NBA 2024-2025 betting

[Harkorede]

I'm also on the Jimmy Buckets bandwagon so let's see how far he can make this series against the Denver Nuggets teams. Again, they have been underrated since game 1 of this playoffs and yet Jimmy proved his MVP mentality since the series against the Bucks. So it's going to be Jimmy against Jamal Murray, and let's see if Aaron Gordon can somewhat stop him.

I'm considering taking the handicap in game 1 because I'm afraid to bet on the ML. There's a chance that the Heat will cover the spread even if they lose, especially if the game is close. Jimmy Butler has been unstoppable, and not even Gordon could stop him. Jimmy is quick and knows how to pass the ball to his open teammates. I don't know what their specific strategy will be in game 1, but I'm confident that the Heat will always be competitive.

I'll pass on the game one ML, If I'll have to bet on the Heat, it will be based on the odds not what I'm expecting of the Heat, the first game is usually where to draw a decent conclusion about certain match ups and other stuffs about players and how each team/players would approach the series.

That said, there are a lot of easy props for the Miami Heat players, especially in terms of the assist, the lines are very low and worth a gamble over and over again.

[btc_angela]

I'm also on the Jimmy Buckets bandwagon so let's see how far he can make this series against the Denver Nuggets teams. Again, they have been underrated since game 1 of this playoffs and yet Jimmy proved his MVP mentality since the series against the Bucks. So it's going to be Jimmy against Jamal Murray, and let's see if Aaron Gordon can somewhat stop him.

I'm considering taking the handicap in game 1 because I'm afraid to bet on the ML. There's a chance that the Heat will cover the spread even if they lose, especially if the game is close. Jimmy Butler has been unstoppable, and not even Gordon could stop him. Jimmy is quick and knows how to pass the ball to his open teammates. I don't know what their specific strategy will be in game 1, but I'm confident that the Heat will always be competitive.

Same here, If I'm going to bet on the Heat, if might be on the handicap, it's very hard to see how game 1 will turn out. If could be a blow out win by the Nuggets as the Heat is very tired from a grueling game 7 series with the Celtics.

Or the Heat will make the fight as close as possible with Jimmy and the rest of the gang.

But it's hard to see, the Nuggets is playing perfect against the Lakers, Jokic having good numbers that is comparable to the legend Wilt Chamberlain.

[YuginKadoya]

I'm considering taking the handicap in game 1 because I'm afraid to bet on the ML. There's a chance that the Heat will cover the spread even if they lose, especially if the game is close. Jimmy Butler has been unstoppable, and not even Gordon could stop him. Jimmy is quick and knows how to pass the ball to his open teammates. I don't know what their specific strategy will be in game 1, but I'm confident that the Heat will always be competitive.

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,

Same here, If I'm going to bet on the Heat, if might be on the handicap, it's very hard to see how game 1 will turn out. If could be a blow out win by the Nuggets as the Heat is very tired from a grueling game 7 series with the Celtics.

Or the Heat will make the fight as close as possible with Jimmy and the rest of the gang.

But it's hard to see, the Nuggets is playing perfect against the Lakers, Jokic having good numbers that is comparable to the legend Wilt Chamberlain.

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

[danherbias07]

Game 1 is tomorrow. Place your bets guys.
Here are the odds for the game.
Denver Nuggets ML @1.27 | -10.5 @2.11
Miami Heat ML @4.00 | +10.5 @1.71

My instincts tell me to test the waters first and go for a non-greedy pick. I am taking the Denver Nuggets (-8.5) only. Adding to my singles is the Over 216.5.
I also have some player props on my mind too but I think I will create my betbuilder later before the game starts just to be sure about the roster of each team. We don't know what could happen during warm-ups or sudden emergency body injuries.

Let's go! Good luck to everyone.

