Heat vs. Cavaliers Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on January 29th, 2025

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Get ready for an exciting NBA showdown as the Heat square off against the Cavaliers on January 29th, 2025, in Miani, FL at Kaseya Center. Don't forget to check out our expert picks and predictions to boost your chances of winning with your bets.

Introduction to the Heat vs. Cavaliers betting tip and prediction

January 29th, 2025 is the date for the Eastern Conference match, which will get underway at 18:30. The Heat enters as 7 point underdogs in the contest. In the previous game between these two teams, the Heat was -36.5 point favorites and won the game against Cavaliers, 121-84. The over/under for the upcoming game is 228 points. In the previous meeting, the over/under was 210 points, and the under was victorious.

The 2024-2025 basketball season emphasizes the pivotal role of the 3-point shot in the game. Let's delve into how teams are performing from long range. The Heat is currently draining 36.7% of their 3-pointers, demonstrating their proficiency in long-range shooting. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers are impressively converting 39.5% of their shots from beyond the arc. In terms of shot selection, the Heat is dedicating 44% of their attempts to 3-pointers, while the Cavaliers are taking 46% of their field goal attempts from downtown.

Miami Heat

How is the Heat playing this season?

The Heat comes into this game with a 23-22 record, and they are currently 6th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Heat is 5-5 in their last 10 games.

Did the Heat win their most recent game?

Yes, Heat defeated the Magic, 125-119. Haywood Highsmith scored 18 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Heat

The leading scorer for the Heat this season is Tyler Herro, who is averaging 24.1 points per game. Herro also is the team leader in minutes played per game with 35.53. In the last game, he scored 61 points in DraftKings and 55.6 fantasy points in FanDuel.

Other Team Leaders for the Heat

Coming into the January 29th, 2025 contest, Bam Adebayo leads the Heat with 10 rebounds per game. In the last match, he made 54 points in DraftKings and 51.5 fantasy points in FanDuel. Tyler Herro has a team-high 5.4 assists per game. He scored 61 DraftKings points and 55.6 FanDuel fantasy game points in the last game. The steals leader for the Heat is Dru Smith (1.5 steals per game) In terms of swatting shots, Kel'el Ware is leading the way for the Heat with 1 blocks per game. His DFS production in the last game is as follows: 39.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 37 FanDuel fantasy points per game.

Heat Team Analysis

The Heat's point differential this season is 0.6 points per game, which ranks 14th in the NBA. They are averaging 111 points per game while allowing 110.4 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Heat is making 14.2 shots per game, which ranks 7th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Heat is making 17.2 per game, which ranks 12th in the NBA.

Projected Heat Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Cavaliers, the Heat's starting lineup consisted of Bam Adebayo, Nikola Jović, Jimmy Butler, Patty Mills and Terry Rozier. For the upcoming matchup, the Heat has the following injuries: Jimmy Butler is out (suspension), Jaime Jaquez Jr. is questionable (illness) Josh Richardson is out (heel) and Dru Smith is out (achilles).

Cleveland Cavaliers

How are the Cavaliers playing this season?

The Cavaliers head this game with a 37-9 record, and they are currently 1st in the Eastern Conference standings. The Cavaliers are 5-5 in their last 10 games.

Did the Cavaliers win their most recent game?

Yes, Cavaliers defeated the Pistons, 110-91. Evan Mobley scored 15 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Cavaliers

The leading scorer for the Cavaliers this season is Donovan Mitchell, who is averaging 23.7 points per game. Donovan Mitchell also leads the team in minutes played per game with 31.42. In the last game, scored 35 DraftKings fantasy points and 34.4 FanDuel fantasy points.

Other Team Leaders for the Cavaliers

Jarrett Allen is leading the way with 10 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 39.25 points in DraftKings and 38.2 in FanDuel. Darius Garland is dishing out a team-high 6.8 assists per game. He has 38.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 35.5 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, the Cavaliers' leader is Donovan Mitchell with 1.4 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 35 DraftKings fantasy points and 34.4 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks' leader for the Cavaliers is Evan Mobley, who is sending back 1.4 shots per game. He scored 42.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 44.3 FanDuel fantasy points in his last game.

Cavaliers Team Analysis

The Cavaliers' point differential this season is 9.7 points per game, which ranks 2nd in the NBA. They are averaging 121.8 points per game while allowing 112.1 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Cavaliers are making 16.2 shots per game, which ranks 2nd in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Cavaliers are making 16.6 per game, which ranks 18th in the NBA.

Projected Cavaliers' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Heat, the Cavaliers' starting five were Jarrett Allen, Evan Mobley, Isaac Okoro, Caris LeVert and Darius Garland. For the upcoming matchup, Cavaliers has the following injuries: Caris LeVert is questionable (wrist), Isaac Okoro is out (shoulder), and Dean Wade is out (knee).

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

With the Heat coming into this game as 7 point underdogs the suggestion is to bet at the Cavaliers.

Money Line betting suggestion

Heat is a 7 money line underdog for the game against the Cavaliers, and the suggestion is to pick the Cavaliers.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Heat and Cavaliers is 228 points, so the suggestion is to take the over.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Heat and Cavaliers have combined for just 5 overtime games this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.