You will want to take a glance at Thursday’s game in Cleveland when the Miami Heat are favored in online sports betting against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The game will mark the return of LeBron James to the team he jilted in the off-season. There is extra security for this game as people are worried about LeBron’s safety. The Heat are not off to a dominating start this season in sports betting even though they have LeBron, Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh but they are still favored to win at Cleveland on Thursday.
Miami Players are Anxious
This is one game that the Miami players really want to get over with soon. They are not looking forward to the reception that they will get in Cleveland on Thursday. Former Cleveland center Zydrunas Ilgauskas who spent 14 years in Cleveland is anxious about the game. James has said that it will be an emotional game for him. Miami is keeping their schedule in Cleveland very tight as they will be arriving on Thursday morning. LeBron is Cleveland’s all-time leader in just about every category. He is at the top of the list in scoring, field goals made, free throws made, steals, triple doubles and he is the leader in minutes played. He led the Cavaliers to the NBA Finals in 2007 where they were swept by the San Antonio Spurs.
Tensions are High
The tensions are so high in Cleveland that the NBA is really focused on security for this game. The NBA and the Heat have put extra security in place for this game on Thursday night. One of the things that will be interesting to watch is if LeBron does his pregame ritual of tossing powder into the air. LeBron has said he plans to do it but that remains to be seen. It might send Cleveland fans right over the edge.
Heat are Favored
Miami is favored to win at Cleveland in sports betting odds at the Sbg sportsbook but it won’t be a cakewalk for the Heat. They have not played great so far this season while the Cavaliers have been respectable. The game on Thursday will definitely be interesting to watch though and it should be entertaining in online sports betting as well.