Cavaliers Aim to Take Commanding 2-0 Lead Over Heat in Game 2 Showdown

The Cleveland Cavaliers (64-18) look to extend their series lead against the Miami Heat (37-45) on Wednesday, April 23, in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference First Round at Rocket Arena. Tip-off is set for 7:30 PM ET on NBA TV.

Cleveland took Game 1 in dominant fashion, 121-100, with Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland combining for 57 points. While quarters two and three were tight, the Cavs’ strong first and fourth quarters proved decisive.

Miami enters Game 2 with a 17-23 road record and a +1 point differential. Cleveland, meanwhile, is 7-3 over its last ten home games and riding momentum.

Game Odds

• Spread: Cavaliers -12

• Moneyline: Heat +496, Cavaliers -694

• Over/Under: 212 total points

Team Trends to Watch:

• Cavaliers have won 4 of their last 5 vs. Southeast Division teams

• Heat games have gone over in 8 of their last 10

• Cavaliers covered the spread in 60% of the regular season

• The Over is 31-24 in Heat games vs. East teams this season

Expert Picks & Props

• Best Bet: NBC Sports Bet favors the Cavaliers on the Moneyline but leans toward the Heat at +12 ATS.

• Props: Vaughn Dalzell likes De’Andre Hunter Over 8.5 points and Haywood Highsmith Under 5.5 points.

Prediction Tools & Model Insights
NBC Sports' predictive model compares betting lines with projections based on matchup data, trends, and recent play. The model favors Cleveland to win but sees potential value on Miami to cover the spread.

How to Watch:

• 📍 Rocket Arena – Cleveland, OH

• 📺 NBA TV

• 🕢 Tip-off: 7:30 PM ET

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