Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Miami Heat Prediction and Odds - December 8, 2023

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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Miami Heat Prediction and Odds - December 8, 2023

NBA action continues on Friday at 8:00PM ET as the Cleveland Cavaliers take on the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center.

Dimers' full betting preview for Friday's Cavaliers vs. Heat matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and best bets.

Who Will Win: Cavaliers vs. Heat

Using trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Friday's Cavaliers-Heat NBA matchup 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions for tonight.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Cavaliers a 57% chance of defeating the Heat.

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Cavaliers vs. Heat Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type Cavaliers Heat
Spread -1.5 (-110) +1.5 (-105)
Moneyline -122 +106
Total o222.5 (-115) u222.5 (-105)

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

  • The Heat are +1.5 underdogs versus the Cavaliers, with -105 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
  • For the favored Cavaliers (-1.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -110.
  • FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Heat at +106, which means you can bet $100 to profit $106, earning a total payout of $206, if they win.
  • Elsewhere, DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cavaliers at -122, where you can risk $122 to win $100, for a total payout of $222, if they come out on top.
  • The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 222.5 with DraftKings, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, as well as the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, make sure you check all of the online sportbooks that are available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

Best Bets: Cavaliers vs. Heat

By comparing our probabilities to the odds listed above, we have identified the best bets to place on this game:

Bet Type Our Pick Best Odds
Spread Cavaliers -1.5 -110
Moneyline Cavaliers -122
Total Under 222.5 -105

 

Our NBA best bets are based on complex modeling and wagering intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every time.

Cavaliers vs. Heat Prediction

Our predicted final score for Cleveland vs. Miami at Kaseya Center on Friday has the Cavaliers winning 112-110.

According to our model, the Cavaliers (-1.5) have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 222.5 points has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

Click or tap on See Matchup for more information on Cavaliers vs. Heat.

 

Dimers has full coverage of Friday's Cavaliers vs. Heat, including pregame predictions, betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Cavaliers vs. Heat Player Props

Betting on Cleveland vs. Miami NBA prop bets? DimersBOT has crunched the numbers to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.

Donovan Mitchell is expected to lead the way for the Cavaliers with 27 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, while Jimmy Butler is projected to have 25 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the Heat.

Cavaliers Projected Box Score

Our model's projected player stats for the Cavaliers in Friday's game:

Player PTS REB AST 3PM
Donovan Mitchell 27 5 5 4
Darius Garland 20 2 7 2
Max Strus 14 5 4 3
Jarrett Allen 13 8 2 0
Georges Niang 11 4 2 2

Heat Projected Box Score

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers for the Heat on Friday:

Player PTS REB AST 3PM
Jimmy Butler 25 6 6 1
Duncan Robinson 15 3 3 3
Jaime Jaquez 14 5 3 1
Caleb Martin 12 6 2 1
Josh Richardson 10 4 3 1

For more help with your NBA prop betting, check out the best NBA betting trends for today's games.

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so check this page for any changes to our betting analysis before Cavaliers vs. Heat on Friday December 8, 2023.

 

Cavaliers vs. Heat Preview

Friday's game between the Heat and Cavaliers at Kaseya Center is scheduled to begin at 8:00PM ET.

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Conclusion

This preview article has been partially generated using automated processes and AI technology. Our goal is to provide timely and accurate updates on the Cavaliers vs. Heat game, and automation assists in data collection, analysis, and formatting. Human editing and quality control is performed to ensure the content meets our editorial guidelines.

Dimers' predictions are made thanks to 10,000 simulations per game, using reliable and up-to-date data sources and analytical methods. While these Cavaliers vs. Heat picks can help you make informed decisions, it's vital that you gamble responsibly and manage your bankroll effectively.

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