After suffering a disappointing loss in the NBA Cup Finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder will now travel to Kaiser Center to take on the Miami Heat. The Heat come into this game fresh off a loss to the Detroit Pistons. With both teams losing games this week, the momentum of the rest of the game will determine who gets the win tonight.
Read on to learn more about the game, including injury reports, start times, where to watch, betting tips, game predictions and more.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Miami Heat: Projected starting five
Oklahoma City Thunder projected starting five
Miami Heat projected starting five
(Note: Expected starting lineups may change.)
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Miami Heat: Key players to watch
Oklahoma City Thunder key players
—Shay Gilgeous-Alexander
– Jaylen Williams
Miami Heat key players
——Tyler Herro
——Jimmy Butler
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Miami Heat Injury Report
Thermal injury report
Thunder injury report
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Miami Heat: Team Statistics
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Miami Heat: Previous Games
In the last game between the Thunder and the Heat, the Thunder narrowly lost with a 7-point lead (100-107). Gilgeous-Alexander led the team with 37 points and 6 assists on the night. The Heat, on the other hand, struggled to act as a unit near the end of the game, which allowed the Thunder to prevail. The Thunder have won both games against Miami this year, and we suspect this game will be different.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Miami Heat: Leading Players
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Miami Heat: Predictions and Betting Tips
– Money Line: Thunder (-120) vs Heat (+105)
– Point difference: Thunder (-1.5) vs. Heat (+1.5)
– Total (O/U): Thunder -110 (O 214.5) vs Heat -105 (U 214.5)
(Note: Odds are correct at the time of writing and are subject to change.)
Thunder vs Heat Game Prediction
Credits: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
The Miami Heat have improved recently, with a record of 6-4 in their last 10 games. However, the Thunder are a contender this year and are in hot shape. Even if Miami plays a good game, they don’t have enough depth on the roster to beat the Thunder. We believe Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will have a big game and take this game back to Oklahoma State.
Our prediction: Thunder will win
Also read: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (12/20): Starting five, injury report, start time, game predictions, betting tips, how to watch, and more
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Miami Heat: Date, Time and Venue
The Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Miami Heat game will be broadcast live on Friday, December 20, 2024 from the Cassia Center.
How to watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Miami Heat: Streaming details and more
– TV: Bally Sports Southwest and Bally Sports Sun
– Streaming: Sling, DirecTV Stream, FuboTV and NBA League Pass
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