Our Heat vs Suns prediction for this NBA game is Heat +6, -115.
The Heat battle the Suns in this interconference matchup. Miami is 2-0 on the road, while Phoenix is looking for its sixth straight win.
Offshore Odds: Heat Are Decent Underdogs on The Road
| Team | Spread | Money Line | Total |
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| Heat | +6 (-115) | +170 | O 223 (-115) |
| Suns | -6 (-105) | -195 | U 223 (-105) |
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The Heat Need to Be Mentally Stronger
Miami is 3-3, but they are still playing somewhat balanced basketball. At times, the offense is clicking while the defense struggles, and vice versa. The Miami defense has had trouble against high-scoring teams, but things are starting to tighten up a bit. The Heat recently suffered an extremely close loss to the Kings, with one bad quarter ultimately costing them the game.
Jimmy Butler recently told the press that the Heat tend to abandon their style of play when shots aren’t falling. Miami fails to get back on defense, and opposing teams start to go on runs. Despite this, the Heat still have a talented roster, though they often falter in the third quarter. Butler and the Heat will look to elevate their game and find more consistency.
Durant is a Comeback Hero
The Suns are 4-0 at home and have won five games in a row. All of Phoenix’s wins during this streak have been very close, and most have come at home. The Suns’ three-point defense could use some work, but fortunately, Phoenix counters that with elite three-point shooting of their own. The Suns have played well against some strong teams this season and will look to go on third-quarter runs against Miami.
In their last game against the 76ers, the Suns needed a fourth-quarter push, and Kevin Durant delivered. Durant scored 15 of the Suns’ 24 fourth-quarter points. Additionally, Devin Booker was named Western Conference Player of the Week. Durant will look to hit more tough shots against the Heat, and Booker will definitely bounce back after a rough shooting night.
Heat vs Suns Prediction
The Heat have been playing good basketball but have had meltdown quarters that cost them some games. The Suns keep finding themselves in close games, no matter the opponent. Some starters on both sides are looking to elevate their game and know they can play better. Miami can definitely keep up with the Suns’ efficient offense.
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Heat +6 (-115)
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