is adding 18 points and 7.7 rebounds per game.
Davion Mitchell is also playing well, averaging 16.3 points and 7.7 assists per game. Haywood Highsmith is adding 8 points and 5.7 rebounds per game. The team is looking to continue their strong play as they move forward in the playoffs.
Statistical Breakdown for Cavaliers vs Heat
The Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat have key stats that could shape Game 2 of the Eastern Conference First Round. The Cavaliers have a strong home record and high-scoring players like Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland. The Heat, with Tyler Herro leading in points, have shown they can win on the road. Rebounding and scoring efficiency will be important for both teams.
- Cavaliers Home Record: 34-7
- Cavaliers Postseason Record: 1-0
- Donovan Mitchell’s Last Game Points: 30
- Tyler Herro’s Postseason Points Per Game: 29.7
- Bam Adebayo’s Postseason Rebounds Per Game: 10.7
- Heat Road Record in Postseason: 2-0
Betting Insights
As the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers prepare for their next game, bettors have several trends to consider. The Heat have shown strength on the road in the postseason, while the Cavaliers have been solid at home. Both teams have been hitting the over in recent games, which might influence betting decisions. Here are the top five betting trends for this matchup:
- Miami Heat are 2-1 ATS on the road in the 2025 postseason.
- Cleveland Cavaliers are 1-0 ATS at home in the 2025 postseason.
- Miami Heat have hit the over in their last 2 postseason games.
- Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the over in their only postseason game.
- Miami Heat have a 5-game over streak from the regular season.
Free Betting Prediction for Cavaliers vs Heat
The Cleveland Cavaliers have a strong home advantage, as shown by their 34-7 home record in the regular season. In their first playoff game, they scored 121 points, with Donovan Mitchell leading the way. The Cavaliers’ ability to score efficiently and play solid defense makes them tough to beat at home.
The Miami Heat have been impressive on the road, winning both of their postseason games away from home. Tyler Herro’s scoring has been a key factor, and Bam Adebayo’s rebounding adds strength to their lineup. However, facing the Cavaliers at home will be a challenging task for the Heat.
Considering the Cavaliers’ strong home performance and the Heat’s road success, this game could be close. The Cavaliers are favored, but the Heat’s ability to perform well on the road cannot be ignored. The game may come down to which team can execute better in the final moments.
- Our Free Prediction: Cavaliers -12.0
