Miami Heat vs Phoenix Suns Betting Odds, AI Picks and Analysis
As the Miami Heat take on the Phoenix Suns, they are the slight 3.5-point underdogs. So far, Miami is 20-14 and leads the Southeast Division. In the Eastern Conference of the NBA Standings, the Heat are in 4th place. When playing teams outside the East, Miami has gone 5-4 compared to 15-10 in conference games.
On the road, Miami has put together an average scoring margin of +2.3 points per game compared to +.3 at home. For the season, they have an ATS road record of 11-7.
As the Suns get ready to host the Heat on tonight’s NBA Schedule, they are 3.5-point favorites and sit 9th in the West at 18-16. Against other teams in the West, Phoenix has gone 12-12 compared to 6-4 in non-conference games.
When playing at home, the Suns have put together an average scoring margin of +1.4 points per game compared to +1.3 on the road. For the season, they are just 10-10 at home.
Phoenix’s straight-up win over the Clippers was not enough to cover the spread as 4-point underdogs. The Suns will also be looking to snap a two-game losing streak as the favorite. Overall, they have gone 15-9 as the favorite this season.
Game Information
| MIAMI HEAT vs PHOENIX SUNS |
| Location of the Game: Footprint Center, Phoenix |
| Date and Time: Friday, January 5th 9:00 ET |
| Season: Regular |
| How to watch: watchlivesports.com |
AI Predictions and Sport Betting AI Picks
| TEAM | RECORD | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
| HEAT | 20-14 | 117 | 228 | Spread MIA +3.5 | ML MIA +134 | U 229.5 |
| SUNS | 18-16 | 111 | ||||
AI Picks: Miami Heat 117 – Phoenix Suns 111
SBAI Picks: ATS Heat +3.5 | ML Heat +134 | UNDER 229.5
Heat vs Suns Odds
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Miami Heat Game Analysis
In their most recent game, the Heat’s offense put up 110 points, which matches their average of 112.9 PPG. Bam Adebayo is the team’s top scorer, coming in at 21.7 PPG. Additionally, Jimmy Butler is also averaging 21 PPG as part of the NBA Player Stats.
So far this season, the Miami Heat have been one of the best defensive teams in the NBA, ranking 6th in points allowed per game at 111.5. On the road, they have been even better, giving up just 107.6 points per contest, which is the best mark in the league.
When it comes to defending the three-point line, Miami has been middle of the pack, allowing opponents to shoot 36.6% from beyond the arc. However, in their last five games, they have been even better, ranking 3rd in three-point percentage allowed at 30.1%.
Overall, opponents have scored less than their season average in 70.6% of games vs. the Heat. In terms of rebounds, Miami is 26th in the league at 41.3 per game, but they have been able to generate steals, ranking 10th in the NBA at 7.7 per contest.
Phoenix Suns Game Analysis
In their most recent game against the Clippers, the Suns put up 122 points, surpassing their season average of 115.4 PPG. Kevin Durant is the team’s leading scorer with 29.9 PPG, while Devin Booker is right behind him with 26.7 PPG.
So far this season, the Suns, in their NBA Team Stats, have been a middle-of-the-pack defensive team, allowing 114.1 points per game (15th). They have been slightly better at home, where they are giving up 115.8 points per game (16th).
One area where Phoenix has excelled is in blocking shots, as they are currently 5th in the league in that category. They have also done a good job of not fouling, ranking 22nd in personal fouls.
Over their last five games, the Suns have been even better on defense, allowing just 111.6 points per game (7th). During that stretch, they have been particularly strong inside, giving up just a 50.2% shooting percentage on two-point attempts (2nd).
Miami Heat vs Phoenix Suns Head-to-Head
The last five NBA Matchups that the Suns have hosted the Heat, they have an above .500 record at 4-1. The last last three times that the Heat have faced off against the Suns as the underdog, they are 2-1 vs. the spread. In the last five head to head games between the Heat and Suns, the average combined point total is 208 points per game. The over/under record in these matchups is 2-3.
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