Thunder vs Heat Odds, Predictions, and Best Bets for December 20
Get ready for the Thunder and Heat matchup with key stats, predictions, and betting trends to help you make informed choices
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Oklahoma City: It’s game day! The Thunder are taking on the Heat at Kaseya Center. The Thunder are doing great this season with a record of 21-5, and they’ve been solid on the road, winning 10 out of 13 games. Meanwhile, the Heat have been holding their own at home, winning 7 of their last 10 games.
Before the game, you’ll want to check out all the latest info. We’ve got the odds, team performance, and player stats all lined up for you. Plus, our experts have some predictions and best bets to share.
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As for the odds, the Thunder are expected to score around 108.67 points, while the Heat are projected at 107.88. If you’re looking for the best lines, NBC Sports has a Live Odds tool that can help you out.
When it comes to expert picks, Drew Dinsick is leaning towards the Heat at +1.5. He thinks the Thunder might struggle since it’s their third game in four nights against a well-rested Miami team. The Heat’s zone defense could really challenge OKC’s shooting.
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Our model runs projections for every game based on recent performances and matchups. It helps us figure out the best bets for today’s game.
Here’s what our model suggests: for the moneyline, it’s a no-go. But for the spread, it’s leaning towards Miami at +1.5. And for the total, it’s recommending the under on 216.5.
Miami is on a roll with a five-game home winning streak, while OKC has been impressive in close games, going 17-1 in matches decided by 10 points or less. Just a heads up, Chet Holmgren and Jaylin Williams are still out for the Thunder, but Bam Adebayo is putting up solid numbers for Miami.
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