The Phoenix Suns (30-39) try to stay unbeaten in the bubble against the Miami Heat (43-26) Saturday night. Tip-off is at 7:30 p.m. ET in the VISA Athletic Center. We analyze the Suns-Heat NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.
Suns vs. Heat: Key injuries
Suns
- C Aron Baynes (knee) out
- G Elie Okobo (ankle) out
- F Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee) doubtful
Heat
- F Jimmy Butler (foot) out
- G Kendrick Nunn (personal) out
- G Goran Dragic (ankle) questionable
- F KZ Okpala (personal) out
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Suns vs. Heat: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 10:50 a.m. ET.
Prediction
Heat 109, Suns 106
Moneyline (ML)
The Suns (-125) are actually favored against Miami (+105), after some late movement. The Heat are missing their best players and the Suns have not lost since the start of play in the bubble. They are the only undefeated team left.
Their current four-game winning streak is their longest since 2018. As good as they have been in Orlando, you can’t bet on that continuing. They are due for a letdown and Miami, even without Butler, plays tough Take the HEAT (+105).
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
After the Heat +1.5 (-110) were initially favored but the line moved to the Suns being favored at -1.5 (-110). The Suns have covered all four games in which they have played since the return to play in Orlando.
Miami is 2-2 ATS. They are 1-2 ATS when they are underdogs. The Suns are 1-0 ATS when favored. Betting on a Suns five-game winning streak feels too risky, even with Miami missing players. Take the HEAT +1.5 (-110).
Over/Under (O/U)
The total is set at 225.5. Both teams are 2-2 O/U since restarting play. With Miami’s top players missing, they will have to play tough defense if they are to win. The Suns have been shooting the ball well but have not been a consistent shooting team all year. Take the UNDER 225.5 (-110).
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