The Denver Nuggets didn’t look too rusty in Game 1 of the NBA Finals as they came off a layoff of more than a week to comfortably secure a 1-0 lead in the series. The Nuggets are at home again on Sunday and it’s no surprise to see Nikola Jokic’s team made heavy favorites to go up 2-0.
Being underdogs is nothing new for the Heat in this season’s NBA Playoffs, of course, and they have responded well whenever they have been written off previously.' Let’s get into the odds, betting lines and our expert’s predictions for Game 1 between the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets.
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Miami Heat vs Denver Nuggets spread, odds & betting lines
Point spread: Heat +8.5, Nuggets -8.5
Total points over/under: 215.5-216 points
Money line odds: Heat +300, Nuggets -365