The Oklahoma City Thunder take on the Miami Heat on Monday night, 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 on Tipico Sportsbook.
The game tips off at 6 p.m. CT and can be seen on Bally Sports Oklahoma.
The Thunder (5-7) saw their four-game win streak ended by the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday and will try to get back in the W column in the second of a back-to-back. The Heat (8-5) saw their own streak ended this weekend — but it was a positive, as they snapped a three-game losing slide with a victory over the Jazz.
Nets at Thunder notable injuries:
Oklahoma City: Darius Bazley is questionable due to plantar fasciitis in his right foot. Expect the Thunder to be cautious with him after that same injury ended Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s season prematurely last year (SGA is back this season and will be playing Monday night). Derrick Favors is out for rest reasons.
Brooklyn: Bam Adebayo (knee bruise) is probable while Jimmy Butler (ankle) is questionable. Markieff Morris (neck) and Victor Oladipo (quadriceps) are out.
The lines, courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook (place your bets here)
- Point spread: Head -8.5 / Thunder +8.5
- Money line: Nets -475 / Thunder +340
- Over-under: 207.5
Advice and prediction
The Thunder have struggled to defend top bigs this season, and Bam Adebayo is as difficult and versatile as they come. If he plays, which is expected, I would not expect Oklahoma City to be able to cover the spread. If he’s out, the Thunder have a chance. If he and Butler are both forced to miss the game, I’d consider putting money on OKC to win.
One thing that could help the Thunder bounce back is the return of Mike Muscala, who was out for rest purposes on the first of the back-to-backs. His ability to spread the floor has been paramount in Thunder victories.
The Heat’s defense is constructed in such a way around Adebayo, though, that I don’t think it’s realistic to bet on OKC to win or even cover.
Prediction: Heat 109, Thunder 93
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