

^ Back to Top ^ © 2023 ESPN Internet Ventures. Don't overlook Adebayo, who has been a force with his impressive average of 16.3 rebounds + assists in the Finals. The Heat need their perimeter shots to fall if they want to compete Monday night. Adebayo's role as a facilitator and rebounder becomes even more crucial. Miami has its backs against the wall, and you know Playoff Jimmy is likely to show up in Game 5. Moodyīest bet: Bam Adebayo over 14.5 rebounds + assists. Expect Jokic and Murray to stay aggressive. Michael Malone won't let his team get complacent, ensuring they stay hungry heading into Game 5.

Murray has also averaged an impressive 23.3 PPG as well. He became the first player in NBA history to have 10-plus assists in four NBA Finals games. The Heat have had no answer for Murray in this series. Eric Moodyīest bet: Jamal Murray over 33.5 points + assists. Only Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant had a higher combined postseason average (60.3).

The duo has averaged a combined 56.8 PPG this postseason. Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic have helped the Nuggets go 5-1 against the spread in their past six games. Miami is 0-6 against the spread in its six games following a home loss of 10 or more points. All three of the Heat's losses in the Finals have been by 10 or more points. This is surprising considering the Nuggets ranked 15th in defensive efficiency during the regular season, but have flipped the script in the postseason. Denver's defense has been a thorn in the side of the Heat. A win on Monday would make the Nuggets just the ninth team to lose only one game in the semifinals and Finals combined en route to the title. Denver is on the brink of its first NBA championship. Note: BPI numbers factor players who are ruled out but assume GTD players will play.īest bet: Nuggets (-9). Heat: Tyler Herro (OUT - hand) Victor Oladipo (OUT - knee) Sticking with Murray in lineups and for offensive props is a reasonable plan for a game with such leverage.

We know Nikola Jokic is the offensive engine for Denver, but Jamal Murray has also elevated his playmaking this postseason, averaging 7.1 dimes during the playoffs and becoming the first player with at least 10 assists in each of his first four Finals games. My model digs Kyle Lowry as a complementary scorer and playmaker. Denver's defense, meanwhile, has done well in slowing Jimmy Butler in clutch time during this series, but his scoring over is back in play in a must-win spot that should invite increased usage. The versatile center offers nice value in DFS lineups and as a target for scoring and double-double props. Miami relies on Bam Adebayo's steady production in the paint. Such a position makes sense given Denver is 9-1 straight up and 6-4 against the spread at home during this playoff run. After sweeping the Miami Heat in South Florida, the Nuggets are sizable favorites for Game 5. The Denver Nuggets return home Monday night with a chance to secure the franchise's first NBA title. What you need to know for Heat-Nuggets Game 5 NBA game odds for Game 5 are provided by Caesars Sportsbook.
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