Heat vs Nuggets Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA Finals, Jun. 1

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jun 01, 2023, 5:30 PM
  • The Nuggets are -8.5 favorites vs. the Heat
  • Total (Over/Under): 219.5 points
  • Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 8:30pm EDT
  • Watch Game 1 of the NBA Finals on ABC

The Miami Heat visit Ball Arena to take on the Denver Nuggets on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:30pm EDT in Denver for Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

The Nuggets are betting favorites in this NBA playoff matchup, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-115).

The Heat vs Nuggets Over/Under is 218.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Heat are 45-55 against the spread, while the Nuggets are 53-43 against the spread.


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Heat vs. Nuggets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Miami Heat+8.5 -105O 218.5 -110+290
Denver Nuggets -8.5 -115U 218.5 -110-375

Nuggets vs Heat Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Nuggets will win Thursday‘s game with 69.8% confidence.

Nuggets vs Heat Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Nuggets will cover the spread for Thursday‘s game with 51.7% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Heat and Nuggets, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Miami Heat have hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 25 games (+23.25 Units / 57% ROI)
  • The Miami Heat have covered the 4Q Spread in 54 of their last 86 games (+19.32 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Miami Heat have hit the 2H Moneyline in 25 of their last 35 games (+18.54 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Miami Heat have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 38 away games (+15.57 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Miami Heat have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 29 of their last 45 away games (+12.74 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Denver Nuggets have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 64 of their last 93 games (+31.21 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Denver Nuggets have hit the Moneyline in 38 of their last 43 games at home (+27.65 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Denver Nuggets have covered the Spread in 41 of their last 68 games (+12.40 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Denver Nuggets have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 30 of their last 47 games at home (+10.79 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Denver Nuggets have hit the 1H Moneyline in 29 of their last 43 games at home (+6.25 Units / 7% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Heat have gone 45-55 (-15.5 Units / -13.81% ROI).

  • 57-45 against the Moneyline (+4.65 Units / 2.51% ROI)
  • 51-50 against the Over for game total points (-4 Units / -3.57% ROI)
  • 50-51 against the Under for game total points (-6.1 Units / -5.44% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Nuggets have gone 53-43 (+5.7 Units / 5.34% ROI).

  • 65-32 against the Moneyline (+6.35 Units / 2.47% ROI)
  • 46-50 against the Over for game total points (-9 Units / -8.43% ROI)
  • 50-46 against the Under for game total points (-0.6 Units / -0.56% ROI)
  • The Denver Nuggets have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 93 games (-42.92 Units / -41% ROI)
  • The Denver Nuggets have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 18 of their last 49 games at home (-16.74 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Denver Nuggets have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 21 of their last 47 games (-14.90 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Denver Nuggets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 43 of their last 96 games (-14.67 Units / -14% ROI)
  • The Denver Nuggets have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 40 of their last 90 games (-14.10 Units / -14% ROI)
  • The Miami Heat have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 13 of their last 47 away games (-24.87 Units / -45% ROI)
  • The Miami Heat have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 40 of their last 95 games (-21.02 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Miami Heat have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 42 of their last 100 games (-20.85 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Miami Heat have only covered the 3Q Spread in 15 of their last 47 away games (-19.21 Units / -37% ROI)
  • The Miami Heat have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 45 of their last 100 games (-16.42 Units / -15% ROI)

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Miami Heat: Keys to the Game vs. the Denver Nuggets

The Heat are 57-14 (.803) when shooting 40% or better from three since the start of the 2020-21 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .721

The Heat are 93-51 (.646) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .556

The Heat are 54-26 (.675) when scoring more second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .548

The Heat are 64-26 (.711) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .565

Denver Nuggets: Keys to the Game vs. the Miami Heat

The Nuggets are 15-3 (.833) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .555

The Nuggets are 83-25 (.769) when scoring 15 or more fastbreak points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .569

The Nuggets are 47-19 (.712) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .565

The Nuggets are 42-13 (.764) when they win the turnover margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .548

Injury Report: Nuggets vs. HeatThursday‘s Game, Jun. 1

  • Denver Nuggets – No Injuries Reported
  • Victor Oladipo (Heat): Oladipo suffered a torn patellar tendon in his left knee, according to Shams Charania of The Athetic.
  • Tyler Herro (Heat): Herro is targeting a return for Game 3 of the NBA Finals, according to Chris Haynes of Turner Sports.

Miami Heat Offensive Stats & Trends

The Heat have averaged 107.5 points per game (4,408 points/41 games) on the road this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 113.4

The Heat have averaged 52.5 points per game (4,308 points/82 games) in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 56.1

The Heat have averaged 109.5 points per game (8,977 points/82 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 114.7

The Heat have averaged 42.8 points in the paint per game (3,508 points/82 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 48.4

Denver Nuggets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Nuggets are shooting 51% (3,723/7,286) in the first half since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

The Nuggets are shooting 52% (1,889/3,652) in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 48%

The Nuggets are shooting 51% (1,831/3,563) at home this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 48%

The Nuggets are shooting 50% (3,554/7,136) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

Miami Heat Defensive Stats & Trends

The Heat have averaged 3.0 blocks per game (243 blocks/82 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Heat have averaged 3.1 blocks per game (508 blocks/164 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Heat have averaged 3.4 blocks per game (794 blocks/236 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Heat have averaged 3.4 blocks per game (400 blocks/118 games) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

Denver Nuggets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Nuggets have averaged 4.2 blocks per game (996 blocks/236 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Nuggets have averaged 4.2 blocks per game (496 blocks/118 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.6

The Nuggets have averaged 7.5 steals per game (887 steals/118 games) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Nuggets have averaged 4.1 blocks per game (673 blocks/164 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7


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