Miami Heat vs Cleveland Cavaliers Game 1 Predictions | 2025 NBA Playoffs Picks for 4/20/25
If you are looking for NBA picks, predictions and best bets for the Game 1 Miami Heat vs Cleveland Cavaliers matchup, we have you covered! Our NBA handicapping experts discuss the game from a sports betting perspective, sharing their picks and predictions vs. the current odds.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers (#LetEmKnow) host the Miami Heat (#HEATCulture) in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference First Round on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET.
How to Watch on TV:
National broadcast on TNT.
How to Listen on the Radio:
Cavaliers AudioVerse: WTAM 1100 AM, WMMS 100.7 FM
Heat Radio Network: WAXY 790 AM (English), WQBA 1140 AM (Spanish)
Available on SiriusXM.
How to Watch Online:
Live stream via FuboTV (free trial available)
Available on Sling TV, YouTube TV, and Max with B/R Sports add-on.
Betting Odds:
Point Spread: Cavaliers -12.5
Over/Under: 221.5 total points
Moneyline: Cavaliers -704, Heat +502
Interesting Facts:
The Cavaliers enter the playoffs as the Eastern Conference’s top seed, boasting the league’s most potent offense—first in scoring, second in field goal percentage, and first in offensive rating.
The Heat secured the 8th seed through the Play-In Tournament but face challenges with key players Jimmy Butler and Kevin Love unavailable. Tyler Herro leads Miami’s offense, averaging 23.9 points and 5.5 assists per game.
Join the conversation on social media using the hashtags #HEATCulture and #LetEmKnow.
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I was a bit scared of Leonard for that 25pt as well so I took him for 20 with Zubac for 15 making it plus money and an easy cash 😎
AND yes to Davion Mitchell! Plays a ton of minutes and covered the last 3 games on his points.
heat
Miami wins & advances! 😊