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basketball | Friday, January 5, 2024 12:52 PM (Revised at: Friday, January 5, 2024 1:40 PM)
Phoenix Suns vs Miami Heat Picks: January 5th Prediction, Betting Odds and Suns vs Heat Picks
Agbeniga Ayobami
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The Miami Heat will face off against the Phoenix Suns at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona, on Friday as the Suns hope to get back to winning ways.
Our basketball expert Agbeniga Ayobami has her best value pick for tonight’s Inter Conference game, but if you want more from our experts, check out our Expert Insights section.
- Phoenix Suns vs Miami Heat Picks
- Phoenix Suns vs Miami Heat Game Info
- Phoenix Suns vs Miami Heat Betting Lines
- Phoenix Suns vs Miami Heat Trends
- Phoenix Suns Stats & Form
- Miami Heat Stats & Form
- Phoenix Suns vs Miami Heat Where to Watch
- Safer Gambling
Phoenix Suns vs Miami Heat Picks
The Phoenix Suns, despite facing potential absences from Eric Gordon and Kevin Durant (both listed as questionable), have been performing well this season. They are favoured in 24 games and have emerged victorious in 15 of them, boasting a win rate of 62.5%.
The Suns score an average of 115.4 points per game, slightly more than the 111.5 points allowed by the Miami Heat. Phoenix holds a 7-13-2 record against the spread and a 15-7 overall record when scoring over 111.5 points.
Phoenix has a 7-13-2 record against the spread and an overall record of 15-7 when scoring more than 111.5 points. Notably, the Suns excel in limiting opponents’ rebounds, leading the NBA by allowing just 40.4 rebounds per game. Although the Miami Heat maintain a strong defensive stance, ranking sixth in the league by giving up only 111.5 points per game, the Suns will still get the better of them and cover the spread.
Odds available as of January 5th 2024. Odds may now differ.
Phoenix Suns vs Miami Heat Game Info
- Date: Saturday, January 6, 2024
- Time: 02:00 AM (UK time)
- Venue: Footprint Center, Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix Suns vs Miami Heat Betting Lines
| Phoenix Suns vs Miami Heat Betting Lines | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 Odds | Moneyline | Over/Under 229.5 | Handicap +/-4.0 |
| Phoenix Suns | 1.60 | 1.90 | 1.90 |
| Miami Heat | 2.40 | 1.90 | 1.90 |
Phoenix Suns vs Miami Heat Trends
- Miami Heat ranks 23rd in scoring in the NBA, averaging 112.9 PPG, while the Phoenix Suns are 15th defensively, allowing 114.1 PPG.
- The Suns hold the 13th spot in the NBA’s scoring charts, averaging 115.4 PPG, while the Heat allow the sixth-fewest points per game (111.5) in the league.
- The Suns are 1st in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (40.4).
- Miami Heat holds the 1st rank in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (9.4).
- Grayson Allen ranks 2nd in the Western Conference among qualified players for 3P% (45.7%) this season.
Phoenix Suns Stats & Form
The Phoenix Suns faced a setback in their recent game against the Clippers, losing 131-122 and ending their four-game winning streak. Despite shooting efficiently from the field and beyond the arc, the Suns struggled defensively, allowing the Clippers to score 70 points in the first half. Phoenix made a late run to narrow the margin to single digits, with Devin Booker leading the team with an impressive performance, scoring 35 points and providing six assists on 11-of-15 shooting. Bradley Beal contributed 21 points, and Eric Gordon added 16 points off the bench.
On the season, the Phoenix Suns have been solid on both ends of the court, averaging 115.4 points on 48% shooting while allowing 114.1 points on 46.5% shooting. They excel in three-point shooting, hitting 37.5% from beyond the arc, and demonstrate proficiency at the free-throw line with an 82.4% success rate. Defensively, the Suns limit opponents to 36.6% shooting from deep and lead the league in opponent rebounds per game, allowing only 40.4 rebounds per game.
The Phoenix Suns are one of the likely winners of the NBA this season, priced at 11.00 odds (4th), in the NBA Winner Odds race, while Kevin Durant (51.00 odds), and Devin Booker (51.00 odds) are all in contention in the NBA MVP Winner Odds race.
Miami Heat Stats & Form
The Miami Heat continue their solid form, winning five of their last seven games, including a convincing 110-96 road victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. In the recent game, the Heat showcased their defensive prowess by holding the Lakers to just 18 points in the first quarter, setting the tone for an early lead.
The fourth quarter saw the Heat explode for 38 points, securing a comfortable win. Tyler Herro led the team with 21 points, six rebounds, and four assists, supported by Jaime Jacquez Jr’s 16 points and eight assists, along with Nikola Jovic and Bam Adebayo contributing 15 points each.
On the season, the Miami Heat are averaging 112.9 points on 47 percent shooting, while allowing opponents 111.5 points on 47.9 percent shooting. They exhibit proficiency in three-point shooting, making 38.8% from beyond the arc, and maintain a strong free-throw shooting percentage of 82.2%. Defensively, the Heat limit opponents to 36.5% shooting from deep and pull down an average of 41.3 rebounds per game.
The Miami Heat are one of the contenders in the NBA winner odds race (13th), with 41.00 odds, and none of their players including Bam Adebayo made it to the MVP candidate Odds List.
Phoenix Suns vs Miami Heat Where to Watch
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