Denver Nuggets vs Miami Heat Picks and Prediction for Monday December 29 2025

By: Eddie Kline Published 12/29/2025, 03:20 AM ET

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The Kaseya Center will play host to a Monday night NBA clash between the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Nuggets (22-9) have won 12 of their first 16 road games and trail San Antonio by one full game for second place in the Western Conference standings. On Saturday, Denver was outscored by 15 points during the second half of a 127-126 road loss against Orlando.

Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic tallied a team-high 34 points (11-22 FG), 21 rebounds, and 12 assists. Jamal Murray added 24 points (9-21 FG) and five assists. Tim Hardaway Jr. nailed 4-for-12 from long distance and finished with 20 points for the Nuggets, who shot 51 percent from the field.

Heat Preview

The Miami Heat have won 11 of their first 16 home games and are a half-game out of sixth place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Heat (17-15) rank fourth in the league in defensive efficiency and are allowing 117.4 points per contest. On Saturday, Miami assisted on 33 of 55 made field goals and shot 51 percent overall during a 142-116 home victory versus Indiana.

Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Andrew Wiggins led Miami with 28 points apiece on a combined 23-for-31 shooting performance. Norman Powell chipped in 23 points (7-19 FG) and five boards. Nikola Jovic added 19 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists in 25 minutes off the Heat bench.

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Nuggets vs Heat Pick

Miami G Tyler Herro is recovering from a toe injury and remains without an official timetable to return. The Nuggets lead the league in offensive efficiency and have the best player on the floor. Take Denver to bounce back with a road victory and cover. Final Score Prediction, Denver Nuggets win 127-118. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for the Nuggets with the Thrillz promo code. Make the most of your bets on the Heats by using the sportsbook promos. Make sure when you place your Heat vs Nuggets bet you are using the bet365 bonus code.

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