Miami Heat vs. Denver Nuggets NBA Finals Game 5 picks, predictions
The Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets play on Monday in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
The game is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. MST at Ball Arena in Denver and can be seen on ABC.
Who will win the game?
The Nuggets are a 9.5-point favorite over the Heat, according to Tipico Sportsbook.
Denver is -400 on the moneyline, while Miami is +325.
The over/under for the game is set at 207.5 points.
Sportsbook Wire: Nuggets 115, Heat 108
It writes: "The Nuggets score 115.8 points per game, six more points than the 109.8 the Heat give up.When Denver puts up more than 109.8 points, it is 38-21-2 against the spread and 48-13 overall. Miami has a 25-33-3 record against the spread and a 38-23 record overall when allowing fewer than 115.8 points. The Heat put up just three fewer points per game (109.5) than the Nuggets allow their opponents to score (112.5)."
Play Picks: Take the Heat with the points in Game 5 vs. Nuggets
It writes: "The Nuggets have 44 wins in 82 games against the spread this season. Against the spread as 9-point favorites or more, Denver is 9-12-1. The Nuggets have played 82 games this year, and 37 of them have gone over the total. In 73 games this season, Denver and its opponent have combined for more than 208 points."
Odds Shopper: Bet the Heat on the moneyline vs. Nuggets in Game 5
It writes: "The Miami Heat have not covered the Point Spread in 12 of their last 20 games (ROI: -28.3%) In the last 6 of 12 Away games, the Denver Nuggets have not covered the Point Spread bet (ROI: -5.2%) In the last 5 of 8 Home games, the Denver Nuggets have covered the Point Spread bet (ROI: 19.4%) The Denver Nuggets have hit the Point Spread in 11 of their last 20 games (ROI: 4.7%)."
ESPN: Nuggets have an 81.8% win probability vs. Heat in Game 5 of NBA Finals
The site gives Miami an 18.2% win probability in Monday's game at Ball Arena in Denver.
Five Thirty Eight: Nuggets have a 76% chance to beat Heat in NBA Finals Game 5
The site gives Miami a 24% shot at picking up the victory on the road on Monday night.
Sports Betting Dime: Nuggets 112, Heat 108.9
The site predicts that Denver will beat Miami in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday night in Denver.
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