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One of the last games we will have this December 30 in the best basketball in the world will be Heat vs Nuggets, two teams that come in very different current situations.
The Nuggets come into this game confident of recording a good result after winning eight of their last ten meetings against the Heat, who are in desperate need of more wins.
JefeBet brings you the best analysis of the different NBA games with their respective predictions. And, as we focus on bringing you the best sports betting content, here we leave you our Miami Heat vs Denver Nuggets prediction.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Miami Heat vs Denver Nuggets NBA Regular Season Game on December 30, 2022
- Where: Ball Arena, Denver, Colorado
- When: Friday, December 30, 2022, 9:00 PM ET
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Betting on the Miami Heat
- Regular Season Record: 18-17
- BetMGM Spread: [Por definir]
- BetMGM Moneyline: [Por definir]
- BetMGM Over/Under: [Por definir]
The Miami Heat is still trying to get back on its feet after some rather sluggish first few months of the season. And, while they have not been perfect, they have shown much more solidity recently by losing only two of their last eight games and by coming here on a two-game winning streak.
The last win of that undefeated streak took place on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Lakers in a game in which they dominated from start to finish. Plus, their great defense kept the visiting offense limited to finish with a 98-112 victory. Jimmy Butler was the Heat’s top scorer with 27 points, followed by Bam Adebayo, who contributed another 23 points.
The squad from Florida has stood out defensively this year, as they are one of the NBA’s best in that area with an average of 108.9 points allowed per game. However, it has struggled offensively, owning the worst offense in the league with an average of 108.2 points scored per game..
Betting on the Denver Nuggets
- Regular Season Record: 22-12
- BetMGM Spread: [Por definir]
- BetMGM Moneyline: [Por definir]
- BetMGM Over/Under: [Por definir]
Unlike their rival, the Denver Nuggets have had a fairly consistent campaign: they come into this game tied with the New Orleans Pelicans at the top of the Western Conference, so they know they cannot slower their pace if they want to stay in that position.
However, they were unable to build on a 16-point lead built in the first quarter, what allowed the Sacramento Kings to take control of things in the final quarter to pull off an epic comeback and a 126-127 win. Nikola Jokić was again the team’s top performer with 40 points, 6 assists and 7 rebounds.
The Nuggets have had some difficulty being solid on defense, averaging 114.2 points allowed per game, but they have been one of the fiercest teams in the league, with an average of 116.2 points scored and a shooting percentage of 50.6% from the field..
JefeBet Prediction
The Heat come to this match in a good pace; however, being a visitor is not something they have enjoyed this season, as they lost 9 of the 16 games played in that condition,which is not likely to improve now that they will face a Nuggets with a 12-3 home record..
In addition to that, the Heat’s offense averages just 106.1 points scored away from home. And, while their defense is strong, facing a Nuggets that average 118.5 points per game at home will be no easy task.
Both are two very good teams, but the Nuggets have been much more solid this campaign and this time they will play at the Ball Arena, where they have been almost unbeatable. So, we expect the Nuggets to play their best now and come away with a comfortable victory.
Prediction: Denver Nuggets Spread.
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