Denver Nuggets vs Miami Heat 2/13/2023 Free Picks, Odds and Game Analysis
The Denver Nuggets set their sights on securing back-to-back wins as they pay a visit to the Miami Heat on Monday. Holding a solid 39-18 record and sitting atop the Northwest division with a comfortable 10-game lead over the second-place Minnesota Timberwolves, the Nuggets come off a convincing 119-105 victory over the Charlotte Hornets. This victory was in large part due to Nikola Jokic’s 20th triple-double of the season. Additionally, the Nuggets have recently added veteran Reggie Jackson to the roster, who agreed to a buyout from the LA Clippers.
Nikola Jokic is undoubtedly the key player for the Nuggets, leading the team in scoring, rebounding, and assists with impressive averages of 24.8 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 10.1 assists per game. Closely following Jokic, Jamal Murray averages 20.3 points per game as the second leading scorer, while Aaron Gordon rounds out the top three with an average of 17.3 points per game. As a team, the Nuggets boast an impressive scoring average of 117.1 points per game.
- Denver is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 matches with the Heat.
- The Denver Nuggets are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games against Miami.
- The Nuggets are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games on the road.
Denver Nuggets vs Miami Heat 2/13/2023 Free Picks, Odds and Game Analysis
The Miami Heat aim to extend their winning streak to four games on Monday when they welcome the Denver Nuggets to town. Miami, boasting a 32-25 record and sitting atop the Southeast division with a three-game lead over second-placed Atlanta Hawks, recently earned a 107-103 overtime victory against the Orlando Magic. In the contest, Tyler Herro shone as the leading scorer with 23 points, while Jimmy Butler added 22.
On the season, Butler leads the scoring charge for Miami with an average of 21.9 points per game, closely followed by Bam Adebayo, who averages 21.8 points and leads the team in rebounding with 9.9 boards per contest. Kyle Lowry dishes out a team-high 5.3 assists per game, and Miami boasts a balanced attack with seven players averaging double-figures in scoring. The Heat average 108.4 points per game as a team.
- The total went OVER in 5 of Miami’s last 6 outings with the Nuggets.
- The Miami Heat is 8-0 SU in their last 8 games at home.
- The Heat is 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games at home against Denver.
Denver Nuggets vs Miami Heat. The NBA pick for this game is the Miami Heat. The Denver Nuggets, fueled by the brilliance of two-time MVP Nikola Jokic and the dynamic play of Jamal Murray, are making waves this season. The team has excelled against the spread in recent outings, covering in five of their last seven overall games and five of their last six on the road versus Miami. Meanwhile, the Heat have struggled to find success against the spread, failing to cover in four of their last five contests. Despite their sturdy defense, Miami’s offense leaves room for improvement, ranking last in the league in scoring with an average of 108.4 points per game. Our final score prediction sees the Denver Nuggets coming out on top, with a win and cover against the spread of 111-101.
NBA Starting Time: 7:30 PM (EDT)
Location: Miami-Dade Arena in Miami, Florida
Date: Friday, February 13, 2023
TV: NBAt
NBA Odds: Miami Heat -1.5
NBA Totals: 223.5
