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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Miami Heat: Preview, Predictions and Picks for April 28, 2025

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Apr 28, 2025 8:46 PM
The Cleveland Cavaliers, dominating the Eastern Conference with a 64-18 record, look to sweep the Miami Heat in Game 4 of the first-round playoff series on Monday, April 28th at 7:30 PM at the Kaseya Center. Holding a commanding 3-0 lead, the Cavs aim to close out the series against the Heat, who are struggling to find their footing with a 37-45 record. A win would send the Cavaliers to the next round, while the Heat face elimination.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat

Current Odds

CLE
MIA
Over
212.0
-110
Under
220.5
+100
CLE
-8.0
-110
MIA
+59.5
-140
CLE
ML
-335
MIA
ML
+9900

Cavaliers vs Heat statistics

Stat Cavaliers Heat
Streak W3 L3
Last Ten Games 3-0 0-3
Points Per Game 121.9 110.6
Rebounds Per Game 45.4 43.4
Assists Per Game 28.1 26.4
Blocks Per Game 4.3 3.8
Steals Per Game 8.2 8.1
Field Goal % 49.1 46.5
Three Point % 38.3 36.7

Miami Heat recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
4/26/25 vs Cleveland Cavaliers L 124-87
4/23/25 @ Cleveland Cavaliers L 121-112
4/20/25 @ Cleveland Cavaliers L 121-100
4/18/25 @ Atlanta Hawks W 123-114 OT
4/16/25 @ Chicago Bulls W 109-90

Cleveland Cavaliers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
4/26/25 @ Miami Heat W 124-87
4/23/25 vs Miami Heat W 121-112
4/20/25 vs Miami Heat W 121-100
4/13/25 vs Indiana Pacers L 126-118 2OT
4/11/25 @ New York Knicks W 108-102

Miami Heat injuries

  • Terry Rozier (SG): Out
  • Kevin Love (PF): Out
  • Isaiah Stevens (G): Out
  • Dru Smith (G): Out

Cleveland Cavaliers injuries

  • Darius Garland (PG): Day-To-Day

Cavaliers vs Heat game info

Type Info
Venue Kaseya Center
Location Miami, FL
Tip-off Mon 7:30 PM
TV TNT

Cavaliers vs Heat predictions

As the Cleveland Cavaliers step onto the court, all eyes will undoubtedly be on Donovan Mitchell. Fresh off an impressive regular season, he's expected to drop around 22 points in the game with some nifty assists to boot. Darius Garland, despite nursing a toe sprain, is another key player to watch. He's likely to orchestrate the offense, dishing out assists and maybe even posting nearly 18 points if he's fully feeling his groove. Down in the paint, Jarrett Allen is primed for a strong performance on the boards. His rebounding prowess could see him pulling down double-digit rebounds, making life tough for Miami under the basket. Keep an eye on Evan Mobley too, he's been in fine form and might just surprise us with a versatile scoring performance to complement his defensive wits.

Turning to the Miami Heat, Tyler Herro is a man on a mission. With his knack for scoring, he's expected to light up the scoreboard with over 24 points, while also getting a few assists in the mix. Bam Adebayo is almost always a force to reckon with and can be seen dominating down low with those powerful, beast-mode rebounds that Miami desperately needs. His role will be crucial if the Heat want to extend their playoff journey. As the game progresses, look for Andrew Wiggins to be a wildcard for the Heat. His ability to shoot from range and contribute across different aspects of the game could play a significant part if Miami wants to stage an upset.

Now, let's talk about the matchup as a whole. Even though the Heat have some serious talent and a genuine fighting spirit, the Cavaliers just have that extra bit of class with seasoned performers like Mitchell and Garland leading the charge. Considering Cleveland's current 3-0 series lead and their overall dominance this season, they seem ready to finish it off in style. While there's surely a chance for Miami to turn things around, my gut tells me the Cavaliers are going to clinch this series in Game 4 and move on. What do you think? Will the underdogs pull off a miracle? It’s all set to unfold with spectacular plays and fierce competition.

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