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NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder set to dominate Miami Heat in matchup at Paycom Center

On Wednesday, the Miami Heat will face off against the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Miami is coming off a loss to the Boston Celtics and have lost two straight games. They currently sit in 7th place in the Eastern Conference, one game behind sixth place. Oklahoma City, on the other hand, has won six straight games and leads the Western Conference by eight games and the NBA by a half-game. Both teams will have key players out or game-time decisions for the matchup. Oklahoma City is the favorite with a point spread of -13.5. Be sure to check out the in-depth prediction for this game to make informed NBA picks.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Heat +550 | Thunder -750
• Spread: Heat +13.5 (-110) | Thunder -13.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 219 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Oklahoma City will win straight-up is 88%.

Miami vs Oklahoma City Stats

Miami Heat

Miami Heat's performance in the NBA this season is characterized by strong defense, with the team allowing an average of 110.5 points per game, ranking 7th in the league in this category. Offensively, the Heat score an average of 110.0 points per game, placing them 24th in the league. Miami is shooting 45.3% from the field, ranking 22nd, and 36.2% from beyond the arc, ranking 12th. Tyler Herro leads the team in scoring with 23.7 points per game, while Bam Adebayo is second with 17.0 points per game. Miami has a total of six players averaging double figures in scoring. On defense, the team is holding opponents to 46.0% shooting from the field and 35.7% shooting from three-point range. Adebayo leads the team in rebounds with 10.0 per game and steals with 1.2 per game, while Kel'el Ware is the leader in blocked shots at 1.0 per game. Overall, Miami has a power ranking of 28 and is currently 25-26 for the season.

Oklahoma City Thunder Analysis

The Oklahoma City Thunder currently have a power ranking of 1 and are excelling in both offense and defense. They are ranked 6th in the league for offense, scoring an average of 117.13 points per game, and are ranked 1st in defense, allowing an average of only 104.69 points per game. The team has a solid field goal shooting percentage of 47.22% and is particularly strong at the free throw line, making 82.49% of their shots. They are also proficient in three-point shooting, making an average of 35.28% of their attempts. On the defensive end, the Thunder excel in limiting their opponents' shooting percentages, allowing only 43.01% of field goals and 33.27% of three-pointers. Overall, the team has a record of 43-10 (34-19 ATS). Leading scorer Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averages an impressive 32.6 points per game, with Jalen Williams following closely behind at 21.1 points per game. The team has a balanced scoring attack, with three other players averaging double figures. Rebounding leader Isaiah Hartenstein pulls down an average of 12.1 boards per game, while Gilgeous-Alexander leads in assists with 6.0 per game and steals with 1.9 per game. Chet Holmgren serves as the team's rim protector with an average of 2.9 blocked shots per game.

Oklahoma City Thunder Dominate Miami Heat in Both Offense and Defense

The Oklahoma City Thunder demonstrated their dominance on both offense and defense in their recent matchup against the Miami Heat. With an average scoring of 118.2 points per game, the Thunder are ranked 4th in the league, while the Heat lag behind at 24th with an average of 110.0 points per game. Defensively, Oklahoma City leads the league in points allowed at 104.8 per game, whereas Miami holds the 7th spot, allowing 110.5 points per game. The return of Chet Holmgren, who was a key player for the Thunder before his injury, has greatly bolstered the team's performance on both ends of the court. In contrast, Miami has struggled to cover the spread in recent games and continues to adjust to the absence of Jimmy Butler and the integration of newcomer Andrew Wiggins into the lineup.

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