Miami Heat vs. Phoenix Suns Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The Miami Heat and the Phoenix Suns face off in an Eastern Conference clash in Phoenix tonight. Which star-studded team has the edge? Matt McCuen answers.
Matt McCuen - January 5, 2024, 12:06 PM EST
5 minMiami Heat vs. Phoenix Suns Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The Miami Heat and the Phoenix Suns will meet from Footprint Center on Friday night.
Heat vs. Suns Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: January 5, 2024
- Game Time: 9:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: NBA League Pass
Heat vs. Suns Odds
- Spread: Heat +3 (+108), Suns -3 (-120)
- Total Odds: O 229 (-106), U 229 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Heat (+158), Suns (-162)
Miami Heat vs. Phoenix Suns Prediction
Miami enters this contest with a record of 20-14.
The Heat are the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference.
Miami will attempt to push their win streak to two with a victory tonight.
Tyler Herro is off to the best start of his career, averaging a team-best 23.3 points per game while adding 5.6 rebounds.
Big man Bam Adebayo has been great for the Heat, putting up 21.7 points per game and 10.3 rebounds.
Jimmy Butler has been banged up as of late and is expected to miss another game tonight.
Rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. has been one of the most impressive rookies in basketball, with 13.8 points per game and 3.8 rebounds.
The Heat offense has averaged 112.9 points per game, which ranks 23rd in basketball.
The Suns begin play with a record of 18-16.
The Suns are coming off a 131-122 loss against the Clippers on Wednesday.
The Suns are currently the ninth seed in the West.
Kevin Durant leads the Suns offensive attack with 29.9 points per game. Durant missed the last game against the Clippers and is listed as a game-time decision tonight.
Fellow star Devin Booker has been great for the Suns, adding 26.7 points per game and a team-best 7.8 assists.
The third star of the team, Bradley Beal, has played in just ten games this year, averaging 16.1 points per game.
Big man Jusuf Nurkic leads the Suns in rebounds with 10.2.
Phoenix has averaged 115.4 points per game, which ranks 14th in basketball.
Miami Heat vs. Phoenix Suns Pick
The Suns are in a great spot at home.
Durant should play tonight, giving this Suns lineup a major boost.
Historically, this team has played their best basketball at home and will do enough to get past this tough Miami team.
Let's stay hot on the hardwood!
Pick: Phoenix Suns -3 -120 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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