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In Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the Denver Nuggets will play the Miami Heat. Denver is a solid 8.5-point favorite against Miami when the Nuggets face off with the Heat on Thursday. The game's point total is 219.
Here is everything you need to know from a betting perspective on the Nuggets-Heat game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks (odds via FOX Bet):
Nuggets vs. Heat Game Information & Odds
- When: Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 8:30 PM ET
- Where: Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado
- TV: ABC
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| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuggets | -8.5 | -118 | -105 | 219 | -110 | -110 | -400 | +260 |
Nuggets vs. Heat Betting Insights
- These teams average a combined 225.3 points per game, 6.3 more points than the total of 219 set for this game.
- Opponents of the two teams average a combined 3.3 more points per game, 222.3, than this matchup's over/under of 219 points.
- Denver has come out on top in both of its last two head-to-head matchups against Miami.
- The Nuggets have an advantage against the spread as well (2-0) when taking the court against the Heat.
Nuggets Recent Trends
- The Nuggets score six more points per game (115.8) than the Heat allow (109.8).
- The Nuggets are shooting 50.4% from the field this season, 2.2 percentage points higher than the 48.2% the Heat allow to opponents.
Nuggets Recent Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Points Scored | 115.8 | 12 |
| Points Allowed | 112.5 | 8 |
| Rebounds | 43 | 18 |
| Assists | 28.9 | 2 |
| Steals | 7.5 | 11 |
| Blocks | 4.5 | 18 |
Nuggets Leaders
- Nikola Jokic averages 24.5 points, 9.8 assists and 11.8 boards per game.
- Jamal Murray averages 20 points, 6.2 assists and 3.9 rebounds per game.
- Aaron Gordon puts up 16.3 points, 6.6 boards and 3 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocks.
- Bruce Brown averages 11.5 points, 4.1 boards and 3.4 assists per contest, shooting 48.3% from the field and 35.8% from downtown with 1.1 made 3-pointers per contest.
- Michael Porter Jr. averages 17.4 points, 1 assists and 5.5 boards.
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Heat Recent Trends
- The Heat score just three fewer points per game (109.5) than the Nuggets give up to opponents (112.5).
- The Heat's 46% shooting percentage from the field this season is the same as the Nuggets have given up to their opponents.
Heat Recent Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Points Scored | 109.5 | 30 |
| Points Allowed | 109.8 | 2 |
| Rebounds | 40.6 | 27 |
| Assists | 23.8 | 25 |
| Steals | 8 | 5 |
| Blocks | 3 | 30 |
Heat Leaders
- Bam Adebayo puts up 20.4 points, 9.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game for the Heat.
- The Heat are receiving 22.9 points, 5.9 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game from Jimmy Butler this year.
- Max Strus gives the Heat 11.5 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists per contest while averaging 0.5 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
- The Heat are receiving 9.6 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game from Caleb Martin this season.
- Kyle Lowry is putting up 11.2 points, 4.1 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game. He is draining 40.4% of his shots from the field and 34.5% from beyond the arc, with 1.9 treys per game.
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