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Miami @ Denver

Current Records: Miami 7-2; Denver 5-4

What to Know

The Miami Heat have enjoyed the comforts of home their last two games, but now they must head out on the road. They will take on the Denver Nuggets at 9 p.m. ET last Monday at Ball Arena. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents.

It was a close one, but last week the Heat sidestepped the Utah Jazz for a 118-115 win. Miami's point guard Kyle Lowry looked sharp as he dropped a triple-double on 20 points, 12 boards, and ten assists.

Speaking of close games: Denver escaped with a win two weeks ago against the Houston Rockets by the margin of a single free throw, 95-94. The Nuggets' center Nikola Jokic did his thing and posted a double-double on 28 points and 14 rebounds.

Barring any buzzer beaters, Miami is expected to win a tight contest. They have been consistent moneymakers against the spread when favored (4-2), so they might be worth a quick bet.

The wins brought Miami up to 7-2 and Denver to 5-4. A pair of stats to keep an eye on: The Heat rank fourth in the league when it comes to points per game, with 110.6 on average. But the Nuggets come into the matchup boasting the fewest points allowed per game in the league at 98. These opposing strengths should make for an exciting matchup.

How To Watch

  • When: Monday at 9 p.m. ET
  • Where: Ball Arena -- Denver, Colorado
  • TV: Altitude Sports & Entertainmnt
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $11.00

Odds

The Heat are a slight 1.5-point favorite against the Nuggets, according to the latest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Heat as a 1-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Denver have won seven out of their last 12 games against Miami.

  • Apr 14, 2021 - Denver 123 vs. Miami 106
  • Jan 27, 2021 - Denver 109 vs. Miami 82
  • Aug 01, 2020 - Miami 125 vs. Denver 105
  • Nov 05, 2019 - Denver 109 vs. Miami 89
  • Feb 11, 2019 - Denver 103 vs. Miami 87
  • Jan 08, 2019 - Denver 103 vs. Miami 99
  • Mar 19, 2018 - Miami 149 vs. Denver 141
  • Nov 03, 2017 - Denver 95 vs. Miami 94
  • Apr 02, 2017 - Denver 116 vs. Miami 113
  • Nov 30, 2016 - Miami 106 vs. Denver 98
  • Mar 14, 2016 - Miami 124 vs. Denver 119
  • Jan 15, 2016 - Miami 98 vs. Denver 95

Injury Report for Denver

  • Will Barton: Game-Time Decision (Back)
  • Austin Rivers: Game-Time Decision (Undisclosed)
  • Vlatko Cancar: Game-Time Decision (Hip)
  • Michael Porter Jr.: Out (Back)
  • Jamal Murray: Out (Knee)

Injury Report for Miami

  • Jimmy Butler: Game-Time Decision (Ankle)
  • Bam Adebayo: Game-Time Decision (Knee)
  • Markieff Morris: Out (Neck)
  • Victor Oladipo: Out (Quadriceps)