Thunder vs Heat Prediction and NBA Tips - 9 March 2024
Last updated: Mar 9, 2024, 1:10AM | Published: Mar 7, 2024, 10:58PM
The Oklahoma City Thunder will sqaure off with the Miami Heat in NBA action at Paycom Center on Saturday, commencing at 12:00pm AEDT.
Led by the likes of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren, the Thunder are aiming to beat a Heat team that includes Bam Adebayo, Jimmy Butler and Terry Rozier.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Thunder vs Heat game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Thunder vs Heat
Using state-of-the-art machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Oklahoma City-Miami NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Thunder a 74% chance of winning against the Heat at Paycom Center.
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Thunder vs Heat: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Paycom Center are listed below:
- Head to Head: Thunder $1.30, Heat $4.20
- Line: Thunder -8.5 ($1.94), Heat +8.5 ($1.98)
- Total (Over/Under 225.5 Points): Over $1.90, Under $2.00
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Thunder at $1.30 and the Heat at $4.20.
The Thunder are 8.5-point favourites against the Heat, with odds of $1.94 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Heat (+8.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.98.
The Over/Under for Thunder vs Heat has been set at 225.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.90 and odds for the Under at $2.00.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Heat (+8.5) have a 53% chance of covering the line, while the 225.5-point Over/Under has a 51% chance of staying Under.
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Thunder vs Heat: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Miami at $4.20 with Betfair (1.9% edge)
- Line: Heat +8.5 at $1.98 with Betfair (53% probability)
- Total Points: Under 225.5 at $2.00 with Betfair (51% probability)
Today's Thunder vs Heat predictions are based on complex simulations and gambling experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Thunder have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Heat to win is our recommended option due to the 1.9% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is crucial to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.
Thunder vs Heat: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Thunder vs Heat at Paycom Center on Saturday has the Thunder winning 116-109.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Oklahoma City vs Miami on Saturday, including pre-game predictions, the best betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Thunder vs Heat: Player Props
Looking for Thunder vs Heat player props? Stats Insider uses the best information available to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is expected to lead the Thunder with 33 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists, while Bam Adebayo is projected to have 22 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists for the Heat.
Thunder Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 33 | 6 | 8 |
| Jalen Williams | 20 | 4 | 5 |
| Chet Holmgren | 19 | 8 | 4 |
| Josh Giddey | 12 | 7 | 5 |
| Luguentz Dort | 10 | 4 | 1 |
Heat Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bam Adebayo | 22 | 12 | 6 |
| Jimmy Butler | 21 | 5 | 5 |
| Terry Rozier | 21 | 4 | 6 |
| Duncan Robinson | 14 | 3 | 3 |
| Jaime Jaquez | 11 | 3 | 2 |
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis before the Oklahoma City vs Miami match-up at Paycom Center.
As always, check out Stats Insider's Best Bets for betting tips for every NBA game, as well as a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Thunder vs Heat: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Thunder and Heat at Paycom Center is scheduled to commence at 12:00pm AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Miami Heat
- Date: Saturday 9 March 2024
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Paycom Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our Oklahoma City vs Miami predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced 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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