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

Miami Heat (+1000)

• Finished as the #1 seed despite injuries throughout season
• Core of Butler, Adebayo, and Herro returning
• Deep bench provides stability
• Pat Riley's track record of making surprise blockbuster moves
• Nearly made Finals in 2022 (lost Game 7 ECF by 4 points)
• Good value before potential roster improvements

Denver Nuggets (+1400)

• Led by back-to-back MVP Nikola Jokic
• Won 48 games despite missing Murray and Porter Jr. most of season
• Made WCF in 2020 with healthy core
• Both Murray and Porter expected back for 2022-23
• Strong value as 5th choice in West despite proven playoff success

Cleveland Cavaliers (+8000)

• Were #3 seed at All-Star break before injuries
• 26-14 record with Allen, Garland, Mobley playing together
• Elite potential on both ends (+8 net rating with core trio)
• Led East in playoff probability report at midseason
• Young core with room for improvement
• Best longshot value given proven upside when healthy

The Heat and Nuggets offer solid value given their proven playoff success and potential for improvement. The Cavaliers are the top longshot bet with their young core and demonstrated ceiling when healthy.

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