The OKC Thunder will face the Miami Heat on the road at 7 p.m. CST Saturday.
OKC (35-7) extended its winning streak to five with a 111-91 road win over the Houston Rockets on Thursday. The Thunder will be without Isaiah Hartenstein (right soleus strain) for an 11th straight game.
Miami (21-20) fell short in a 119-114 home loss to the Boston Celtics on Thursday. The Heat has lost four of its last five games.
Here’s everything you need to know about Saturday’s game between the Thunder and Heat:
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What time is Thunder vs Heat game tonight?
- Date: Saturday, Jan. 17
- Time: 7 p.m. CST
- Where: Kaseya Center in Miami
What channel is OKC Thunder vs Miami Heat on tonight?
- TV: FanDuel Sports Network, KWTV
- How to watch online: Fubo (free trial)
Thunder vs Heat predictions, picks
Justin Martinez: OKC 122, Miami 113
Miami ranks first in the NBA in pace (104.77). But OKC was able to slow it down in a 124-112 home win on Sunday, and I expect it to have similar success this time around. The Thunder’s elite group of point-of-attack defenders will be at full strength, and Chet Holmgren will be protecting the rim. The Heat will also be without Davion Mitchell, leaving it with few options when it comes to defending Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. I’m going with OKC on the road.
Thunder vs Heat betting odds
Odds via BetMGM as of Saturday, Jan. 17
- Odds: Thunder by 8.5
- Over/under: 234.5
- Moneyline: OKC -350 | Miami +275
Thunder vs Heat injury updates
- Thunder: Isaiah Hartenstein (right soleus strain) is out. Thomas Sorber (right ACL surgical recovery) is out. Nikola Topić (surgical recovery) is out.
- Heat: Vladislav Goldin (G League two-way) is out. Tyler Herro (right big toe and rib contusion) is questionable. Jaime Jaquez Jr. (left knee sprain) is out. Nikola Jovic (illness) is questionable. Davion Mitchell (left shoulder contusion) is out. Terry Rozier (not with team) is out. Jahmir Young (G League two-way) is out.
Projected OKC Thunder starters
Projected Miami Heat starters
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