Phoenix Suns (26-18) vs. Miami Heat (24-21)
Phoenix Suns vs. Miami Heat 1/29/24 – As we prepare for an exhilarating NBA showdown between the Phoenix Suns and Miami Heat on Monday, January 29th at 7:30PM ET, basketball fans are excitedly anticipating this matchup between teams with such disparate recent performances as theirs – with Suns riding high with five straight victories while Heat are currently winless and struggling with five losses in row. Here we explore stats, key players and betting trends so you can make informed wagering decisions while staying tuned for our weekly premium picks!
Phoenix Suns have proven themselves this season with their 26-18 record and potency on offense averaging 116.5 points per game, placing them among the premier offensive squads of the league. Under Kevin Durant’s tutelage they consistently outshout opponents by outscoring them consistently; his contributions include 6.4 rebounds per game as well as 5.7 assists per contest; making Durant an indispensable piece in this matchup. In three-point shooting they excel with 37.7% success rates making an average of 12 threes each night
Miami Heat have enjoyed an admirable 24-21 record so far this season. But their recent form has caused cause for some concern as they’ve dropped five consecutive games, scoring 110.5 points on offense per contest which falls short of Arizona Suns high-scoring offense. Tyler Herro stands out as their star contributor with 21.8 points and 4.2 assists per game; his ability to both score and distribute will be crucial in this matchup for Miami.
Phoenix Suns vs. Miami Heat 1/29/24 Game Info:
| When: | Monday, January 29, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET |
| Where: | Kaseya Center |
| TV: | NBA TV |
| Stream: | NBA League Pass |
Kevin Durant (PF) vs. Tyler Herro (PG)
Kevin Durant has been nothing short of incredible for the Suns this season, scoring 29.1 points per game to make him one of the league’s premier scorers. Durant also excels on both ends of the court – showing versatility on defense while making key plays at critical moments and being one of their go-to players with his versatility in both areas of play and ability to deliver key plays when necessary – notching an assist-turnover ratio of 1.8 while contributing on offense by way of 0.9 steals and 1.2 blocks per game to make him truly complete player for Phoenix this season!
Tyler Herro has been one of the standout players on Miami Heat this season, averaging 21.8 points and 4.2 assists per game. Herro’s long range scoring is invaluable to their cause as is his playmaking. However, with 2.5 turnovers per game being an undue liability; on defense, however, Herro contributes only minimal blockages despite contributing 1.1 steals per contest on average and no significant blockage presence on defense either way.
Kevin Durant and Tyler Herro’s matchup will provide one of the main storyline. Durant’s scoring prowess will put immense pressure on Miami Heat defense while Herro must match Durant’s output by matching Durant’s scoring output if Miami are to compete effectively against him and involve his teammates for maximum offense efficiency.
NBA Odds/Point Spread: TBD, Total Odds: TBD
At present, betting odds for this matchup have not yet been decided upon by oddsmakers; bettors must stay up-to-date on current lines to make informed decisions based on all available information. Oddsmakers likely closely scrutinize recent performances by both teams as well as any injury reports prior to setting an accurate bookmaker line for bettors.
Phoenix Suns Betting Trends
The Phoenix Suns have won five-consecutive games to demonstrate that they’re in top form ahead of this matchup, yet have only gone 2-2 against the spread in those five contests; on the road however they’ve performed admirably with 10-9 against spread mark and can prove victorious away from home as well.
Miami Heat Betting Trends
The Miami Heat are currently going through a tough stretch, having lost five consecutive matches against the spread. They went winless against it during this span (0-5) while on the road they did better (11-10 mark against spread).
Phoenix Suns vs. Miami Heat 1/29/24 Betting Picks
Phoenix Suns appear to have the upper hand in this contest between teams moving in different directions; their hot streak and Kevin Durant’s impressive form are key advantages in their favor. But bettors should pay close attention once point spread and totals have been released as these may give additional insights into how each matchup may play out.
Given Phoenix Suns recent performance and Miami Heats struggle, our recommendation would be to back them as our better pick in this contest. Keep an eye out for prop bets or over/under options which might offer value as well – don’t miss out on our today’s free pro basketball picks.
Free Pick and Prediction: Phoenix Suns 115, Miami Heat 105.