Bet on Oklahoma City Thunder vs Miami Heat on Basketball
Who is favored to win in Oklahoma City Thunder vs Miami Heat?
Oklahoma City Thunder are heavily favored to win against Miami Heat with moneyline odds around -800, thanks to their dominant 35-7 record this season, recent 124-112 victory over Miami on January 11 where Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 29 points, and strong home form at Paycom Center led by Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.
What time is Oklahoma City Thunder vs Miami Heat?
The match starts at 1:00 AM UTC on January 18, 2026, which is 8:00 PM ET on January 17 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
Where is Oklahoma City Thunder vs Miami Heat being held?
The game is at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with a capacity of 18,203 seats, known for its energetic atmosphere and state-of-the-art facilities hosting the Thunder's elite home performances.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Miami Heat prediction & odds - who wins?
Thunder are predicted to win by approximately 12 points per BPI projection, with spread odds at -13.5 and total points around 234.5; their top-ranked defense and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's form give them the edge over a Heat team on a three-game skid and dealing with injuries like Tyler Herro questionable.
What is the head to head record between Oklahoma City Thunder vs Miami Heat?
In their most recent head-to-head on January 11, 2026, Thunder beat Heat 124-112; Thunder hold a strong recent edge with three straight wins overall, averaging high-scoring outputs led by Gilgeous-Alexander, while Heat struggle with turnovers and defensive lapses.