The Thunder will play the Heat on Friday, December 20th, 2024. 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
Now that the 2024-25 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Miami Heat set for Friday, December 20th, 2024. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Oklahoma City Thunder currently have a 99.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the Miami Heat is 92.67. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Oklahoma City Thunder - The Oklahoma City Thunder currently have a 9-3 record as an away team. That standing puts them 2nd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Miami Heat - The Miami Heat start this matchup with a 8-4 record as a home team. They now rank 6th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Oklahoma City Thunder currently rank 10th (115.6) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Miami Heat stand at 15th averaging 112.8 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 103.5 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder, ranking them 26th in the league. The Miami Heat currently rank 22nd in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 109.7 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Oklahoma City Thunder have notched a 4-1 Western Northwest Division division record, while the Miami Heat possess a 3-1 Eastern Southeast Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Oklahoma City Thunder have a 20-5 overall record, while the Miami Heat have a 13-11 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye scallywags! The Thunder sail to Miami for a showdown...against the Heat. The fans be rowdy in the Heat's arena, ready for battle...with their rivals from the West.
The Thunder boast a 20-5 record, while the Heat stand at 13-11. In the Western Northwest, Thunder be dominatin' with a 4-1 record...while the Heat hold a 3-1 record in the Eastern Southeast.
Thunder be scorin' an average of 115.6 points per game...while the Heat be notchin' 112.8 points per game. See you courtside at today's game, mateys. Be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks. Look at this game's prop bets below, if ye dare. Arrr!
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 -1.5 +105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Miami Heat are +1.5 -130 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 217.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 217.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are the -115 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Miami Heat are the -105 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Thunder
Heat
12/20/24 8:10pm EST | -1.5 +105+1.5 -130 |
Underdog Miami Heat - Miami Heat bettors risk $100 to win $76.92 at -130 odds.
A +1.5 Miami Heat underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.
Favorite Oklahoma City Thunder - Oklahoma City Thunder bettors risk $100 to win $105 at +105 odds.
A -1.5 Oklahoma City Thunder favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.
Oklahoma City Thunder at Miami Heat Prop Bets
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Thunder
Heat
Game to Overtime
12/20/24 8:10pm EST | Yes +1000No -2500Bet |
Heat
Team Total Points
OKC at MIA 12/20/24 8:10pm EST | 109.5 o -110109.5 u -120Bet |
Thunder
Team Total Points
OKC at MIA 12/20/24 8:10pm EST | 108.5 o -120108.5 u -105Bet |
Alex Caruso
Points Scored
OKC at MIA 12/20/24 8:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1455.5 u +110Bet |
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Bam Adebayo
Points Scored
OKC at MIA 12/20/24 8:10pm EST | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -120Bet |
Cason Wallace
Points Scored
OKC at MIA 12/20/24 8:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1156.5 u -120Bet |
Duncan Robinson
Points Scored
OKC at MIA 12/20/24 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1109.5 u -120Bet |
Haywood Highsmith
Points Scored
OKC at MIA 12/20/24 8:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1155.5 u -115Bet |
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Isaiah Hartenstein
Points Scored
OKC at MIA 12/20/24 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o +10011.5 u -135Bet |
Isaiah Joe
Points Scored
OKC at MIA 12/20/24 8:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1256.5 u -105Bet |
Jaime Jaquez Jr
Points Scored
OKC at MIA 12/20/24 8:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1206.5 u -110Bet |
Jalen Williams
Points Scored
OKC at MIA 12/20/24 8:10pm EST | 21.5 o -10521.5 u -130Bet |
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Jimmy Butler
Points Scored
OKC at MIA 12/20/24 8:10pm EST | 17.5 o -11517.5 u -115Bet |
Luguentz Dort
Points Scored
OKC at MIA 12/20/24 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1059.5 u -125Bet |
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Points Scored
OKC at MIA 12/20/24 8:10pm EST | 29.5 o +10029.5 u -135Bet |
Terry Rozier
Points Scored
OKC at MIA 12/20/24 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o -11010.5 u -125Bet |
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Tyler Herro
Points Scored
OKC at MIA 12/20/24 8:10pm EST | 21.5 o -12021.5 u -110Bet |
Bam Adebayo
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at MIA 12/20/24 8:10pm EST | 32.5 o -12032.5 u -110Bet |
Cason Wallace
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at MIA 12/20/24 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -11511.5 u -115Bet |
Duncan Robinson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at MIA 12/20/24 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o -12513.5 u -105Bet |
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Haywood Highsmith
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at MIA 12/20/24 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1109.5 u -120Bet |
Isaiah Joe
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at MIA 12/20/24 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o +10010.5 u -130Bet |
Jaime Jaquez Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at MIA 12/20/24 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o +10011.5 u -130Bet |
Jalen Williams
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at MIA 12/20/24 8:10pm EST | 32.5 o -10532.5 u -125Bet |
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Jimmy Butler
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at MIA 12/20/24 8:10pm EST | 28.5 o -10528.5 u -125Bet |
Luguentz Dort
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at MIA 12/20/24 8:10pm EST | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -125Bet |
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at MIA 12/20/24 8:10pm EST | 40.5 o -12040.5 u -115Bet |
Tyler Herro
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at MIA 12/20/24 8:10pm EST | 30.5 o -11530.5 u -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| z - Oklahoma City Thunder | 68 | 14 | 0.829 | 0.0 | 35-6 | 32-8 | 12-4 | 39-13 | 120.5 | 107.6 | +12.9 | W4 | 8-2 |
| xp - Miami Heat | 37 | 45 | 0.451 | +31.0 | 19-22 | 17-23 | 10-6 | 24-28 | 110.6 | 110.0 | +0.6 | L1 | 6-4 |
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 |
No NBA Championship TM Miami Heat YR: futures available
Oklahoma City Thunder & Miami Heat Team Pages
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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 Friday, December 20th, 2024 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.