With Miami laying 3.5 points as a home favorite and the total sitting at 229.5, what’s the best bet in Monday night’s Suns vs. Heat matchup at 7:30 p.m. ET?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
535 Phoenix Suns (+3.5) at 536 Miami Heat (-3.5); o/u 229.5
7:30 p.m. ET, Monday, January 29, 2023
Kaseya Center, Miami, FL
Suns vs. Heat: Public Bettors Favoring Underdog
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 55% of public bettors are currently backing the Clippers when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Booker Scores 44 Points in Loss to Magic
Devin Booker recorded a line of 44 points (17-of-26 FGs, 9-of-11 FTs), four rebounds, three assists, one steal, two blocks, and one 3-pointer in 36 minutes in Sunday’s 113-98 loss to the Magic.
Booker has scored 44 points or more in four of his last six games, and he’s shot at least 59.5% from the field in each. He was responsible for four turnovers on Sunday, but the offensive explosion made up for that. Over the past two weeks, he’s provided top 5 per-game value in 8- and 9-cat formats. Phoenix plays four games during Week 15, beginning with a road game against the Heat on Monday.
Adebayo Accounts for 12 Points vs. Knicks
Bam Adebayo accounted for 12 points (6-of-10 FGs), 13 rebounds, and one assist in 33 minutes in Saturday’s 125-109 loss to the Knicks.
Adebayo has recorded a double-double in three of his last four games, but he’s only provided 7th-round value in 9-cat formats over the past two weeks. Turnovers haven’t been a significant issue for the Heat center, and he’s ranked within the top 50 in season-long value. However, with Miami losing six straight games, they’ll need more from Adebayo than they’re currently getting. He’ll look to spark a turnaround on Monday when Miami hosts Phoenix, the first of four games the Heat will play during Week 15.
Suns vs. Heat NBA Betting Trends: Both Teams Struggling ATS
Heat are 0-6-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall
Heat are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games as a favorite
Suns are 7-20-1 ATS in their last 28 games overall
Phoenix is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games playing on 0 days rest
Suns vs. Heat NBA Prediction:
Take the under. The under is 7-2 in the Heat’s last nine games overall, is 9-4 in their last 13 games versus a team with a winning record and is 6-0 in their last six games as a favorite. On the other side, the under is 5-1 in the Suns’ last six games overall, is 8-2 in their last 10 games as a road underdog and is 9-4 in their last 13 games as an underdog.
Suns vs. Heat Betting Prediction: UNDER 229.5
