Suns vs Heat Predictions: Both Sides Strong Defensively
In-form Phoenix Suns will welcome the Miami Heat to the Footprint Center in Phoenix in the early hours of Saturday. Our basketball betting expert, Agbeniga Ayobami, presents her top Suns vs Heat predictions.
Suns vs Heat Predictions Predictions & Tips
- Suns Moneyline
- 1st quarter: Over 60.5 points
- Total Under 230.5 points
- Bam Adebayo Over 30.5 points + Rebounds
- Suns Under 130 points
- 4th quarter: Under 60.5 points
- 1st quarter: Suns Moneyline
The Suns Currently In Better Form
The Phoenix Suns have been building nicely, having secured four straight victories. The latest one includes a straightforward 109-88 home win over the Trail Blazers on Monday.
With their current average of 115.2 points per game, they are in a good position to secure a win over the Heat. They have failed to secure a victory in each of their last two games. The moneyline is where we’ll start our Suns vs Heat predictions.
Bet 1: Suns Moneyline @ 1xBet
Both Sides Expected to Kick Off On A Strong Note
Both the Suns and the Heat have consistently started games on a very high note. The Suns have scored 30 or more points in the 1st quarter in 3 of their last 4 NBA games.
Meanwhile, the Heat have won the first quarter in each of their last 8 games. However, they only clinched full-time victory in five. It would be a great pick to anticipate an explosive start in the first 12 minutes of the game.
Bet 2: 1st quarter: Over 60.5 points @ 1xBet
Both Sides Strong Defensively
The Suns, with an average of 115.2 points per game, are tied for 13th place in scoring. Meanwhile, the Heat are tied for 20th in this category, with 113.0 points per game. Defensively, the Suns are also ranked 13th, allowing 113.6 points per game, while the Heat are 8th, allowing 112.0 points.
Both teams demonstrate strong defensive capabilities with their stats stated above. This could potentially lead to an ‘under’ outcome in this clash.
Bet 3: Total Under 230.5 points @ 1xBet
Bam Adebayo’s Impressive Performance Against the Suns Continues
Bam Adebayo has been incredible this season, averaging 22.0 points and 10.4 rebounds per game. He particularly shines against the Suns, having recorded 30+ points and rebounds in each of his last three games against them.
In his career, Adebayo has averaged 16.6 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in 10 games versus the Suns. Hence, he remains one of the top tips to consider when dealing with the Suns vs the Heat predictions.
Bet 4: Bam Adebayo Over 30.5 points + Rebounds @ 1xBet
