The Thunder will play the Heat on Saturday, January 17th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Miami Heat will tip-off on Saturday, January 17th, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Oklahoma City Thunder come to this game with a 100.00 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Miami Heat, is currently 91.67. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Oklahoma City Thunder - The Oklahoma City Thunder currently have a 15-4 away team record. They now rank 2nd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Miami Heat - The Miami Heat come to the floor sporting a 14-7 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 4th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Oklahoma City Thunder currently rank 2nd (121.1) for average points scored per game. The Miami Heat stand 5th, averaging 119.4 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 107.7 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder, ranking them 30th in the league. Meanwhile, the Miami Heat currently rank 9th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 117.8 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Oklahoma City Thunder currently have a 7-2 Western Northwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Miami Heat, come to the game with a 3-3 Eastern Southeast Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Oklahoma City Thunder have a 35-7 overall record, while the Miami Heat have a 21-20 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, mateys! The Thunder clash with the Heat in Miami... Expect a raucous crowd and fierce battles on the court... Thunder boast a stellar 35-7 record, while Heat stand at 21-20... Thunder lead their division at 7-2, while Heat are 3-3... Thunder average 121.1 points per game, Heat average 119.4... Be sure to review each team's performance stats... Our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads... Totals, and moneylines for this game... We have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below.
Best Thunder at Heat Odds
| Underdog Miami Heat | Favorite Oklahoma City Thunder |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Miami Heat | Favorite Oklahoma City Thunder |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Oklahoma City Thunder are -11.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Miami Heat are +11.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 234.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 234.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are the -500 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Miami Heat are the +375 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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 BetMGMBet |
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Thunder
Heat
1/17/26 8:10pm EST | -11.5 -110+11.5 -110 |
Underdog Miami Heat - Miami Heat bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +11.5 Miami Heat underdog bet wins if they lose by 11 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 12 or more.
Favorite Oklahoma City Thunder - Oklahoma City Thunder bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -11.5 Oklahoma City Thunder favorite bet wins if they win by 12 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 11 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Oklahoma City Thunder at Miami Heat Prop Bets
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Thunder
Heat
Game to Overtime
1/17/26 8:10pm EST | Yes +1750No -10000Bet |
Heat
Team Total Points
OKC at MIA 1/17/26 8:10pm EST | 110.5 o -120110.5 u -105Bet |
Thunder
Team Total Points
OKC at MIA 1/17/26 8:10pm EST | 123.5 o -110123.5 u -115Bet |
Aaron Wiggins
Points Scored
OKC at MIA 1/17/26 8:10pm EST | 8.5 o +1008.5 u -130Bet |
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Ajay Mitchell
Points Scored
OKC at MIA 1/17/26 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11812.5 u -110Bet |
Alex Caruso
Points Scored
OKC at MIA 1/17/26 8:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1105.5 u -118Bet |
Andrew Wiggins
Points Scored
OKC at MIA 1/17/26 8:10pm EST | 15.5 o -11815.5 u -110Bet |
Bam Adebayo
Points Scored
OKC at MIA 1/17/26 8:10pm EST | 16.5 o -11516.5 u -115Bet |
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Cason Wallace
Points Scored
OKC at MIA 1/17/26 8:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1406.5 u +105Bet |
Chet Holmgren
Points Scored
OKC at MIA 1/17/26 8:10pm EST | 17.5 o -10517.5 u -130Bet |
Jalen Williams
Points Scored
OKC at MIA 1/17/26 8:10pm EST | 18.5 o -11018.5 u -118Bet |
Kel el Ware
Points Scored
OKC at MIA 1/17/26 8:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1058.5 u -125Bet |
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Luguentz Dort
Points Scored
OKC at MIA 1/17/26 8:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1257.5 u -105Bet |
Nikola Jovic
Points Scored
OKC at MIA 1/17/26 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1309.5 u -105Bet |
Norman Powell
Points Scored
OKC at MIA 1/17/26 8:10pm EST | 22.5 o -12022.5 u -110Bet |
Pelle Larsson
Points Scored
OKC at MIA 1/17/26 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o -12010.5 u -110Bet |
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Points Scored
OKC at MIA 1/17/26 8:10pm EST | 31.5 o -10531.5 u -125Bet |
Simone Fontecchio
Points Scored
OKC at MIA 1/17/26 8:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1307.5 u -105Bet |
Tyler Herro
Points Scored
OKC at MIA 1/17/26 8:10pm EST | 19.5 o -12519.5 u -105Bet |
Aaron Wiggins
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at MIA 1/17/26 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o -10513.5 u -130Bet |
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Bam Adebayo
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at MIA 1/17/26 8:10pm EST | 29.5 o -11529.5 u -115Bet |
Cason Wallace
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at MIA 1/17/26 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -11011.5 u -120Bet |
Chet Holmgren
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at MIA 1/17/26 8:10pm EST | 29.5 o -11029.5 u -120Bet |
Jalen Williams
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at MIA 1/17/26 8:10pm EST | 29.5 o -10529.5 u -125Bet |
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Luguentz Dort
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at MIA 1/17/26 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -10512.5 u -125Bet |
Nikola Jovic
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at MIA 1/17/26 8:10pm EST | 17.5 o -13017.5 u -105Bet |
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at MIA 1/17/26 8:10pm EST | 42.5 o -11542.5 u -115Bet |
Tyler Herro
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at MIA 1/17/26 8:10pm EST | 28.5 o -11828.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Oklahoma City Thunder | 42 | 14 | 0.750 | 0.0 | 22-6 | 20-7 | 8-3 | 32-9 | 119.7 | 108.0 | +11.7 | L1 | 5-5 |
| Miami Heat | 29 | 27 | 0.518 | +13.0 | 16-11 | 13-16 | 4-5 | 15-16 | 119.6 | 117.2 | +2.4 | W1 | 5-5 |
Oklahoma City Thunder & Miami Heat Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Oklahoma City Thunder Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Thunder | +150 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Heat | +15000 Bet |
Oklahoma City Thunder & Miami Heat Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Oklahoma City Thunder vs Miami Heat NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, January 17th, 2026 at 8:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Oklahoma City Thunder vs Miami Heat Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Oklahoma City Thunder vs Miami Heat Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.