The Phoenix Suns (8-4) face the Miami Heat (6-7) Monday at FTX Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Suns vs. Heat odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Suns have had 2 days of rest after a disappointing 114-97 loss to the Orlando Magic Friday as they failed to cover as 7-point favorites. Phoenix is getting stellar contributions from G Devin Booker, who is averaging 26.7 points on 47.5% shooting with 4.5 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.0 steals per game.
The Heat are riding a 2-game win streak — with both wins coming against the Charlotte Hornets — the most recent of which was a 132-115 victory Saturday as they covered as 8.5-point home favorites.
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Suns at Heat odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:15 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Suns +102 (bet $100 to win $102) | Heat -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Suns +1.5 (-108) | Heat -1.5 (-112)
- Over/Under (O/U): 215.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Suns at Heat key injuries
Suns
- F Cam Johnson (knee) out
- G Chris Paul (heel) questionable
- G Landry Shamet (concussion) out
Heat
- C Dewayne Dedmon (foot) questionable
- G Tyler Herro (ankle) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Suns at Heat picks and predictions
Prediction
Suns 113, Heat 108
Moneyline
Even with Paul being questionable for Phoenix, give me the SUNS (+102). Even if he doesn’t play, the Suns should be able to make it a competitive game and steal a win on the road versus a potentially shorthanded Heat team.
Against the spread
SUNS +1.5 (-108) is the ideal choice in this game considering that I took Phoenix to win outright. The Suns have won 4 out of the last 5 meetings against the Heat.
The Heat are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games against an opponent with a winning record and 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games following a win. Meanwhile, the Suns are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road matchups with the Heat.
Over/Under
Neither of these teams plays at a fast pace. The Suns play at the 4th-slowest pace in the league while the Heat play at the 8th-slowest pace in the NBA. That being said, I’ll take OVER 215.5 (-110) for Monday’s showdown.
The Over has gone 7-3 in the last 10 meetings between the Suns and the Heat.
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