Miami Heat at Oklahoma City Thunder 12/14/22- NBA Betting Picks and Odds
Miami Heat vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
NBA: 8:00 PM EST
Dec. 14, 2022
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : MIA -3 ; O/U 227
The Miami Heat continue a road trip Wednesday night with a game in Oklahoma City to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder. Miami comes into Wednesday two games under .500 in the year after a 5 point win against the Indiana Pacers. Offensively Miami was well below average against Indiana making only 38.6% of their shots to score 87 points but the defense had their best game of the season allowing only 82 points on 35.4% shooting and forced 18 total turnovers in the game.
Big man Bam Adebayo led the way for the Miami offense with 22 points and a team high 17 rebounds in 35 minutes on the floor. Jimmy Butler chipped in second best 20 points and five assists, while the other three Miami starters totaled 25 points as well. Maxi Strus led the way off the Miami bench with nine points in 32 minutes.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder return home Wednesday night five games below .500 on a 3 game skid following a seven point loss to Dallas. Offensively Oklahoma City shot the ball extremely well making 47.7% of their shots and 32.3% from beyond the arc but the defense struggled as Dallas poured in 121 total points including 76 in the first half.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way for the Oklahoma City offense pouring in a team high 42 points on 14 of 23 shooting in 38 minutes on the floor. Jalen Williams added a second best 17 points and Josh Giddey scored 14 points in 31 minutes as well. Isaiah Joe carried the load off the Oklahoma City bench posting a team high 12 points in 21 minutes of action.
Recent Betting Trends:
Miami are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
Miami are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games against Oklahoma City.
Miami are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games against Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma City are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games.
Oklahoma City are 4-8 SU in their last 12 games.
Free Betting Pick: Miami Heat -3
The Miami Heat are the better team in this matchup and must continue to win to turn their season around. Look for the defensive ability of Miami to be the difference Wednesday night. Take Miami to do enough when they not on the road to get the win and cover to extend their win streak. Final Score Prediction, Miami Heat win and cover 113-98.