The 2023 NBA season could come to a close on Monday. The Denver Nuggets hold a 3-1 lead over the Miami Heat ahead of Game 5 and need one more win to secure their first-ever title. The Heat are looking to steal another game in Denver after dropping two straight at home, but the odds are against them. Nevertheless, we've gone over some of the best bets for the matchup before its tip-off at 8: 30 p.m. ET here.

Tip-off is set for 8:30 p.m. ET at Ball Arena in Denver. The Nuggets are -400 on the money line and nine-point home favorites at Caesars Sportsbook. The Heat are +310 underdogs, and the over/under is installed at 209.5. 

SportsLine NBA expert Ameer Tyree has analyzed the Nuggets vs. Heat Game 5 lines and has several plays he loves on the spread, total, and props. One spot where he sees a clear edge for bettors? The total.

"The total was a mere 203 points in Game 4 and the Heat were held under 100 points for the third time in the championship series. The Nuggets have suffocated the shorthanded underdogs in nearly every contest. However, Tyler Herro has been upgraded to questionable for Game 5 and rotations will shorten drastically to keep the best scorers on the court," Tyree told SportsLine.

Tyree is also backing a player prop for Game 5. You can find out which player recent trends give him desirable double-double odds here.

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