Miami Heat are looking to get their six straight wins in the NBA as they go against Denver Nuggets, who currently have a momentum. In fact, coming into this match, the Heat and the Nuggets are both coming into this game with their win streaks. The Heat is currently with at the fifth of the league table winning 33 matches, and losing to 25. Additionally, the Heat are also doing well during their last 10 games, winning eight, including their winning run. Meanwhile, the Nuggets are at the third of their standings, winning 40 matches, and losing to 19. Just like their opponent, the Nuggets are with four-game winning run, which gives them confidence here. The meeting between these two teams is on March 1, 2024, at 11:00 AM (GMT+8).
Miami Heat
The Miami Heat have been performing well, winning five out of their last 11 games and averaging 110.6 points on 46.5 percent shooting. They erased a 15-point deficit at Moda Center in Portland after a 121-110 win at the Sacramento Kings. The Heat held the Trail Blazers to 40.7% shooting from the field and made 52.9% of their field goals. Jimmy Butler led the charge with 22 points and 9 assists, while Terry Rozier had 19 points and four dimes. The Heat are tied with the Philadelphia 76ers for the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference. Their defense has been outstanding, yielding just 105.1 points per 100 possessions through their previous 11 outings. The Heat are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 81.8 percent from the free throw line. They are allowing 36.2% shooting from deep and grabbing 42.1 rebounds per game.
Kevin Love, Josh Richardson, Orlando Robinson, and Dru Smith all remain to be unavailable in this match. Meanwhile, Tyler Herro remains to be a doubt in this match, due to an issue to his knee.
Denver Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets are seeking their fourth consecutive win against the Sacramento Kings, who have defeated the Washington Wizards, Portland Trail Blazers, and Golden State Warriors in their previous three appearances. Last Sunday, the Nuggets overcame a 16-point deficit at Chase Center in San Francisco, forcing the Warriors into 17 turnovers while posting a strong 29/10 assist-to-turnover ratio. Nikola Jokic scored 32 points, 16 rebounds, and 16 assists, while Jamal Murray contributed 27 points and four rebounds. The Nuggets hold the No. 3 seed in the West, trailing the Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder by a couple of games. Denver ranks tenth in the NBA in adjusted offensive efficiency and defensive efficiency. The Nuggets are averaging 114.5 points on 49.2% shooting and allowing 110.7 points on 46.6% shooting.
For the Nuggets, only Vlatko Cancar is unavailable for them, as he underwent a surgery on his left knee.
Prediction:
Denver Nuggets
Odds: 0.85
Total Under: 105.5
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