Denver Nuggets VS Miami Heat are gearing up for the big match. Game 1 of the 2023 NBA Finals between the Kings of the East and the Champions of the West at Denver. Which side will get the 1-0 series lead in Heat VS Nuggets?
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Predictions and Betting Preview for Denver Nuggets VS Miami Heat NBA Finals Game 1
- Venue: Ball Arena Denver Colorado.
- When: Thursday, June 1, 2023
- Time: 17:30 GMT
- Teams to play: Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat.
- NBA Expert Picks: MONEYLINE 1.31
Odds by BetMGM and 1XBet.
Betting On The Denver Nuggets
Regular Season Record: 53-29
- 1XBet Spread: -8.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 1.31
- 1XBet Over/Under: Over 218.5
- BetMGM Spread: -8.5
- BetMGM Moneyline: 1.26
- BetMGM Over/Under: Under 218.5
The Denver Nuggets rested their bodies at home while the Miami Heat fought to prevent the Boston Celtics from making an iconic comeback.
With a fresh perspective and relaxed bodies, Denver is set to send a powerful message right out of the match in the upcoming series against Miami. The Nuggets’ offense will be a big challenge for the Heat.
So far in the playoffs, Denver is shooting 49 per cent from the floor and 38.6 per cent from the 3-point area. The Joker is the mastermind behind Denver’s smart attack. In the series with the Los Angeles Lakers, he weakened Anthony Davis and his team for an average of 27.8 points on 50.6 FG% and 47.13FG%. There is also Jamal Murray who averaged 32.5 points on 52.7 FG% and 40.53 FG% while also dishing out 5.3 assists and grabbing versus the Purple and Gold.
Betting On Miami Heat
Regular Season Record: 44-38
- 1XBet Spread: +8.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 4.3
- 1XBet Over/Under: Under 218.5
- BetMGM Spread: +8.5
- BetMGM Moneyline: 3.90
- BetMGM Over/Under: Over 218.5
The Miami Heat is not deterred by anything. After violating the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round, the New York Knicks in the second round, and the Boston Celtics in an intriguing seven-game stretch in the Eastern Conference Finals, Jimmy Butler and the Heat have proven once and for all that they are worthy contenders to win it all this season.
Butler heads the Heat in the playoffs with 28.5 points on 48.3 per cent shooting from the floor.
Miami also succeeds in getting sufficient support from its undrafted players. In the conference finals versus Boston, Caleb Martin averaged 19.3 points, Gabe Vincent 15.8, and Duncan Robinson, 11.4, each one shooting 48 per cent or higher from behind the arc. The three-ball is going to be a big weapon for the Heat.
MatchPlug Prediction
The Denver Nuggets are coasting to a double-digit win, courtesy of Jokic’s offensive mastery and the Nuggets’ rebounding skills.
Final Prediction: Denver Nuggets Moneyline.
