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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Our expert prediction for Wednesday's Miami Heat vs Cleveland Cavaliers Game 2 matchup.
The Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat will meet in the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena on Wednesday, with tipoff at 7:30PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results and today’s injury reports, Dimers' advanced NBA model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Cavaliers as the most likely winner of Game 2.
"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 84%, with the Heat at 16%."
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 be led by Tyler Herro, Andrew Wiggins and Bam Adebayo.
For expanded analysis of 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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Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Wednesday's NBA Playoffs matchup between the Heat and Cavaliers 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Cavaliers an 84% chance of beating the Heat in Game 2 of the series. Our predicted final score has the Cavaliers winning 112-101.
According to our model, the Heat (+12) have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the 213.5-point over/under has a 51% chance of going over.
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Heat vs. Cavaliers Game 2 Odds
We have sourced the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Heat | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +12 (-108) | -12 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +480 | -625 |
| Total | o213.5 (-105) | u213.5 (-112) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Heat vs. Cavaliers Picks and Best Bets for Game 2
Our model's strongest edge in today's Heat vs. Cavaliers matchup is on the over/under.
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Heat vs. Cavaliers Game 2 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.
Tyler Herro is expected to lead the Heat in scoring, while Donovan Mitchell is projected to be the top scorer for the Cavaliers.
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Heat vs. Cavs Game 2 Updates and Essential Details
Wednesday's Game 2 between the Cavaliers and Heat in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to start at 7:30PM ET.
- Who: Miami Heat vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
- Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025
- Time: 7:30PM ET/4:30PM PT
- Venue: Rocket Arena
- NBA Playoffs Bracket: Updated NBA Playoffs bracket and schedule
The NBA Playoffs is an annual postseason tournament held to determine the league's champion.
A total of 16 teams, including the Heat and Cavaliers, made the NBA Playoffs 2025, which includes four rounds: the First Round, Conference Semifinals, Conference Finals, and NBA Finals.
Each round is contested as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins progressing to the next round until a champion is crowned. Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Wednesday's Heat vs. Cavaliers matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Miami vs. Cleveland picks, be sure to check out the latest NBA predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict the Cavaliers, with an 84% win probability, will likely beat the Heat on Wednesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Heat vs. Cavaliers insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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