Analyzing our Cavaliers vs. Heat series predictions and best bets ahead of the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs.

The Cleveland Cavaliers open their first-round NBA playoff series April 20 against the Miami Heat. Here's who our Cavs writers think will win Game 1.

The top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers are set to take on the Miami Heat in Game 1 of their first round series. CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers are back in the NBA Playoffs for the third straight year, this time as the top seeds in the Eastern Conference.