Miami Heat vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction

🔮 Expert Prediction

This Miami Heat team is a different animal right now. They've ripped off eight wins in their last ten, including a demolishing of the Cavs just two weeks ago, a 107-104 decision in Miami. Cleveland, meanwhile, has been treading water a bit, going 5-5 over the same stretch, though they did snap a two-game skid by beating Charlotte on Monday.

The key matchup? Darius Garland against Terry Rozier. Garland's been hot, averaging 21.3 points and 7.7 assists in his last three outings. Rozier, however, has found his stride in Miami, dropping 25 points on 9-of-17 shooting against Cleveland in their last meeting. He'll dictate the Heat's offensive flow.

Miami's playing with an edge. Cleveland's still missing Donovan Mitchell, and it shows. Heat take this one on the road, 108-103.