[Natalim]

Game 1 is tomorrow. Place your bets guys.
Here are the odds for the game.
Denver Nuggets ML @1.27 | -10.5 @2.11
Miami Heat ML @4.00 | +10.5 @1.71

My instincts tell me to test the waters first and go for a non-greedy pick. I am taking the Denver Nuggets (-8.5) only. Adding to my singles is the Over 216.5.
I also have some player props on my mind too but I think I will create my betbuilder later before the game starts just to be sure about the roster of each team. We don't know what could happen during warm-ups or sudden emergency body injuries.

Let's go! Good luck to everyone.

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.

[Yamifoud]

I think the over 216.5 is worth considering, considering that the Denver Nuggets will win.

What if the Nuggets do not win? There is no assurance that the Nuggets will win. Although they are playing at home, it is not guaranteed that they will win as being overly confident often leads to mistakes. That is why only a few succeed in gambling.

Regarding the pick, which is over, there is a decent chance of success because both teams are known for moving the ball and not relying too heavily on one player alone. Scoring-wise, it should not be that difficult. Based on the Nuggets' average of 118 points in their last four games, if the Miami Heat can reach 100 points, it should result in an easy win.

[Shamm]

Game 1 is tomorrow. Place your bets guys.
Here are the odds for the game.
Denver Nuggets ML @1.27 | -10.5 @2.11
Miami Heat ML @4.00 | +10.5 @1.71

My instincts tell me to test the waters first and go for a non-greedy pick. I am taking the Denver Nuggets (-8.5) only. Adding to my singles is the Over 216.5.
I also have some player props on my mind too but I think I will create my betbuilder later before the game starts just to be sure about the roster of each team. We don't know what could happen during warm-ups or sudden emergency body injuries.

Let's go! Good luck to everyone.

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.

[Japinat]

I'm also on the Jimmy Buckets bandwagon so let's see how far he can make this series against the Denver Nuggets teams. Again, they have been underrated since game 1 of this playoffs and yet Jimmy proved his MVP mentality since the series against the Bucks. So it's going to be Jimmy against Jamal Murray, and let's see if Aaron Gordon can somewhat stop him.

I'm considering taking the handicap in game 1 because I'm afraid to bet on the ML. There's a chance that the Heat will cover the spread even if they lose, especially if the game is close. Jimmy Butler has been unstoppable, and not even Gordon could stop him. Jimmy is quick and knows how to pass the ball to his open teammates. I don't know what their specific strategy will be in game 1, but I'm confident that the Heat will always be competitive.

In terms of being competitive, I've got no doubts about the Heat on that one and I'm inclined that they can somehow snatch the first victory at Denver's home. They can be very unpredictable just what we've saw throughout the Eastern Finals and with the help of their few undrafted players, they can really make it work. About the Nuggets, I've got no quarrel with them but I will be with the Heat in the first two games.

[OgNasty]

I'm also on the Jimmy Buckets bandwagon so let's see how far he can make this series against the Denver Nuggets teams. Again, they have been underrated since game 1 of this playoffs and yet Jimmy proved his MVP mentality since the series against the Bucks. So it's going to be Jimmy against Jamal Murray, and let's see if Aaron Gordon can somewhat stop him.

I'm considering taking the handicap in game 1 because I'm afraid to bet on the ML. There's a chance that the Heat will cover the spread even if they lose, especially if the game is close. Jimmy Butler has been unstoppable, and not even Gordon could stop him. Jimmy is quick and knows how to pass the ball to his open teammates. I don't know what their specific strategy will be in game 1, but I'm confident that the Heat will always be competitive.

In terms of being competitive, I've got no doubts about the Heat on that one and I'm inclined that they can somehow snatch the first victory at Denver's home. They can be very unpredictable just what we've saw throughout the Eastern Finals and with the help of their few undrafted players, they can really make it work. About the Nuggets, I've got no quarrel with them but I will be with the Heat in the first two games.

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.

