<p>The Miami Heat haven't enjoyed their recent meetings against the Oklahoma City Thunder.</p> <p>Over the last five meetings, each of them has ended with OKC taking the win. That's a run that dates back to 2024. However, there is potentially something for them to hang on to: Miami did put together a six-game winning streak over OKC before losing the last five.</p> <p>Of course, this is something that bettors will be looking at as they try to determine what they think will happen. Indeed, it's why there is potential betting value in the <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/basketball-us/nba">NBA betting odds</a> set at Sportsbet.</p> <p>So, what will happen when these two teams meet at the Kaseya Center on Sunday, January 18, at 12:00 AEDT? Read on for our top Miami Heat vs Oklahoma City Thunder betting predictions as we aim to help you find maximum value from this game…</p> <h2>Miami Heat vs Oklahoma City Thunder: Betting Preview</h2> <p>The first place to start is the recent head-to-head record. Since OKC has become the dominant force on the court, the current NBA champions have looked unstoppable against Miami.</p> <p>The last five wins have come with the following results:</p> <ul> <li>Jan 2026: OKC 124-112 Heat</li> <li>Feb 2025: OKC 115-101 Heat</li> <li>Dec 2024: Heat 97-104 OKC</li> <li>Mar 2024: OKC 107-100 Heat</li> <li>Jan 2024: Heat 120-128 OKC</li> </ul> <p>With two games having been played in Miami over this stretch, and winning margins of seven and eight points, there's every chance that this is something that happens again on Sunday. Indeed, the current form book for this year's NBA regular season would also suggest this is something to consider. OKC are storming away at the top, while the Heat struggles for consistency.</p> <h2>Miami Heat vs Oklahoma City Thunder: Betting Predictions</h2> <p>Before making our Miami Heat vs Oklahoma City Thunder betting predictions, we want to take a look at whether there have been any player trends across the last five fixtures. If there are, this could mean there is additional value on the table, while potentially highlighting what to expect overall. For those new to basketball wagering, our guide on <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/punter-iq/guide/how-to-bet-on-the-nba">how to bet on the NBA</a> covers the fundamentals.</p> <p>Perhaps unsurprisingly, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the game scoring in four of the five wins. Jalen Williams was the other. SGA had 29 points, 32, 37, and 28 in those games, while Williams had 33. We predict SGA to hit 30+ after hitting 29 a few days ago, with Williams to score 20+ after landing 18 in that game. With performances like these, it's no surprise SGA remains prominent in the <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/basketball-us/nba-player-awards">NBA MVP odds</a>.</p> <p>Tyler Herro had 19 points in the recent game as he continued his return to court action after a lengthy layoff. If he plays, we think he'll have 20+ points as he continues to find his rhythm with each game.</p> <p>Indeed, with the two teams having played just a few days ago, we expect the same result to occur. We're going for an OKC win.</p> <h2>Keep Reading</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/nba/tips">Our latest NBA tips and predictions for this week's action</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/nba/nba-news/nba-plus-minus-explained">The plus-minus stat and what it actually tells us about player impact</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/nba/nba-news/nba-positions-explained-basketball-roles">Point guard to centre — every position on the court explained</a></li> </ul>