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Heat vs Nuggets Matchup Odds
The Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat square off on Thursday night, with the Nuggets favored at -4.5.
Heat vs Nuggets matchup odds expect a close game, but the Heat have numerous injury concerns which doesn’t help their cause.
We have our best NBA bets today for the big game.
Heat vs Nuggets 
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Location: Ball Arena, Denver, CO
Streaming: TNT
Heat Catching Fire
Injuries aside, the Heat have been a great NBA predictions inclusion lately.
They have rattled off five consecutive wins, including victories over the Bucks, 76ers, Pelicans and Kings.
It’s a good list of victories, and although Heat vs Nuggets matchup odds have them as underdogs, their form is tough to look past.
Not having the likes of Kevin Love, Josh Richardson, and Tyler Herro is worrisome. They are 17-12-1 ATS on the road, but playing their sixth consecutive road game without some top players makes it tough.
Beating the Nuggets is also tough, especially after they have won three on the bounce. However, a confident Heat team is equally tough to beat.
Jimmy Butler’s experience is tough to overlook. He averages 21.5 points per game, and he could lead the Heat to their sixth consecutive victory.
He’s not in the hunt for NBA MVP, but he’s just as important to his team as any other player.
Nuggets Loving Home Life
Playing at home is a big positive for the Nuggets, who are 23-5 at Ball Arena.
They have rattled off three consecutive wins against the Wizards, Blazers, and Warriors. Beating the Warriors was a great effort, especially after being 17 points down in the second quarter.
Heat vs Nuggets matchup odds are right to have the Nuggets favored to win. They are the defending NBA champions, and with that comes a lot of respect.
They haven’t done anything wrong in posting a 40-19 record, but they’re going under the radar. That could be the best time for bettors to strike on a team that doesn’t have the best ATS record.
Denver is 25-32-1 ATS, which isn’t fantastic. However, the confidence levels are rising, and 4.5 points isn’t much to cover.
We expect money to come for the Nuggets, so the line could move.
Bettors Finding Gold
Our NBA predictions have the Nuggets winning and covering the spread.
They have regained their confidence after showing some signs of concern, but with three wins on the bounce, they are firm title contenders once again.
Miami is also on a roll, so we’re not discrediting that. However, the NBA injury concerns are worrying, and playing six consecutive road NBA games usually takes its toll towards the end of the run.
After scoring totals of 130, 127, and 119 in their last three games, we’re also including the over 214.5 in our NBA picks. The Heat are a tidy defensive NBA team, but with less starters on the court, their defense could be compromised.
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