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2025 NBA Playoffs Round 1 – Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat NBA Playoffs Head-to-Head Record, Cavaliers vs. Heat Game 1 Odds

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The Cleveland Cavaliers have had a fine run in the NBA this season with a record of .780. Their finish at the top of the Eastern Conference is a testament to their work on the court. The Miami Heat are coming into this 2025 NBA Playoffs series as being 8th seed after a Play-In tournament win against the Atlanta Hawks.

Despite having an underwhelming outing throughout the season, Miami Heat have done well to get the playoffs berth. This despite their star player Jimmy Butler forced his way out due to contract issues. Tyler Herro and new signing Andrew Wiggins have stepped up their role in the offense giving a much needed breather going forward against the league’s stonewall defense, Cleveland Cavaliers.

Cavaliers have been firing on all cylinders this season, and on the offensive side of things, Donovan Mitchell has been the orchestrator. Mitchell is averaging 24 points with a FG percent of 44.3. The showstoppers also include the deadly frontcourt duo, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen. Mobley has been a rebounding machine using his natural traits to guard the post. While Allen’s rim protection has shut down the opposition’s offenses. Together, they complement each other very well.

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Cavaliers vs Heat NBA Playoffs Head to Head Record – Who Holds the Advantage in 2025 NBA Playoffs?

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat haven’t yet faced each other in the post regular season phase. Their matchup starting on Sunday will be the first between the two in the NBA Playoffs. However, in the three matches that the duo have faced this season, the Cava have won twice while Heat have won once.

Cavaliers vs. Heat Overall Head to Head Record – Who Holds the Overall H2H Advantage?

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat have played against each other in 133 regular-season games. The Miami Heat hold the upper hand with 80 wins and a record of .602, while the Cleveland Cavaliers have won 53 times and have a winning percentage of .398.

The record remains titled in favor of Miami Heat as the side has been one of the most consistent sides in NBA history. While the Cleveland Cavaliers started performing well only after the turn of the century, and are now a force to be reckoned with.

Cavaliers vs. Heat Game 1 Odds – Who Is More Likely to Win Opening Round 1 Game?

Cleveland Cavliers vs Miami Heat	Odds
Cleveland Cavliers	-12.5 (-110)
Moneyline	-750
Miami Heat	+12.5 (-110)
Moneyline	+525
Over	215.5 (-110)
Under	215.5 (-110)

According to the odds, the Cleveland Cavaliers are likely to come out as victorious with a spread of -12.5 in the first round. Moreover, according to BetMGM, the Cavaliers are the favorites to win the playoffs series and are stacked at -2500, while the Miami Heat are pegged at +1200.