Last Updated on June 5, 2023 7:35 pm by Erwin Noguera
The excitement continues in the NBA Finals! After an electrifying Game 2 between the Miami Heat and the Denver Nuggets, in which the Heat managed to even the series with their 108-111 victory, all eyes are on Game 3. This matchup promises to be a crucial chapter in the battle for the championship, and the predictions point to a duel full of intensity and decisive moments.
The team from Florida returns home motivated after their great victory in Denver and will try to take advantage of the heat of their fans to take advantage.
The Nuggets, for their part, will seek to regain peace of mind after losing the advantage of playing at home.
When:
Wednesday, June 7 at 8:30 pm ET at the Kaseya Center
Moneyline odds:
Miami Heat +113
Denver Nuggets -138
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Why Bet on Miami Heat?
In Game 2, the Miami Heat showed a marked improvement from their performance in Game 1. With a strong defense and great efficiency in attack, they were able to neutralize the offensive power of the Nuggets.
If there is something to be highlighted about the Miami quintet, it was their mental strength to turn around an adverse result. They had a good first quarter but then in the second they were being crushed and they managed to draw strength from the bottom of their hearts to keep the game alive and finish it off in the last quarter, where they made a difference of 11 points which was crucial.
Jimmy Butler, who scored 21 points, has not been as decisive as in other postseason games, but he is still the leader of this team and he showed it at times when the situation became more tense, giving his team peace of mind and an advantage.
Gabe Vincent was the top scorer for his team with 23 points, while Bam Adebayo once again had a sensational night with 21 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists. We must also highlight Duncan Robinson, who scored 8 of his 10 points in the last quarter and was key in his team’s comeback.
The Heat also displayed relentless defense that limited the Nuggets’ offensive power, shutting down Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr.
Why Bet on Denver Nuggets?
For their part, the Denver Nuggets left the pitch with a bitter taste in Game 2. Although Nikola Jokic had another outstanding performance, scoring 41 points, collecting 11 rebounds, and providing 4 assists, the team was unable to capitalize on his performance in a victory.
Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. had a hard time finding their offensive rhythm against the Heat’s tenacious defense. The Nuggets will need to adjust their strategy and find solutions to overcome the Heat’s collective play in Game 3.
Murray, who had been scoring at least 25 points in the last 6 games, failed to overcome the 20 barriers (18) and did not score any in the first quarter. This directly affected the team, which is used to the good offensive production of the Canadians. The same happened with Michael Porter Jr. who had his worst offensive output (and even worst game) this postseason, scoring 5 points, 6 rebounds, and no assists or blocks. KCP was also not up to the task.
The Denver quintet will have to play as a team again and not limit themselves to what Jokic can do since, although he is one of the best (if not the best) players in the league, a single player is not going to be able to beat 5.
Final Betting Analysis: Miami Heat vs. Denver Nuggets
At MyBookie.ag we find that the Denver Nuggets are the favorites of Game 3 with a Moneyline of -138, while the Miami Heat has +113.
Now, in Game 3, some predictions point to an even more intense matchup. The Heat will look to maintain their defensive intensity and build on the momentum gained in the last game. However, the Nuggets will not give up easily. Nikola Jokic is expected to be even more decisive, but Erik Spoelstra’s team stands out for its solid and disciplined defense.
However, we believe that the mental and local factors will be decisive and Miami will win.
Go for a straight win for Miami Heat in the Moneyline in Game 3. If you bet $100 on the win at +113, you will gain $113 for a total payout of $213.
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