Heat vs Cavaliers Prediction and NBA Tips - 9 December 2023
Last updated: Dec 9, 2023, 1:10AM | Published: Dec 7, 2023, 11:57PM
The Miami Heat will square off with the Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA action at Kaseya Center on Saturday, commencing at 12:00pm AEDT.
Led by star players Jimmy Butler, Duncan Robinson and Jaime Jaquez, the Heat are aiming to beat a Cavaliers team that includes Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Max Strus.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Heat vs Cavaliers game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Heat vs Cavaliers
Based on high-tech machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Miami-Cleveland NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Cavaliers a 57% chance of defeating the Heat at Kaseya Center.
More: Heat vs Cavaliers Simulated 10K Times
Heat vs Cavaliers: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Kaseya Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Heat $2.05, Cavaliers $1.80
- Line: Heat +1.5 ($1.91), Cavaliers -1.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 223 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, bet365 currently has the Heat at $2.05. Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the Cavaliers at $1.80.
The Heat are listed as 1.5-point underdogs against the Cavaliers, with odds of $1.91 currently available at PointsBet.
For the favourite Cavaliers (-1.5) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $1.91.
The Over/Under for total points scored has been set at 223 with PointsBet, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $1.91.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Cavaliers (-1.5) have a 52% chance of covering the line, while the 223-point Over/Under is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
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Heat vs Cavaliers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Cleveland at $1.80 with PointsBet (57% probability)
- Line: Cavaliers -1.5 at $1.91 with PointsBet (52% probability)
- Total Points: Over 223 at $1.91 with PointsBet (50% probability)
Our Heat vs Cavaliers betting tips are based on world-class modelling and gambling expertise to bring you the best possible advice 24/7.
Heat vs Cavaliers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Heat vs Cavaliers at Kaseya Center on Saturday has the Cavaliers prevailing 112-110.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Stats Insider has full coverage of Miami vs Cleveland on Saturday, including pre-game predictions, the best betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Heat vs Cavaliers: Player Props
Betting on Cleveland vs Miami player props? Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to predict individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Jimmy Butler is expected to lead the way for the Heat with 25 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists, while Donovan Mitchell is projected to have 27 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the Cavaliers.
Heat Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | 25 | 6 | 6 |
| Duncan Robinson | 15 | 3 | 3 |
| Jaime Jaquez | 14 | 5 | 3 |
| Caleb Martin | 12 | 6 | 2 |
| Josh Richardson | 10 | 4 | 3 |
Cavaliers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | 27 | 5 | 5 |
| Darius Garland | 20 | 2 | 7 |
| Max Strus | 14 | 5 | 4 |
| Jarrett Allen | 13 | 8 | 2 |
| Georges Niang | 11 | 4 | 2 |
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting tips before the Miami vs Cleveland match-up at Kaseya Center.
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Heat vs Cavaliers: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Heat and Cavaliers at Kaseya Center is scheduled to commence at 12:00pm AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Miami Heat vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Date: Saturday 9 December 2023
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Kaseya Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our Miami vs Cleveland predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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