Miami Heat vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
| Game Time | 8:00 pm EST |
| Miami Heat Line | +13 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder Line | -13 |
| Total | 219.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Miami Heat vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
Below is a detailed analysis for Miami Heat vs Oklahoma City Thunder game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
The team with the best record currently in the league, the Oklahoma City Thunder, are hosting the Miami Heat in this matchup. The Thunder have been unstoppable once again, as they saw Chet Holmgren return to the lineup and have six consecutive wins. On the other hand, the Heat finally traded away Jimmy Butler but have three losses in their last four games.
Miami Heat vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report: Cason Wallace, Lu Dort, Chet Holmgren, Osmani Dieng are questionable, Ajay Mitchell, Nikola Topic are out.
Miami Heat Injury Report: Dru Smith is out.
Oklahoma City Thunder Form and Trends
The Oklahoma City Thunder has a 43-10 record this season and are sitting in the first place of the West. The Thunder are 34-16-3 against the spread and 27-24-2 in over/under, while having a 24-3 home record. Oklahoma City is 6-0 in their last 6 games, and are 5-1 against the spread. Over is 8-2-1 in their last 11 games.
The Thunder are coming off a 137-101 home victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the Thunder both in scoring with 32.6 points, and in assists made with 6, adding 5.1 rebounds per game. Jalen Williams adds 21.1 points, 5.5 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game.
Miami Heat Form and Trends
The Heat have a 25-26 record this season and are sitting on the 7th place of the East. Miami is 21-30 against the spread and 27-24 in over/under, while having a 12-15 road record. The Heat are 1-3 in their last 4 games, and 1-5 against the spread in their last 6. Under is 4-1 in their last 5 games.
Miami is coming off an 85-103 home defeat by the Boston Celtics. Tyler Herro leads Miami in scoring with an average of 23.7 points, adding 5.6 rebounds and 5.6 assists. Andrew Wiggins adds 17.4 points and 4.6 rebounds per game.
Miami Heat vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Thunder are scoring 117.5 points per game, ranking 4th in the league. They shoot 47.3% from the field (9th) and 35.5% from beyond the arc (15th). Defensively, they are the best team in the NBA, allowing 104.6 points per game.
Offensively, the Heat are averaging 110 points per game, which is 24th in the league. Miami shoots with 45.3% from the field (22nd), and with 36.2% from beyond the arc (12th). Defensively, they allow 110.5 points per game, which is the 7th-best in the NBA.
In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Thunder won 104-97 on the road. the Thunder have won their last three meetings against the Heat, and are 5-1 against the spread in their last 6 meetings. Under is 4-0 in their last 4 meetings in Oklahoma City.
Miami Heat vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
In this Miami Heat vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction, the Thunder are coming as -13 home favorites. The Thunder are rightfully favored, as they have been superior team this season, and are the second-best home team in the NBA, and the best in the West. The Thunder have been in excellent form lately, while on the other hand, the Heat are struggling mightily, as they have scored 85 and 86 points in their last two games, and are up against the best defense of the NBA. I expect the Thunder to get the job done with ease in this matchup.
Nick’s Free Pick: Oklahoma City Thunder -13
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