"Miami" - "Oklahoma". NBA match forecast
Miami lost their last match, but on December 21, the Flames will try to fix the situation. On this day, they will meet Oklahoma. What can the Heat expect? The bets and forecast will give the answer to this question

Command Analysis

Miami Heat

Current form
The Flames were simply unlucky in their match with Detroit. The regular time of that meeting ended in a draw, and in overtime, luck smiled on the Pistons. The team from Florida lost the match with a score of 124:125.
Thus, Miami four-game winning streak was broken. Just recently, the Heat demonstrated excellent play and dealt with Cleveland and Phoenix.
Disqualifications and injuries
Doubtful: Pelle Larsson.
Interesting facts for betting
The hosts approach the match with Oklahoma with a five-game winning streak. At home, the Thunder demonstrate excellent play.
Projected lineup : Adebayo - Herro, Robinson - Butler, Highsmith.

Oklahoma City Thunder

Current form
Oklahoma won its last game. The day before, the Thunder left Orlando with no chance on the road (105:99). The best player on the team was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. He scored 35 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists.
However, before that, Oklahoma suffered a setback. In the NBA Cup finals, the Thunder lost to Milwaukee. That match ended with a score of 81:97, not in their favor.
Disqualifications and injuries
Out: Nikola Topic, Chet Holmgren.
Interesting facts for betting
Oklahoma City hasn't been doing well in Florida, losing 3 of their last 4 games in Miami.
Tentative line-up : Hartenstein – Wallace, Gilgeous-Alexander – Dort, Williams.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Miami win
In 2 of the last 3 head-to-head meetings, the Heat won the opening segment
1.79Bet 1st quarter: total over 54.5 points
In 2 of the last 3 head-to-head meetings, more than 54 points were scored in the first quarter
1.75Tip and bets
Miami is the team that can stop Oklahoma. The team from Florida has been showing confident play lately, which is confirmed by the results of the latest matches. Moreover, the “lights” regularly beat the “thunderers” at home. In general, we suggest giving preference to the hosts.
Our prediction is a Miami victory with overtime at 1.90
Bet on total
Miami can easily stop Oklahoma attack. The Heat have a great defense, so it possible that the game will be low-scoring.
Forecast - total under 218.5 points for 1.63
Bet on statistics
Butler has scored at least 15 points in most of his recent games. Jimmy should do just as well on home soil.
Prediction - Jimmy Butler: Total over 16.5 points at 1.78