Miami Heat vs Denver Nuggets: prediction for the match of the NBA
Prior to this match, the teams have met 37 times, with Denver Nuggets winning 23 times, while Miami Heat emerged victorious only 14 times. It is also worth noting that when making a prediction for the Miami Heat vs. Denver Nuggets matchup, three out of the four games played in the current season ended in favor of the Nuggets.
Miami Heat
Miami Heat, considered the underdog, unexpectedly defeated the Denver Nuggets on the road in the second game of the finals (111-108). The series is now tied at 1-1. Gabe Vincent was the top scorer for the team from Florida, with 23 points. Bam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler contributed 21 points each. Miami Heat finished in the seventh spot in the Eastern Conference during the regular season and made it to the main playoff bracket through the play-in tournament. Erik Spoelstra’s team sensationally eliminated the second-place Boston Celtics (4-3) in the previous round. Tyler Herro, a starting lineup player, will miss the upcoming match due to injury.
Denver Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets swept the Los Angeles Lakers (4-0) in the Western Conference semifinals. Nikola Jokic (41 points, 11 rebounds) and Jamal Murray (18 points, 10 assists) both recorded double-doubles in the June 5th game against Miami. The team from Colorado is heading into the upcoming match with a full roster. All their key players are healthy and eager to compete.
Prediction
Bookmakers' analysts struggled to name a clear favorite for the third game of the series. According to their opinion, the slight advantage will be on the side of the Denver Nuggets. After their victory in Colorado, the Miami Heat showed their opponents that they are not going to be pushovers. The series has now moved to Florida, and the Heat are fully capable of securing a victory on their home court with the support of their fans and taking the lead in the matchup against the Nuggets. Our prediction is a Miami Heat win at odds of 2.15. Both teams are approaching the final series with caution, placing more emphasis on defense. The games are generally not very high-scoring. The Denver Nuggets average 119 points at home, while the Miami Heat average 107 points on the road. In the two games of the series so far, the 220-point mark has not been surpassed. It seems likely that once again, the players will not please the fans with an offensive game. Our prediction is a total of under 216.5 points, including overtime, at odds of 1.74. Place a bet on the line of 1xBet with odds of 2.15. Promo code for registration - ODDS2WIN.
