Heat vs Thunder Prediction and NBA Tips - 21 December 2024
Last updated: Dec 21, 2024, 1:09AM | Published: Dec 20, 2024, 12:27AM
The Miami Heat will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in NBA action at Kaseya Center on Saturday, beginning at 12:00pm AEDT.
With star players Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo, the Heat are aiming to beat a Thunder team that includes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Heat vs Thunder game, plus the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Miami vs Oklahoma City NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Thunder a 55% chance of winning against the Heat at Kaseya Center.
Heat vs Thunder: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Kaseya Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Heat $1.95, Thunder $1.87
- Line: Heat +1 ($1.91), Thunder -1 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 218 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Heat at $1.95 and the Thunder at $1.87.
The Heat are 1-point underdogs against the Thunder, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Thunder (-1) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 218 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Thunder (-1) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 218-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Heat vs Thunder: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Oklahoma City at $1.87 with Bet365
- Line: Thunder -1 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 218 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Heat vs Thunder betting tips are based on complex simulations and gambling expertise to bring you the best possible advice 24/7/365.
Heat vs Thunder: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Heat vs Thunder at Kaseya Center on Saturday is the Thunder winning 109-108.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Miami vs Oklahoma City game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Heat vs Thunder: Player Props
Player props are an enjoyable way to bet on Heat vs Thunder without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Jimmy Butler is expected to lead the Heat with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is projected to have 29 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the Thunder.
Heat Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | 22 | 6 | 5 |
| Tyler Herro | 20 | 5 | 5 |
| Bam Adebayo | 17 | 11 | 6 |
| Terry Rozier | 12 | 5 | 3 |
| Duncan Robinson | 10 | 2 | 2 |
Thunder Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 29 | 6 | 7 |
| Jalen Williams | 20 | 6 | 6 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | 11 | 10 | 5 |
| Luguentz Dort | 10 | 4 | 2 |
| Aaron Wiggins | 8 | 3 | 2 |
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the Miami vs Oklahoma City match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets for the best tips for every NBA game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Heat vs Thunder: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Heat and Thunder at Kaseya Center is scheduled to tip off at 12:00pm AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Miami Heat vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Date: Saturday 21 December 2024
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Kaseya Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Miami vs Oklahoma City predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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