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Heat vs. Cavaliers Prediction: Cleveland to Win, Donovan Mitchell Projected for Big Game in Wednesday's NBA Matchup [3/5/2025]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Our expert prediction for Wednesday's Miami Heat vs Cleveland Cavaliers matchup.
The Cleveland Cavaliers will face the Miami Heat in NBA action at Rocket Arena on Wednesday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results and today’s injury news, Dimers' advanced NBA model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Cavaliers as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's Miami-Cleveland game 10,000 times," said Damien Souness from Dimers.
"With the latest updates and numerous other variables, we estimate the Cavaliers' chance of winning at 85%, with the Heat at 15%."
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Cavaliers lineup will feature players like Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Evan Mobley, while the Heat will rely on Bam Adebayo, Terry Rozier and Duncan Robinson.
For further insights into Wednesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Heat vs. Cavaliers predictions page.
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Cavaliers vs. Heat Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Wednesday's NBA matchup between the Heat and Cavaliers 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Cavaliers an 85% chance of beating the Heat. Our predicted final score has the Cavaliers winning 116-103.
According to our model, the Heat (+13.5) have a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 220 points has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Heat vs. Cavaliers Odds
We have sourced the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Heat | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +13.5 (-108) | -13.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +610 | -800 |
| Total | o220 (-108) | u220 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Our model's strongest edge in today's Heat vs. Cavaliers matchup is on the total.
Our expert predictions, matched against the latest odds, reveal the best NBA picks for every game throughout the season.
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Heat vs. Cavaliers Player Props
Betting on Heat vs. Cavaliers NBA prop bets? We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Rocket Arena.
Bam Adebayo is expected to lead the Heat in scoring, while Donovan Mitchell is projected to be the top scorer for the Cavaliers.
Dimers Pro users can access a full range of player props and projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every NBA game this season.
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Heat vs. Cavs Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Wednesday's action between the Cavaliers and Heat at Rocket Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Miami Heat vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
- Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Rocket Arena
Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Wednesday's Heat vs. Cavaliers matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
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Conclusion
We predict the Cavaliers, with an 85% win probability, will likely beat the Heat on Wednesday.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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