Miami Heat vs Denver Nuggets Preview and Prediction - Nov. 5 | 2025-26 NBA Season

The Miami Heat vs Denver Nuggets game is one of the 11 matches scheduled to be played in the NBA on Wednesday. Miami has had a good start to its season and is heading into the matchup with a 4-3 record.

They secured a close 120-119 win over the LA Clippers in their latest game on Monday. Bam Adebayo scored 25-points and collected 10-rebounds to carry his team over the finish line.

On the other hand, the Nuggets have been in stellar form. They currently have a 4-2 record and are heading into the matchup after securing a 130-124 win over the Sacramento Kings on Monday. Nikola Jokic was the brightest star on the court that night. He dominated the Nuggets' stat chart for the night with 34-points, seven-rebounds and 14-assists.

Miami Heat vs Denver Nuggets game details

The Heat-Nuggets game will tip off at 9:10 p.m. ET. It will be played in the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. The matchup will air on ALT, KTVD, and KUSA. The online stream will be available on Fubo.

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Miami Heat vs Denver Nuggets betting lines

Moneyline: Heat (+310) vs Nuggets (-390)

Spread: Heat (+9.5) vs Nuggets (-9.5)

Total (O/U): Heat (o242.5) -110 vs Nuggets (u242.5) -110

Note: The odds listed are subject to change close to tip-off.

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Miami Heat vs Denver Nuggets preview

The Miami Heat vs Denver Nuggets game is shaping up to be an intense matchup where both teams will play hard to extend their win streaks. Denver has a better roster on paper, but Miami has shown everyone time and time again that they can pull off major upsets.

It will be a battle of the titans as Nikola Jokic goes up against Bam Adebayo. The Serbian international holds the edge on Adebayo when it comes to creating opportunities for his teammates. The game will eventually come down to the performances of guards in both teams, as they will be the most important players in the matchup.

Miami Heat vs Denver Nuggets predicted starting lineups

Heat

PG- Jamal Murray | SG- Christian Braun | SF- Cameron Johnson | PF- Aaron Gordon | C- Nikola Jokic

Nuggets

PG- Davion Mitchell | SG- Norman Powell | SF- Pelle Larsson | PF- Andrew Wiggins | C- Bam Adebayo

Miami Heat vs Denver Nuggets betting tips

Bam Adebayo has an over/under of 32.5 points via FanDuel. He is averaging 22.4 points per game, so the safe bet is under

Nikola Jokic has an over/under of 47.5 points via FanDuel. While Jokic is a great player, he is averaging 22.7 points per game. The safe bet would be to choose under on this parlay.

Game prediction

The bookmakers have favored the Nuggets heavily to win the matchup. The Nuggets have the roster depth to overwhelm the Heat. However, a surprise upset is never not an option for Miami.

Edited by Avi Shravan