The Miami Heat (24-22), seventh in the NBA rankings for the Eastern Conference, host the Phoenix Suns (26-20), sixth in the West, in one of 12 NBA matchups on a busy Monday schedule. It’s the second meeting between the two NBA teams this month as the Suns beat the Heat 113-97 in Phoenix on January 5. Miami has lost six games in a row, while the Suns have dropped consecutive games but are 7-3 in their last 10.
Suns vs Heat Picks
Phoenix Suns +3.5 (-105) over the Miami Heat
- Pick: Phoenix Suns +3.5
Let’s take a look at the NBA odds today and preview the Suns vs. Heat picks and parlays.
Phoenix Suns vs Miami Heat Odds
Miami, despite its recent struggles, are the betting favorites in the Suns vs. Heat picks and parlays with -165 moneyline odds and a -3.5 (-115) spread. Phoenix is a +140 moneyline underdog with a +3.5 (-105) spread. The total is 229.5, with over and under odds at -110.
Phoenix Suns vs Miami Heat Picks & Parlays
Phoenix Suns vs Miami Heat Pick
Phoenix Suns +3.5 (-105) over the Miami Heat
Phoenix Suns vs Miami Heat Parlay
- Suns +3.5 (-105)
- Heat total under 116.5 (-115)
- Kevin Durant over 23.5 (-110)
- Jimmy Butler over 20.5 (-115)
Phoenix Suns vs Miami Heat Information
Phoenix Suns vs Miami Heat
Location: Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida
Date & Time: Monday, January 29 at 7:30 p.m. ET
How to Watch: NBA TV
Phoenix Suns vs Miami Heat Betting Analysis
Making Phoenix Suns predictions has been tough as of late as they’ve beaten quality teams like the Los Angeles Lakers, Sacramento Kings, and Dallas Mavericks, but are coming off of consecutive losses in NBA picks today against the Indiana Pacers and Orlando Magic. Phoenix had won seven games in a row on the NBA schedule before its recent two-game slide.
The Suns are 12-9 on the road this season and 13th in the league with 116.4 points per game. They have the sixth-best field goal percentage as a team (49.2) and are an average team defensively, ranking 16th in defensive rating (116.9). Kevin Durant, one of the best NBA players in recent years, leads the team in scoring with 28.5 PPG.
Miami, meanwhile, is 12-10 at home this season and have lost six games in a row to the New York Knicks, Boston Celtics, Memphis Grizzlies, Orlando Magic, Atlanta Hawks, and Toronto Raptors. Their average margin of defeat in those games is 16.8 points, which is why it’s such a surprise the Miami Heat odds are as short as they are for the Suns vs. Heat picks and parlays.
The Heat have been one of the most frustrating NBA teams this season. They traded veteran Kyle Lowry last week and brought in Terry Rozier to shore up the guard position, but still look like they’re missing some pieces.
Jusuf Nurkic and Bol Bol are out with injuries for the Suns, while Dru Smith remains on the NBA injury report for the Heat.
Phoenix Suns vs Miami Heat Betting Picks
The Suns have been much better in 2024 than the Heat. While they’re 17-28-1 against the spread (ATS) this season, they’re 10-11 ATS on the road. Miami is just 12-10 ATS at home, but haven’t covered in their last three home games. They also haven’t hit the total (116.5) during their six-game losing streak and only average 110.5.
Durant, meanwhile, is a good bet to go over the 23.5 total as he hasn’t done so in his last three games. He had a combined 83 points in the two prior games and will be looking to be more featured in the offense in a high-profile game against Miami. He hasn’t scored fewer than 23 points in four straight games this year. Jimmy Butler, finally, should put in a “Playoff Jimmy” type performance as he tries to drag Miami to victory. He’s coming off of a 28-point performance against the Knicks and has only shot below 50 percent in one of his last eight games.
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