There is a huge portion for the odds on the Denver Nuggets well I guess it is a profitable bet for the Miami Heat if you want to risk and I think it is a huge risk, but because the Nuggets have swept the Los Angeles Lakers in the semi-finals, I think there is a huge advantage on that with the odds and I was right, with the odds going for the Nuggets, but as you have said the Heat will surely be very competitive in this game for sure, and I think they need it right now they need to establish the first win so the team morale will also heighten, but I think that the Miami Heat will struggle in this 1st game,


Both of you were not wrong it is really and another strategy is to not make a bet if you think that the game will be unpredictable then it is a good decision to always back out from betting I really think it is also a good strategy,

But for me, I think that the Denver Nuggets will have a good chance of winning this game I really don't want to compare the Miami Heat to the Los Angeles Lakers but there is a good chance that the same thing will happen with this game with the Los Angeles this is just my gut is telling me and backing this feeling are the Denver Nuggets has a pretty good run towards their Conference series,

Agaisnt Minnesota Timberwolves on the Conference First Round



Against Phoenix Suns in the Conference Semifinals



And sweeping the Los Angeles Lakers in the Conference Finals

I think the over 216.5 is worth considering, considering that the Denver Nuggets will win. We know that they are a good outside shooting team, so if they control the tempo, it's likely that the game will be high-scoring. Game 1 is the start of an exciting series, but Miami isn't that defensive anymore; they have also improved their 3-point shooting. So, if both teams shoot at least 45% beyond the arc, the total will be easily reached.

Tomorrow we will see what both teams prove to us, we all know that both teams are aiming to win the series in order be a champion but there's only 1 team will be the winner and also Denver nuggets will have the advantages if we look at their previous matchup they can reach a 110 points up every game so if they have that momentum in the finals then all we can say is that they have the high chance of winning. But MIAMI Heat will not let just happen for sure they have a good perpetration for this.

I don't know...  I don't think Miami matches up very well against Denver at any position.  Maybe Kevin Love might be able to have a miracle game with 20 rebounds or something given that he's a better rebounder than the Nuggets have at the 4, but I really don't see them having any advantages anywhere else.  I believe Jokic will be able to still do his thing against Bam and I think Butler is going to be held to his worst game of the post season tonight.  I can understand betting against Denver because of the odds, but if I were you I'd include a spread in there, because the best I think Miami is going to do is not lose by very much.

And that is what exactly I'm hoping for because I will be putting my bets in-favor of the Miami Heat to win the Game 1 @ Ball Arena. Sure enough, even if the odds is telling the opposite thing, I'm still holding out that little chance with the Heat because there is no assurance that the Nuggets will win after all. Anyway, good luck to all!

Speaking of my bet, here's mine.
Miami Heat -8.5 @ 2.01 + ML @ 4.2 vs Denver Nuggets

Decision-wise, the Denver Nuggets indeed got more chances to win in the first game hence why their odds is that low compared to the Heat. Even the bookies know the real chances of the Heat and it is not that great after all, that is why they are giving a tempting odds of 4.00

That said, I think I will just go under for now because the odds is somehow profitable for me while the chances is also good as I think it will be a close game with both teams on defensive mode. I'd be putting for the Denver but that 1.27 is not that much for me.

Regarding about Tyler Herro, his status has been changed because he is now likely to return in Game 2. We'll be seeing that one for sure.

They are trying to bait people into it.  Denver is well rested and will come out firing in this one.  The only thing I'm debating is the over and under results.  Miami has played a slow game all playoffs but I think they will need to adjust to Denver game.  I got this one 122-109 hitting the over on game 1.

Enjoy the game and good luck everyone!

Just to avoid confusion I think the "-" is a "+" @2.01. Maybe @mirakal just made a mistake.  

A lot of basketball have repeatedly said this during the postseason, Miami Heat is underrated in the whole playoffs. They cannot gain that trust from the viewers and gamblers so I think giving them a high handicap is a bonus for those who will risk it for them especially the Heat fans.
Thanks @wheelz1200.
Usually, the first games are like observing each other and there's a chance they might not play as hard as they did defensively in their last series, yet. Game 2 will be the toughest fight. I hope Jokic and the crew didn't rust their bearings and will showcase how strong they are offensively in Game 1 later so we could hit the overs.  
I think Bam will make a lot of mistakes today by not moving up when Jokic makes a high post or a screen, he should not leave the Joker there. 40 percent at the three-point line is a scary number.

Hello Guys.

My picks for tonight below.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Points 10,5 Over = 1,96 Odds.

Duncan Robinson Points, Assists and Rebounds 11,5 Over = 1,88 Odds.

Denver Nuggets vs Miami Heat = Denver Nuggets Win 1,27 Odds

Good luck guys.

Tonight is Denver Night.