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Miami Heat vs OKC Thunder Picks: Odds, Where to Watch, Trends and Same-Game Parlay at 6.25 Odds

Agbeniga Ayobami

MIAMI HEAT VS OKC THUNDER SAME-GAME PARLAY, BETTING ODDS, PLAYER PROPS

Oklahoma City Thunder – 4.5
Chet Holmgren over 17.5 points
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander over 6.5 rebounds

Heat vs Thunder Same-Game Parlay Odds: 6.25

Odds available as of January 10th 2024. Odds may now differ.

Go with our tip at bet365The Oklahoma City Thunder will travel to Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida to face the Miami Heat. Last season the Heat won both of their games against the Thunder. However, this season has seen the Thunder emerge as one of the surprise teams in the NBA, boasting a notable record of 24 wins and 11 losses. Can the Thunder get revenge in this clash?

Read below for our analysis of the Miami Heat vs Oklahoma City Thunder from Basketball expert Agbeniga Ayobami. For more free basketball tips, visit the bettingexpert community, and for more expert tips, visit our Expert Insights section.

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Miami Heat vs OKC Thunder Same-Game Parlay
Game Info
Miami Heat vs OKC Thunder Stats & Facts
Betting Odds
Trends
Miami Heat Key Player
OKC Thunder Key Player
Miami Heat vs OKC Thunder H2H
Injury Report
Where to Watch Miami Heat vs OKC Thunder?
Safer Gambling

MIAMI HEAT VS OKC THUNDER SAME-GAME PARLAY: OKC Get 11th Road Win

OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER – 4.5

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s recent form has been impressive, winning nine of their last 12 games, and they aim to maintain their momentum after a 136-128 road victory against the Wizards. In contrast, the Miami Heat have struggled on the offensive end, ranking 23rd in the NBA for points per game with an average of 112.7.
Although the Heat excel in three-point shooting, ranking third in percentage, they face challenges in field goal attempts and field goals made per game, being 29th and 28th, respectively.

CHET HOLMGREN OVER 17.5 POINTS

Chet Holmgren, the NBA Rookie of the Year favourite, has been displaying his skills beyond his known strengths in rebounds and shot-blocking. Notably, he delivered standout performances with 33 and 36 points against formidable opponents like Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers, as well as Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors in November.

Since then, Holmgren has consistently demonstrated his scoring abilities, recording 17 or more points in 11 of his last 15 outings, including a recent 31-point performance against the Washington Wizards. With this performance from this youngster, he surely deserves a place in our parley.

SHAI GILGEOUS-ALEXANDER OVER 6.5 REBOUNDS

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is expected to have a favourable game against the Miami Heat, especially if Tyler Herro has to defend him on the wing – with the potential absence of Jimmy Butler due to injury.

Gilgeous-Alexander has been showing his offensive prowess, and facing a Heat team with defensive challenges could provide him with opportunities to excel. Additionally, he average 9.3 rebounds in his last three games.

GAME INFO

Game Day: January 10th, 2024.
Time: 7:30 PM ET
Location: Miami, Florida
Arena: Kaseya Center

MIAMI HEAT VS OKC THUNDER STATS AND FACTS

Oklahoma City Thunder leads the NBA with an impressive three-point shooting percentage of 39.7%.
The Thunder boast the third-best offence in the league, averaging 122.2 points per game.
Defensively, the Thunder rank 15th in the league, allowing an average of 114.6 points per contest.
The Thunder has faced challenges in rebounding this season, ranking third-worst in the NBA in boards per game (40.7) and fifth-worst in rebounds allowed per game (45.5).
The Thunder rank 10th in the league in assists, delivering an average of 26.9 assists per game.
Oklahoma City demonstrates excellent ball security, committing only 11.7 turnovers per game, which is the second-best in the NBA.
The Thunder lead the league in forcing turnovers, with an average of 15.3 turnovers per contest.
Miami Heat is the ninth-ranked defence (111.6).
The Heat are the NBA’s 23rd-ranked scoring team (112.7 PPG)

BETTING ODDS

MIAMI HEAT VS OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER BETTING ODDS
Bet365 Odds	Moneyline	Over/Under 234.5	Handicap +/-4.5
Miami Heat	2.60	1.90	1.90
Oklahoma City Thunder	1.52	1.90	1.90

Odds available as of January 10th 2024. Odds may now differ.

Go with our tip at bet365

TRENDS

The Thunder have an outstanding 23-11-1 against the spread (ATS) record this season.
Oklahoma City Thunder has been the favourite in 21 games this season and has won an impressive 76.2% (16 victories) of those contests.
When the Thunder are favoured by 4.5 points or more, they boast an impressive 10-2 record.
Miami Heat holds a 17-18-1 ATS record this season.
When the Heat are underdogs by 4.5 points or more, they have a 6-5 ATS record.
As moneyline underdogs this season, the Heat have a record of 6-10. In contrast, the Thunder have been successful as moneyline favourites, boasting a strong 16-5 record.

MIAMI HEAT KEY PLAYER

Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo played pivotal roles in the Miami Heat’s recent victory against the Houston Rockets, with Herro leading the team in scoring. Herro, after a brief dip in form, rediscovered his shooting touch, becoming an option for the Heat alongside Bam Adebayo.

Adebayo, in particular, has been on a tear, posting impressive numbers with double-doubles in seven of his last eight games and consistently contributing on both ends of the court. With Jimmy Butler’s uncertain return date and Kyle Lowry’s potential absence due to injury, Herro and Adebayo could continue to play crucial roles for the team.

OKC THUNDER KEY PLAYER

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s superb performances with the Oklahoma City Thunder recently earned him recognition as the Western Conference Player of the Month. While Gilgeous-Alexander is an established player, the spotlight is also on Chet Holmgren, the 2022 2nd overall NBA draft pick, who is making a significant impact as a rookie.

Holmgren’s exceptional performances have positioned him as the frontrunner for the NBA Rookie of the Year award. His shot-blocking abilities, impeccable timing, and defensive prowess are contributing to the success of the Oklahoma City Thunder. After sitting out the entire previous season due to a Lisfranc injury, Holmgren has emerged as a valuable asset for his team.

MIAMI HEAT VS OKC THUNDER H2H

The Miami Heat and the Oklahoma City Thunder have faced each other in 70 regular-season games, with the Thunder holding the advantage with 40 victories compared to the Heat’s 30. It’s worth noting that the Heat have won each of the last 6 games between the two teams.

MIAMI HEAT VS OKC THUNDER INJURY REPORT

Heat:

Caleb Martin is doubtful due to an ankle injury.
Kyle Lowry is doubtful due to a hand injury coupled with illness.
Jimmy Butler is out of this clash due to a toe injury.

Thunder:

Davis Bertans is questionable due to illness.

MIAMI HEAT VS OKC THUNDER WHERE TO WATCH?

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