Barry Recks
The Miami Heat tied the series against the Denver Nuggets at 1-1 after a sensational come-from-behind victory in Game 2. What’s Game 3 going to look like?
Read on for more about this Nuggets vs Heat matchup in the 2023 NBA Finals, including the latest odds, pick, and prediction to win this showdown, as brought to you by JefeBet. Also, don’t forget to check out other NBA content here to help you make the best betting decisions.
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Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Denver Nuggets vs Miami Heat NBA Finals Game 3 on June 7, 2023
- Where: Kaseya Center, Miami
- When: Wednesday, June 7, 2023, 8:30 PM ET
- NBA Betting Odds: View NBA Odds
Betting on the Denver Nuggets (-135)
- Regular Season Record: 53-29
It is not going to be a walk in the park in the 2023 NBA Finals for the Nuggets. They found out about that one in Game 2, where they suffered a 111-108 defeat at home. Nevertheless, Nikola Jokic continues to be a beast on the floor, as he dominated the Heat in Game 2 for 41 points to go with 11 rebounds and four assists while shooting 16/28 from the floor.
Jamal Murray was not as hot as he was in Game 1, but still dropped 18 points on 7/15 shooting with three 3-pointers. One lesson the Nuggets need to learn from that loss was to be consistent with their effort from start to finish. They had a 15-point lead erased by Miami because they couldn’t match the intensity and aggressiveness of Duncan Robinson and company, especially in the fourth. The Nuggets lost at home for the first time in this postseason, but they should remain fine.
Betting on the Miami Heat (+115)
- Regular Season Record: 44-38
Whatever happens, the Heat will not get swept in the 2023 NBA Finals. Now, they fly back to South Beach after successfully stealing a win in Denver. Not only that, but the Heat also have momentum and an increased belief that they can take pull off an upset series win against their much more favored opponent.
Perhaps no one exemplified that mentality in Game 2 more than Gabe Vincent, who led Miami with 23 points with four 3-pointers. Duncan Robinson also had a big game, as he poured in all of his 10 points in the fourth quarter to help the Heat grab the lead back from Denver. Miami’s outside shooting also clicked, as it went 17/35 from behind the arc. So far in the playoffs, the Heat are shooting 39.2 percent from behind the arc and could be even more comfortable stroking it from deep with the series shifting to their home floor on Wednesday.
El Jefe’s Prediction on Denver Nuggets vs Miami Heat
The Nuggets make the right adjustment and will shoot better in Game 3, while Miami cools down from the field. Taking the Nuggets to win and cover in Game 3.
Prediction:
The Nuggets win, 114-105.
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