Denver Nuggets vs. Miami Heat picks, predictions: Who wins Game 3 of NBA Finals?
The Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat play on Wednesday in Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
The game is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. MST at Kaseya Center in Miami and can be seen on ABC.
Who will win the game?
The Nuggets are a 2.5-point favorite over the Heat, according to Tipico Sportsbook.
Denver is -135 on the moneyline, while Miami is +115.
The over/under for the game is set at 215.5 points.
Sportsbook Wire: Heat 112, Nuggets 111
It writes: "The Nuggets put up six more points per game (115.8) than the Heat give up (109.8). Denver has a 38-21-2 record against the spread and a 48-13 record overall when putting up more than 109.8 points. When Miami allows fewer than 115.8 points, it is 25-33-3 against the spread and 38-23 overall. The Heat average only three fewer points per game (109.5) than the Nuggets allow (112.5)."
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ESPN: Nuggets have a 62.9% win probability vs. Heat in Game 3 of NBA Finals
The site gives Miami a 37.1% win probability in Wednesday's game at Kaseya Center in Miami.
Play Picks: Take the Heat with the points in Game 3 vs. Nuggets
It writes: "The Nuggets’ record against the spread is 44-37-1. Denver is 29-25-1 as 2.5-point favorites or more. There have been 37 Nuggets games (out of 82) that went over the total this season. Denver’s games have had more than 215 points scored on 67 occasions this season."
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Five Thirty Eight: Nuggets have a 50% chance to beat Heat in NBA Finals Game 3
The site gives Miami a 50% shot at picking up the victory at home on Wednesday night.
Odds Shark: Nuggets 114.5, Heat 106.4
The site predicts that Denver will win the game and cover the point spread. It has the total of the game in Miami going over.
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Sports Betting Dime: Nuggets 112, Heat 108.9
The site predicts that Denver will beat Miami in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night in Miami.
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