Heat vs Nuggets Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for Summer League Game (Miami Keeps Building Momentum in Victory)

The NBA Las Vegas Summer League continues on Friday with an exciting matchup between the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets at Cox Pavilion.

Heat vs Nuggets Game Info

• Date: Friday, July 14, 2023
• Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: Cox Pavilion -- Las Vegas, NV
• Coverage: NBA TV

The two teams from this year's NBA Finals face off in Summer League action on Friday night. Miami is coming off a 91-72 win over the Milwaukee Bucks where Orlando Robinson scored 25 points, while Denver fell short in a 96-91 loss to the Utah Jazz despite Hunter Tyson's 19 points and 12 rebounds.

Heat vs Nuggets Odds & Spread

• All NBA betting lines, odds, and prop bets are from FanDuel Sportsbook.
• Moneyline: MIA: (-196) | DEN: (+158)
• Spread: MIA: -4.5 (-112) | DEN: +4.5 (-108)
• Total: 175.5 -- Over: (-110) | Under: (-110)

The Heat enter this contest as favorites on the moneyline and spread per FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 8:30 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 175.5 points with both sides available at -110 odds.

Heat vs Nuggets Betting Trends

• Miami has posted a 2-1 record in the 2023 NBA Las Vegas Summer League.
• Denver has posted an 0-3 record in the 2023 NBA Las Vegas Summer League.
• Miami has never won the NBA Summer League or made it to the finals.
• Denver has never won the NBA Summer League or made it to the finals.

Heat vs Nuggets Prediction & Pick

Miami has shown that it is serious about winning as all five of its starters played at least 28 minutes on Thursday night. Robinson dazzled with 25 points, but Jamal Cain (24 points) and Jamaree Bouyea (10 assists) also put on a show. The roster has proven to be deeper than many people first expected.

The Nuggets don't have a shot at a semifinals berth with an 0-3 record and are giving up 95.3 points per game. The team lacks any kind of defensive intensity, which could prove costly given how Miami has excelled at creating open looks. This one could be over quickly in Las Vegas.

The Heat are playing on the second night of a back-to-back, but I trust them to squeak out a win.

Final Score Prediction: Heat: 92 | Nuggets: 82

Heat vs Nuggets Best Bet

Betting options for this game remain limited, so backing the Heat as a 4.5-point favorite is the best bet for now. Miami's two wins have come by an average of 15.0 points, while all three of Denver's losses have come by at least 5 points. The Heat are getting contributions from all over the roster and the Nuggets have yet to see anyone step up as a leader. Expect more of the same here.

Bet: Miami Heat -4.5 (-112)

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