The Miami Heat and Phoenix Suns will get together in the National Basketball Association on Friday. The Heat come into the game with a 20-14 record, which is fourth in the Eastern Conference. Miami is coming off a win on the road at the Lakers on Wednesday. Keep reading below for more Heat vs Suns Betting Analysis.
Heat vs Suns Picks
The final bet for this game is the Phoenix Suns -4.5 over the Miami Heat on Friday in the National Basketball Association.
- Pick: Phoenix Suns -4.5.
For the Phoenix Suns, they are 18-16 on the season. The Suns are 9th in the West. Phoenix is coming off a loss at home to the Clippers on Wednesday. In their previous clash, the Miami Heat beat the Phoenix Suns 104-96 on January 6th, 2023. Let’s get to our Heat vs. Suns Betting Analysis:
Miami Heat vs. Phoenix Suns Odds
Miami Heat vs. Phoenix Suns Information
Before we get to our Heat vs. Suns Betting Analysis, take a look at some information about these two NBA teams on the NBA schedule:
Miami Heat (20-14) vs Phoenix Suns (18-16)
Date & Time: Friday January 5th, 2024; 6:00pm PST
Location of the game: Footprint Center; Phoenix, AZ
How to Watch: AZFamily
Miami Heat vs. Phoenix Suns Recent Scores
Here are some recent scores of some NBA Matchups between the two teams:
Miami Heat Last 5:
- Monday December 25th, 2023: 119-113 win over Philadelphia 76ers
- Thursday December 28th, 2023: 114-102 win at Golden State Warriors
- Saturday December 30th, 2023: 117-109 loss at Utah Jazz
- Monday January 1st , 2024: 121-104 loss at Los Angeles Clippers
- Wednesday January 3rd, 2024: 110-96 win at Los Angeles Lakers
Phoenix Suns Last 5:
- Wednesday December 27th, 2023: 129-113 win at Houston Rockets
- Friday December 29th, 2023: 133-119 win over Charlotte Hornets
- Sunday December 31st, 2023: 112-107 win over Orlando Magic
- Monday January 1st, 2024: 109-98 win over Portland Trail Blazers
- Wednesday January 3rd, 2024: 131-122 loss to Los Angeles Clippers
Miami Heat vs. Phoenix Suns Betting Analysis
Here is the updated Heat vs. Suns Betting analysis with final NBA Odds for the game:
- Spread: Phoenix Suns -4.5, Miami Heat +4.5
- Total: 229.5
- Moneyline: Phoenix Suns -175, Miami Heat +150
Miami Heat vs. Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
Miami Heat’s Playoff Aspirations Remain Strong Despite Injuries
The Heat have been winning games without the services of Jimmy Butler. Butler continues to miss with an injury. In the win over the Lakers, Tyler Herro scored 21 points, while Duncan Robinson was huge with 13 points. Butler has played in just 24 of the 34 games for the Heat this season. Herro has played in just 16.
Bam Adebayo is having a nice season for Miami. The big man is scoring 21.7 points per game, and ripping down 10.3 rebounds per game. Jaime Jaquez Jr is also putting together a nice season, as a rookie. He is scoring 13.8 points per game.
Miami is on the road at the Suns in this game and then will come back home for four straight NBA games. The Heat will host the Rockets, Thunder, Magic and Hornets. On January 15th, the Heat are back on the road for games at the Nets and Raptors.
Phoenix’s Power Trio: Durant, Booker, Beal Shaping Suns’ Season
Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal are a combination for Phoenix that the league felt would be hard to beat. Through 34 games though, the combination has missed a total of 29 games. When on the court, Durant leads the team with 29.9 points per game, while Booker is second with 26.7 per game.
Beal has been back for 10 games now and is playing just shy of 30 minutes per game. The shooting guard is up to 16.1 points per game. After the big three, Eric Gordon and Grayson Allen are next for the Suns, both scoring just over 13 points per game.
The Phoenix Suns schedule shows them taking on the Heat in this game, followed by a home game against the Grizzlies on Sunday. The Suns are then on the road for three straight at the Clippers, Lakers, and Trail Blazers before hosting the Kings on January 16th.
Miami Heat vs. Phoenix Suns Betting Prediction
The Phoenix Suns need to get back on track. The Miami Heat are a consistent team that can find ways to win on the road, just like they can at home. They play hard. But, the Suns are going to get the job done here. Phoenix has the talent. We knew they would be talented. Putting it all together, and staying consistent has been the biggest issue for the Suns. Phoenix gets the job done here with a win. The final bet for this game is the Phoenix Suns -4.5 over the Miami Heat on Friday in the National Basketball Association.
- NBA Pick: Phoenix Suns -4.5.
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