Thunder vs. Heat Predictions and Odds - Mar 18, 2022

NBA action continues on Friday at 8:00PM EDT as the Oklahoma City Thunder take on the Miami Heat at FTX Arena.

Dimers' free betting picks for Thunder vs. Heat, as well as our score prediction, best odds and player props, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Thunder vs. Heat?

Using high-tech machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Thunder-Heat NBA matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Heat an 87% chance of defeating the Thunder.

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Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Heat are -14 favorites against the Thunder, with -112 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Thunder (+14) to cover the spread, FanDuel Sportsbook also has the best odds currently on offer at -108.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Heat at -1100, which means you can risk $1,100 to win $100, for a total payout of $1,200, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Thunder at +900, where you can bet $100 to profit $900, earning a total payout of $1,000, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 218.5 with Caesars Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, make sure you check all the online sportsbooks available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Thunder (+14) are a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 218.5 points is a 51% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Thunder vs. Heat

• Spread: Thunder +14 at -108 with FanDuel Sportsbook (54% probability)
• Moneyline: Thunder at +900 with Caesars Sportsbook (4.1% edge) 🔥
• Over/Under: Over 218.5 at -110 with Caesars Sportsbook (51% probability)

Any time you see a 🔥, that means it's one of Dimers' best free picks today across all sports.

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class simulations and betting intelligence to help you make more informed decisions with the legal sportsbooks in the United States.

While the Heat are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Thunder moneyline is the best option because of the 4.1% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers.com is one of the keys to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.

Thunder vs. Heat Score Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Oklahoma City vs. Miami at FTX Arena on Friday has the Heat prevailing 115-102.

Use our dynamic widget below to explore up-to-date Spread, Over/Under and Moneyline probabilities and odds for the game, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

Dimers has full betting coverage of Friday's Thunder-Heat matchup, including pre-game predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Thunder vs. Heat Player Props

Betting on Oklahoma City vs. Miami prop bets and player prop picks? DimersBOT has crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at FTX Arena.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is expected to lead the Thunder with 26 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists, while Tyler Herro is projected to finish with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the Heat.

Thunder Projected Box Score

• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 26 PTS, 4 REB, 6 AST
• Darius Bazley: 14 PTS, 8 REB, 2 AST
• Tre Mann: 11 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST
• Aleksej Pokusevski: 9 PTS, 7 REB, 2 AST
• Theo Maledon: 9 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST

Heat Projected Box Score

• Tyler Herro: 20 PTS, 5 REB, 4 AST
• Bam Adebayo: 19 PTS, 11 REB, 4 AST
• Max Strus: 13 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST
• Caleb Martin: 13 PTS, 6 REB, 2 AST
• Kyle Lowry: 12 PTS, 4 REB, 10 AST

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep an eye on this article for the latest betting insights before Thunder vs. Heat on Friday March 18, 2022.

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Thunder vs. Heat 2022 Game Info

When do the Heat play the Thunder?

• Date: Friday March 18, 2022
• Time: 8:00PM EDT / 5:00PM PDT
• Venue: FTX Arena

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