Cavaliers vs. Heat Picks & Best Bets 8th Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Miami Heat will go up against the Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA action on Sunday at Kaseya Center, tipping off at 6:00 p.m. ET.
Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo are set to lead the way for the Heat, while the Cavaliers will rely on Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Evan Mobley.
We performed 10,000 simulations of Sunday's NBA matchup using cutting-edge AI technology to determine the best Cavaliers vs. Heat bets, player props and predictions.
Our predictions show that the Cavaliers will likely win with a projected final score of 112-110.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we continuously monitor the most favorable odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Cavaliers vs. Heat Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Cavaliers vs. Heat picks fuse the power of AI, statistics and analytics to create NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Cavaliers vs. Heat Game Information
- Game Date: Sunday, December 8th, 2024
- Game Time: 6:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Kaseya Center
- Spread: Cavaliers -2.5 / Heat +2.5
- Moneyline: Cavaliers -135 / Heat +120
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 223.5 Points (-110/-110)
Cavaliers -2.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, the Cavaliers have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the Heat have a probability of 49%.
- BetMGM offers the best odds for this bet at -105.
Total Points Over 223.5 @ -110 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 223.5, with BetMGM offering the best odds for the over at -110.
- Our analysis suggests a slightly higher probability that the total will go over 223.5 points.
Cavaliers vs. Heat Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Cleveland Cavaliers at -135 via DraftKings Sportsbook, whilst the Miami Heat are available at +120 with FanDuel Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Cavaliers are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 60% chance of victory.
Not only are they favored to win, but the Cavaliers also present the best betting value, with the odds of -135 available at DraftKings Sportsbook, presenting an edge of 2.7%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Cavaliers vs. Heat
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We use these projections alongside odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Sunday's Cavaliers vs. Heat matchup.
Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | 23 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Darius Garland | 17 | 3 | 7 | 3 |
| Evan Mobley | 17 | 9 | 4 | 1 |
| Jarrett Allen | 15 | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| Caris LeVert | 10 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
Darius Garland Over 6.5 Assists (+110)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Garland Over 6.5 Assists | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +110 |
- Our top prop bet for the Cavaliers is on Darius Garland to record over 6.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 7 assists, giving us an edge of 6.1% on the +110 odds offered by FanDuel.
Miami Heat Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | 21 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| Tyler Herro | 21 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Bam Adebayo | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 |
| Duncan Robinson | 13 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Terry Rozier | 11 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Duncan Robinson Over 2.5 3-Pointers (+100)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duncan Robinson Over 2.5 3-Pointers | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +100 |
- Our best prop bet for the Heat is on Duncan Robinson to record over 2.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 3 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 7.1% on the +100 odds offered by FanDuel.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Cavaliers vs. Heat Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Cavaliers vs. Heat trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Jaime Jaquez Jr. Over 0.5 Total Steals
Jaime Jaquez Jr. has recorded at least one steal in 9 of his last 12 appearances (75% of the time). You can wager on him to do it again at odds of -130 (57% implied probability), available at Bet365.
Jaime Jaquez Jr. Over 3.5 Total Rebounds
Jaime Jaquez Jr. has had more than 3.5 rebounds in 12 of his last 17 games (71%). You can place a wager on him to record over 3.5 rebounds again at odds of +104 (49%), available at FanDuel.
Sam Merrill Over 0.5 Total Blocks
Sam Merrill has recorded at least one blocks in 4 of his last 10 appearances (40%). You can bet on him to record at least one more again at odds of +350 (22%), again available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Duncan Robinson of the Heat to put up over 2.5 three-pointers, with a projection of 3 made threes marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're betting on the Cavaliers -2.5 to cover.
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