Analyzing the Odds, Props, and Picks for the Heat vs Cavaliers Game on Wednesday, March 5th

• The Cleveland Cavaliers are 10.5-point favorites over the Miami Heat tonight
• Miami will be without four rotational players including Andrew Wiggins
• See the Heat vs Cavaliers odds, props, and picks for March 5, below

The Cleveland Cavaliers (50-10, 28-4 home) are not a train you want to stand in front of right now. That’s especially true if you’re shorthanded. That’s the dilemma facing the Miami Heat (29-31, 13-19 away) tonight, as they visit Cleveland with only nine healthy bodies. Online sportsbooks aren’t giving Miami much of a chance, pegging the Cavs as massive chalk in the NBA odds. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:10pm ET from the Rocket Arena, in Cleveland, OH, with ESPN providing the broadcast coverage.

Miami Heat vs Cleveland Cavaliers Odds

Cleveland is currently favored by 10.5-points in a contest with a total of 226.5. Per the NBA public betting trends, the Cavs are an NBA best 39-20-1 against the spread, covering by an average margin of 3.9 points. Cleveland is laying -500 on the moneyline, as they look to extend their 11-game winning streak.

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Miami will be without starters Andrew Wiggins (ankle) and Kel’el Ware (knee), as well as backups Nikola Jovic (hand), and Jaime Jaquez Jr. (ankle). That’s going to put even more of the offensive burden on Bam Adebayo’s shoulders than usual, and lately he’s been up to the challenge.

MIA vs CLE Player Props

NBA props from DraftKings Sportsbook on March 5.

• MIA vs CLE Player Prop Pick: Bam Adebayo Over 19.5 Points (-120)

When targeting overs in the props market, I want to bank on volume rather than efficiency. In Adebayo’s case, there’s been no shortage of volume lately. Bam has averaged 16 field goal attempts per game since the start of February. He’s shooting north of 55% during that stretch, reaching 20+ points on seven occasions.

With the injuries piling up for Miami, they’ll have no choice but to feed Adebayo. Yes, the matchup inside versus Cleveland is challenging, but it’s one he’s conquered recently. In his last meeting versus the Cavs, Bam went for 21 points on just 13 attempts.

Heat vs Cavaliers Pick

I may be bullish on Adebayo from an offensive standpoint, but I’m even higher on Cleveland’s offense. The Cavs enter play with the league’s highest offensive rating over the last 11 games. They’re a top-three NBA odds contender, and the league’s second highest scoring team.

Cleveland has put up 122+ points in nine of their last 10 outings. They feature four players who average at least 16 points per night, led by Donovan Mitchell.

No team has seen a higher percentage of their games go over than Cleveland. 66.7% of the Cavs contests have cleared the total, thanks to a combination of prolific scoring and pace. The Cavs play at the league’s ninth fastest pace, averaging 103.4 possessions per game.

Not to be outdone, Miami is 33-27 (55%) to the over in 2024-25. They’re taking more threes than in years past, and the absence of quality defenders like Wiggins only raises Cleveland’s offensive ceiling. I expect a ton of points in this contest, and for this matchup to exceed the total for the third time this season

• Heat vs Cavaliers Pick: Over 226.5 (-110)

The highly anticipated matchup between the Miami Heat and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, March 5th is sure to be a thrilling game for basketball fans. As both teams vie for a spot in the playoffs, the stakes are high and every point counts. In this article, we will analyze the odds, props, and picks for this exciting game.

First, let’s take a look at the odds for this game. According to sportsbooks, the Miami Heat are currently favored to win with odds of -150, while the Cleveland Cavaliers are the underdogs with odds of +130. This means that if you were to bet $100 on the Heat and they win, you would receive a payout of $166.67, whereas a $100 bet on the Cavaliers would net you $230 if they pull off the upset.

Next, let’s examine some of the props for this game. One popular prop bet is the over/under on total points scored in the game. The current over/under for this matchup is set at 215 points. Another prop bet to consider is the point spread, which is currently at -2.5 in favor of the Heat. This means that in order to win a bet on the Heat, they must win by at least 3 points.

Now, let’s move on to some picks for this game. While the Heat are favored to win, the Cavaliers have been playing well recently and could potentially pull off an upset. However, with key players like Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo leading the way for Miami, it’s likely that they will come out on top in this matchup. Our pick for this game is the Miami Heat to win and cover the spread.

In conclusion, the Heat vs Cavaliers game on Wednesday, March 5th is shaping up to be an exciting and competitive matchup. With odds favoring the Heat and props like the over/under and point spread to consider, there are plenty of betting options for fans looking to get in on the action. Our pick for this game is the Miami Heat to win and cover the spread, but as always, anything can happen in basketball so be sure to tune in to see how it all unfolds.