Heat vs Cavaliers Picks and Prediction – 4/20/2025

In the first game of a Sunday night NBA on TNT playoff doubleheader, the Miami Heat will square off against the Cleveland Cavaliers from Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The eighth-seeded Heat have won eight of their last 12 games and rank 11th in the league in defensive efficiency. On Friday, Miami limited Atlanta to eight points during the overtime period of a 123-114 road victory. 

Miami G Tyler Herro tallied a game-high 30 points (10-21 FG), eight rebounds, and seven assists. Andrew Wiggins contributed 20 points (8-17 FG), eight rebounds, and eight assists. Bam Adebayo added 17 points, 11 rebounds, five assists, and five blocks for the Heat. 

The Cleveland Cavaliers won 34 of 41 home games during the regular season and first year head coach Kenny Atkinson received the Michael H. Goldberg NBCA Coach of the Year Award. The top-seeded Cavaliers (54-18) led the league in offensive efficiency and are averaging 121.9 points per game. Last time out, Cleveland went to double overtime with visiting Indiana before falling by a 126-118 final score. 

Cleveland F Jaylon Tyson led all scorers with 31 points on 12-for-25 shooting and grabbed seven rebounds. Emoni Bates knocked down 7-of-15 from long distance and finished with 25 points off the bench. Nae’Qwon Tomlin added 24 points and 12 rebounds for the Cavaliers. 

Miami F Kevin Love (personal) did not play during Friday’s victory and his status for the series opener is uncertain. These two squads met three times, with the Cavaliers coming out victorious twice. The average total of the three games was 228.6 points. Take the over. Final Score Prediction, Cleveland Cavaliers win 118-106.