LiontipsDenver vs Miami. NBA Match Prediction and Bets
Command Analysis
Current form
The last time Denver suffered a setback was last week, when they lost to Minnesota on the road. After that, Mike Malone men managed to improve their game. They looked especially good in the battle with Oklahoma, which they won with a score of 124:122. Russell Westbrook was the best player in Denver. As in his best years, he scored 29 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists.
Thanks to these successes, the Nuggets rose to eighth place in the Western Conference standings.
Disqualifications and injuries
Out: Aaron Gordon, Vlatko Kancar.
Interesting facts for betting
Denver has scored over 120 points in its last three games. Mike Malone men are doing a great job offensively.
Probable lineup : Jokic – Westbrook, Brown – Watson, Porter.
Current form
Miami began its Western road trip with a loss. In the previous match, the team from Florida was unable to do anything against Phoenix (112:115). Even 28 points from Tyler Herro did not help the Flames.
Despite the setbacks, Miami is in seventh place in the Eastern Conference standings. Erik Spoelstra team managed to win three games.
Disqualifications and injuries
Out: Kevin Love.
Interesting facts for betting
The Heat have been quite successful away from home. They have won 3 of their last 4 away games.
Probable lineup: Adebayo - Butler, Richardson - Herro, Jovic.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Denver win
In the last three head-to-head meetings, the "nuggets" won the opening segment
1.87Bet 1st quarter: total under 55.5 points
In 2 of the last 3 head-to-head meetings, more than 55 points were not scored in the first quarter
1.85Tip and bets
The Flames could have taken the win from Arizona, but they were a little unlucky. The match ended in a defeat with a difference of three points. It is quite possible that Spoelstra charges will show a similar game in Colorado. In this case, they will have a good opportunity to impose a fight on the favorite.
Our prediction is Miami with a handicap of (+4.5) points at 1.80
Bet on total
Denver recent games give hope that the meeting with Miami will be a high-flying one. After all, the "nuggets" are excellent in attack.
Forecast - total over 218.5 points for 1.64
Bet on statistics
Jokic has scored more than 27 points in only one of his last four games, and given Miami defense, we don't think he can do any better.
Prediction - Nikola Jokic: Total under 27.5 points at 1.78
