Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat Picks and Prediction for Friday November 13 2026
The Kaseya Center will play host to a Friday night NBA clash between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Miami Heat. Tipoff is scheduled for November 13, 2026 at 8:00 pm EST. The game will be televised on NBA TV. The Heat are a small 2.5 point home favorite and the total is set at 236.5. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions.
Cleveland off a big road victory
The Cleveland Cavaliers were swept in the Eastern Conference Finals and brought back their core to see if they can make another deep postseason run. The Cavaliers (6-6) have dropped four of their first six road games and are sitting in sixth place in the Eastern Conference standings. On Wednesday, Cleveland raced out to a ten-point first quarter advantage and held on for a 115-107 road victory against New York.
Veteran G James Harden turned back the clock with a game-high 32 points (9-14 FG) and four assists. All-Star G Donovan Mitchell contributed 23 points (8-15 FG), seven rebounds, and six assists. Meleek Thomas added 14 points (6-11 FG) and four boards in a reserve role for the Cavaliers.
Cleveland has been a top five offensive unit over the last two years and are currently tenth in the league in offensive efficiency. During Wednesday’s victory, the Cavaliers nailed 15-for-38 long distance attempts and shot 47 percent overall. Cleveland held a slight 40-35 edge on the glass and led for 89 percent of the time.
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Road weary Miami returns home
The Miami Heat have qualified for the playoffs in seven of the previous ten seasons ,but have not won a playoff series since advancing to the NBA Finals in 2023. The Heat (5-6) have dropped three of their first four home games and are currently tied for seventh place in the Eastern Conference standings. On Tuesday, Miami concluded a successful five-game west coast trip with a 115-109 victory against Utah.
Two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo tallied a game-high 30 points (12-21 FG), 11 rebounds, and four assists. Miami G Davion Mitchell scored 19 points (5-13 FG) to go along with eight assists and five boards. Andrew Wiggins added 13 points (5-8 FG) in 19 minutes off the Heat bench.
The Heat rank 20th in the league in offensive efficiency and are averaging 115.7 points per contest. During Tuesday’s victory, Miami missed 29 of 41 long range attempts and shot an ice cold 39 percent overall. The Heat forced 19 turnovers and converted them into 25 points.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat Picks and Prediction
Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers +2.5
Cleveland F Evan Mobley (toe) has been officially ruled out and Miami G Klay Thompson (ankle) is listed as questionable for this game. These two squads split the four-game series a season ago. The Cavaliers are coming off a big win against the Knicks and the Heat will be flat in their return home from a long road trip. Take Cleveland to win on the road.
Pick: Over 236.5
Miami is playing at the third fastest tempo in the league and Cleveland ranks in the middle of the pack in that category. The Heat were one of the better defensive teams in the league a season ago, but are surrendering 120 points per contest. The Cavaliers are sixth in the NBA in effective field goal percentage and will score 120 plus. Take the over.
Final Score Prediction: Cleveland Cavaliers win 125-118
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