Miami Heat vs Phoenix Suns Matchup

In this NBA regular season preview between Suns and Heat, see who like to win the game and cover the spread.

  • The Suns face Miami with a record of 12-9.
  • The Suns are averaging 113.2 points per game so far.
  • The Suns are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Heat.
  • The Heat host the Suns with a record of 10-10.
  • Defensively, Miami are giving up 109.0 points per game.
  • The Heat are coming off a 134-93 win vs. the Suns.

Suns vs Heat Prediction

At 8:00 ET, the Miami Heat (-218) will host the Phoenix Suns (+183) in a non-conference matchup. The Heat are favored by 6 points and the over/under line is set at 219.5.

This game will be played at the Kaseya Center in Miami. The Suns are 12-9 and 7th in the Western Conference, while the Heat are 10-10 and 7th in the Eastern Conference.

Suns vs. Heat Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Phoenix Suns at Miami Heat
  • Where: Miami at Kaseya Center
  • Date: Saturday, December 7th
  • Betting Odds MIA -6, PHO +183 | MIA -218 O/U 219.5

Suns Preview: Can the Suns Lock in a Road Win?

The Suns fell to 12-9 on the season after a 126-124 road loss to the Pelicans on Thursday. Phoenix, favored by 1.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 250 exceeded the pre-game line of 223.5 by 26.5 points.

Phoenix went on an 11-0 run to take control early, turning a 49-44 deficit into a 55-49 lead. They dominated the 2nd quarter, outscoring New Orleans 32-20. However, a poor 3rd quarter, where they were outscored 45-28, left them trailing 99-93 going into the 4th. Despite a 31-27 edge in the final period, the Suns couldn’t complete the comeback.

The Suns shot 50.6% from the field and made 17 threes at a 37.8% clip in their 126-124 loss to the Pelicans. Devin Booker led the way with 28 points, scoring 15 in the 1st quarter and adding 8 more in the 4th.

Bradley Beal contributed 24 points, with 9 coming in the 2nd quarter, while Royce O'Neale hit 5 threes, finishing with 19 points and 7 rebounds. O'Neale shot 62.5% from deep and added 5 points in the final period.

Defensively, the Suns struggled in the 1st and 3rd quarters, giving up 34 and 45 points, respectively, in their 126-124 loss to the Pelicans. They tightened up in the 2nd quarter, allowing just 20 points, and gave up 27 in the 4th. Overall, Phoenix allowed New Orleans to shoot 49% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Suns allowed the Pelicans to hit 14 threes at a 38% clip. Phoenix sent New Orleans to the line 25 times, where they made 18 free throws. The Suns recorded 10 steals and 3 blocks in the game.

Heat Preview: Can Miami Lock in a Home Win?

The Suns fell to 12-9 on the season after a 126-124 road loss to the Pelicans on Thursday. Phoenix, favored by 1.5 points, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 250, well over the 223.5 O/U line.

Phoenix went on an 11-0 run in the 2nd quarter, outscoring New Orleans 32-20. However, they struggled in the 3rd quarter, allowing 45 points. Despite a strong 4th quarter, where they outscored the Pelicans 31-27, they couldn’t complete the comeback.

In their 134-93 win over the Lakers, the Heat shot 57.8% from the field and knocked down 24 threes at a 51.1% clip. Tyler Herro led the way with 31 points, hitting 9 threes and shooting 56.2% from beyond the arc.

Herro exploded for 21 points in the 3rd quarter, while Jimmy Butler added 17 points and 9 rebounds. Bam Adebayo and Haywood Highsmith each chipped in 14 points, with Adebayo scoring 7 in the opening period.

The Heat put on a defensive clinic against the Lakers, holding them to just 93 points on Wednesday. Miami gave up 26 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters but tightened up in the 3rd, allowing only 20 points. They continued their strong defensive effort in the 4th, giving up just 21 points.

Miami's defense was particularly effective from beyond the arc, where they held the Lakers to just 5 made threes on 22% shooting. The Heat also sent the Lakers to the line 19 times, where they made 14 free throws. Defensively, Miami recorded 11 steals and 5 blocks.

Suns vs Heat Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last ten games away from home, the Suns have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 4-6 vs. the spread. The team averaged 111 points per game in this stretch.
  • Through their last three home games, Miami has an ATS record of just 0-3. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 101 points per game.
  • Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Phoenix has an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 0-3 straight up.
  • Across their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Heat have an overall record of 3-2 while going 2-3 against the spread.

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