[jakelyson]

Game 1 is tomorrow. Place your bets guys.
Here are the odds for the game.
Denver Nuggets ML @1.27 | -10.5 @2.11
Miami Heat ML @4.00 | +10.5 @1.71

My instincts tell me to test the waters first and go for a non-greedy pick. I am taking the Denver Nuggets (-8.5) only. Adding to my singles is the Over 216.5.
I also have some player props on my mind too but I think I will create my betbuilder later before the game starts just to be sure about the roster of each team. We don't know what could happen during warm-ups or sudden emergency body injuries.

Let's go! Good luck to everyone.

Nice Pick and you are right I really want to go with the safest bet, and all I could think of was to bet for the Denver Nuggets, for me that game from the Lakers have given them the edge, and have truly shown their potential, surely the Miami Heat win a game but for me looking at the Nuggets Timberwolves, Suns and the Lakers game all 1st game was a win so here is my pick for the game today,


Denver Nuggets vs Miami Heat

The Denver Nuggets will be playing the Miami Heat in their 1st game in the Finals of the NBA in the Ball Arena, for this game the key injury for the Nuggets are non, only Collin Gillespie (lower leg) is out of the season, while the key injuries for the Heat are Tyler Herro (hand) and is out and can not play for the Heat, and Victor Oladipo (knee) and is now out of this season, for this game just like Dan I want to try the waters 1st and I am going with the team that might be proven that they are worthy to be champion, and my pick will be the Denver Nuggets,

[mirakal]

I think the over 216.5 is worth considering, considering that the Denver Nuggets will win.

What if the Nuggets do not win? There is no assurance that the Nuggets will win. Although they are playing at home, it is not guaranteed that they will win as being overly confident often leads to mistakes. That is why only a few succeed in gambling.

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

[YuginKadoya]

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.

Well, that is why the Miami Heat have gotten Kevin Love in the 1st place, in getting him for those rebounds, just like you I am really doubting the Miami Heat if they can really do it, right now if I have seen many bet for the Miami Heat it is a risk, it was too risky for getting the win at the 1st match for sure, and this is what I am seeing right now I don't see them making any progress at all, and this is going to be a bad bet if you go with the Miami Heat, so because of this I think I will be going with the Nuggets,


Denver Nuggets VS Miami Heat

The stake odds for this game are 1.27 for the Nuggets and 4.00 for the Heat, Right now Collin Gillespie is out of the season, for the Nuggets while Tyler Herro has a hand injury and can not play for the Heat, and  Victor Oladipo has a knee and is out for the season, rather than that injuries there are no pertaining injuries on both parties, but for me, the Nuggets has the most advantage in this game and Miami Heat will be needing Kevin Love for the Offensive and defensive rebounding, but for this game I will be going with the Denver Nuggets,

[Distinctin]

Denver Nuggets VS Miami Heat

The stake odds for this game are 1.27 for the Nuggets and 4.00 for the Heat, Right now Collin Gillespie is out of the season, for the Nuggets while Tyler Herro has a hand injury and can not play for the Heat, and  Victor Oladipo has a knee and is out for the season, rather than that injuries there are no pertaining injuries on both parties, but for me, the Nuggets has the most advantage in this game and Miami Heat will be needing Kevin Love for the Offensive and defensive rebounding, but for this game I will be going with the 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.

[owengtam09]

I'm considering taking the handicap in game 1 because I'm afraid to bet on the ML. There's a chance that the Heat will cover the spread even if they lose, especially if the game is close. Jimmy Butler has been unstoppable, and not even Gordon could stop him. Jimmy is quick and knows how to pass the ball to his open teammates. I don't know what their specific strategy will be in game 1, but I'm confident that the Heat will always be competitive.

