The Miami Heat vs Cleveland Cavaliers matchup is one of 12 NBA games scheduled on a busy Wednesday night. This will be the third meeting between these two Eastern Conference teams in the 2025-26 regular season. Back on November 10, the Heat defeated the Cavaliers 140-138 in overtime. Two days later, Cleveland exacted revenge with a 130-116 win.
Heading into this matchup, the Heat (38-34) are looking to get out of a three-way tie with the Orlando Magic and the Charlotte Hornets, in order to improve their positioning in the play-in scenario (or, perhaps, to get a shot at securing the no. 6 spot in the East). Meanwhile, the Cavaliers (45-27) have a good grip on the no. 4 spot in their conference.
Miami Heat vs Cleveland Cavaliers Odds
Moneyline: Heat (+136) vs Cavaliers (-162)
Spread: Heat (+3.5) vs Cavaliers (-3.5)
Total: Heat -112 (o242.5) vs Cavaliers -108 (u242.5)
Editor’s note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.
Miami Heat vs Cleveland Cavaliers Preview and Prediction
After going on a seven-game winning streak earlier this month, the Heat have found themselves in a five-game skid. Their latest loss came on Monday, when they were blown out by the San Antonio Spurs 136-111. In this 25-point rout, Norman Powell topscored with 21 points on 7-for-18 shooting from the field. Meanwhile, Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro added 18 points apiece.
On the other hand, the Cavaliers have won four consecutive games. On Tuesday, they secured a 136-131 victory over the Orlando Magic. Donovan Mitchell went off for 42 points on a sizzling 63.6% shooting clip. James Harden contributed 26 points, three rebounds, and seven assists, while Evan Mobley and Sam Merrill each had 19 points.
The streaking Cavaliers are slightly favored to win this matchup against the skidding Heat.
Miami Heat vs Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Reports
There are no players on the Heat’s injury report. As for the Cavaliers, Jarrett Allen (knee), Jaylon Tyson (toe), and Craig Porter Jr. (groin) will all be sidelined on Wednesday.
Miami Heat vs Cleveland Cavaliers Starting Lineups
Heat starting lineup
PG: Tyler Herro | SG: Davion Mitchell | SF: Pelle Larsson | PF: Andrew Wiggins | C: Bam Adebayo
Cavaliers starting lineup
PG: James Harden | SG: Donovan Mitchell | SF: Sam Merrill | PF: Dean Wade | C: Evan Mobley
