Nuggets vs. Heat: Best bets for NBA Finals Game 3
Some of the best bets for Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
1. Nuggets (-2.5, -108) at Heat: Denver was not favored on the road in L.A. or Phoenix but is here. Nuggets get it done in Game 3.
2. Nikola Jokic under 28.5 points (+100): The two-time MVP will look to get his teammates involved in this game after scoing 41 on Sunday.
3. Gabe Vincent under 2.5 threes: The Miami guard hit some big shots in Game 2 but doesn’t have same success in Game 3.
-Odds from FanDuel Sportsbook
(Chris Schmaedeke’s Best Bets record ATS: 147-130)
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