It is really tempting to take the odds of the Miami Heat even though I really think that the Nuggets have the advantage in this game I really think the Miami Heat can do miracles it is really tempting to take those bets and this is the finals and everything can surely happens so I think I might risk it this time, so I am going with the Miami Heat,


Denver Nuggets(-110) VS Miami Heat(+280)

For this game, it is really strange that I will be betting this game for the Miami Heat but it could have a chance and it is a good bet for sure, so I will be going with the Heat, but surely it is still unpredictable even though there are many pertaining that the Denver Nuggets will win this because they have swept the Los Angeles Lakers, but right now both teams had an out of the seasoned player and that are Collin Gillespie for the Denver Nuggets and Victor Oladipo for the Miami Heat and Tyler Herro is the one that is injured for the Heat, but for this game I will be risking for this game and going for the Miami Heat,

[wheelz1200]

Denver Nuggets VS Miami Heat

The stake odds for this game are 1.27 for the Nuggets and 4.00 for the Heat, Right now Collin Gillespie is out of the season, for the Nuggets while Tyler Herro has a hand injury and can not play for the Heat, and  Victor Oladipo has a knee and is out for the season, rather than that injuries there are no pertaining injuries on both parties, but for me, the Nuggets has the most advantage in this game and Miami Heat will be needing Kevin Love for the Offensive and defensive rebounding, but for this game I will be going with the 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!

[dezoel]

I still can't believe Nuggets are given those odds. I get it, they have the likely chance to win, I am not expecting Heat to win neither, but that's too little, we should be seeing something more like 1.70 at least, and 3.00 for Heat instead of 4, this one just doesn't take Heat seriously.

These are the odds for a first seeder meeting 8th seeder during first round, not during finals. Nuggets is a great team but Heat made it to finals, it should not be really this much difference between two teams facing during finals. It is going to be boring game if the game ends as the odds expect, I would expect like 20 point difference to make this legit, then I would understand why the odds were like this, but it would also be a quite boring game for sure.

[danherbias07]

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

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

I still can't believe Nuggets are given those odds. I get it, they have the likely chance to win, I am not expecting Heat to win neither, but that's too little, we should be seeing something more like 1.70 at least, and 3.00 for Heat instead of 4, this one just doesn't take Heat seriously.

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.

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!

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.

[ChiBitCTy]

Denver Nuggets VS Miami Heat

The stake odds for this game are 1.27 for the Nuggets and 4.00 for the Heat, Right now Collin Gillespie is out of the season, for the Nuggets while Tyler Herro has a hand injury and can not play for the Heat, and  Victor Oladipo has a knee and is out for the season, rather than that injuries there are no pertaining injuries on both parties, but for me, the Nuggets has the most advantage in this game and Miami Heat will be needing Kevin Love for the Offensive and defensive rebounding, but for this game I will be going with the 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!

Man, I probably agree with you on this one, but it is so hard for me to bet a spread when it's this far apart.  I am in full belief that the Nuggets will win this game, I just can't figure out by how much. I could see it being a pretty big blow out, kinda like your score indicates, but I could also see the Miami Heat shocking everyone as they have all playoffs long.

Hour and a half to decide how to bet this..

[MK-74]

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.

[morvillz7z]

∆ N. Jokic 1+ 3pt / KCP 1+ 3pt / M. Strus 1+ 3pt / C. Martin 1+ 3pt @2.00 ∆  X

I think Miami will give Jokic the 3 ball all game long, and make it tough for him to score inside. Jokic might not be the best 3pt shooter, but he's shown he will knock those down if they leave him open. He is averaging 1.8 3s on .47% shooting in the postseason which is not too bad.

KCP has at least one three-pointer in 12/L15 postseason games, including 7/8 at home. He'll get decent looks, and i'm confident he'll get one.

One of the key points of emphasis for Miami on offense is to have Jimmy and Bam ultra-aggressive and attack the basket while putting Jokic in on as many PnRs and ISOs as they can. Martin and Strus should benefit off of that, getting open looks from deep. Strus has 1+ 3pt made in 17/L18 games, while C. Martin is 16/L18. We might see some slight regression in Martin's numbers from the Celtics series but nothing too crazy.   #Let it Fly