Jan. 17, 2026, 7:01 a.m. CT
The Oklahoma City Thunder play the Miami Heat on Saturday, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, money line odds and over/under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet.
This will be the second matchup of the season between the two squads. Last time, OKC collected a win on Jan. 11.
The Thunder (35-7) have won five in a row. They went on a second-half run to collect a 111-91 win over the Houston Rockets on Thursday. Chet Holmgren had 18 points, nine rebounds and four blocks to add to his NBA All-Star case.
Meanwhile, the Heat (21-20) couldn’t close things out in a 119-114 loss to the Boston Celtics on Thursday. Norma Powell scored an efficient 26 points. Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo each had 22 points.
The lines, courtesy of BetMGMPoint spread: Thunder -8.5Money line: Thunder -350 / Heat +280Over-under: 234.5Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!Thunder vs. Heat injury updates
Thunder: Isaiah Hartenstein (soleus strain) is out. Nikola Topic (testicular surgery) is out. Thomas Sorber (torn ACL) is out.
Heat: Tyler Herro (toe, rib contusion) is questionable. Davion Mitchell (shoulder contusion) is out. Jaime Jaquez Jr. (knee sprain) is out. Terry Rozier (not with team) is out. Nikola Jovic (knee soreness) is available. Pelle Larsson (mallet finger) is available. Jahmir Young (G League two-way) is out. Myron Gardner (G League two-way) is out. Vladislav Goldin (G League two-way) is out.
Probable starting lineups
Oklahoma City Thunder
Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderLu DortCason WallaceJalen WilliamsChet Holmgren
Miami Heat
Tyler HerroPelle LarssonNorman PowellAndrew WigginsBam AdebayoAdvice and prediction
Back to playing their championship level, the Thunder have been on a roll. They’ve had two impressive wins. Facing a Heat squad that’s in disarray should be a level down. It’ll be interesting to see how OKC responds against a lesser team with no real juice. That said, the talent discrepancy may make that irrelevant. The Thunder are better across the board. They should be able to extend their win streak. Expect Gilgeous-Alexander to bounce back. Miami has some problems with its roster that could result in a shakeup soon.
Prediction: Thunder 117, Heat 103
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