With the Golden State Warriors securing their fourth NBA championship in eight seasons, let's analyze the best betting opportunities for the 2023 NBA Finals.

Miami Heat (+1000)

• Finished as #1 seed despite injuries throughout season
• Core returning: Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro
• Strong bench depth
• Pat Riley's track record of making unexpected blockbuster moves
• Nearly made Finals in 2022 (lost Game 7 ECF by 4 points)
• Value bet before potential roster improvements

Denver Nuggets (+1400)

• Led by back-to-back MVP Nikola Jokic
• Won 48 games despite missing two key players
• Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. returning from injury
• Previously reached WCF with healthy core (2020)
• Strong title contender when roster is fully healthy
• Undervalued at current odds

Cleveland Cavaliers (+8000)

• Best record since LeBron era (44-38)
• Was #3 seed at All-Star break
• 26-14 record with Allen-Garland-Mobley lineup
• Elite statistical metrics when healthy
• Strong young core with room to improve
• Best longshot value on the board

The Nuggets and Heat offer solid value as established contenders, while the Cavaliers present an intriguing longshot opportunity with their young, improving roster. Consider placing futures bets before offseason moves potentially shift these odds.

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