Cavaliers Visit Heat in NBA Cup Group A Matchup

The Cavaliers travel to South Beach on November 13 for their first meeting with the Heat this season and a Group A game in the NBA Cup. Tipoff is set for 8 p.m., with DAZN carrying the game. Miami is favored by 2.5 points, and the over-under is 235.5.

Cleveland arrives after defeating the Knicks, with James Harden producing his highest-scoring game since joining the team. Harden said after the win that he was working to regain his fitness. The preview’s central question is whether he can maintain that form.

Miami is 5-6 after acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo in an offseason trade that included Jaime Jaquez, Tyler Herro, Kasparas Jakučionis and Kel’el Ware. Giannis is averaging 27.7 points per game, while Bam Adebayo is scoring just under 18. The two have yet to consistently mesh, with their overlapping positions contributing to spacing concerns.

Davion Mitchell has provided strong defense for Miami and could pose a challenge for Donovan Mitchell. The Heat are averaging 120 points allowed and surrendering 17 opponent three-pointers per game, the league’s highest rate, according to the preview.

Cleveland’s Evan Mobley is out, leaving Jarrett Allen with a difficult assignment against Miami’s frontcourt. The preview predicts a 121-112 Cavaliers win and names Allen over 12 rebounds at +290 as its best bet.