LiontipsPhoenix vs Miami. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Suns are back at the top now, because they managed to get advantage out of Golden State's defeats and to snatch the 1st spot in the West. Team will try to keep that position, but Warriors are not sleeping.
Phoenix recorded three consecutive victories, which gained their self-confidence. Arizona team crushed Charlotte (133:99), left no chances to New Orleans (123:110) and outclassed the Clippers (106:89) in the most recent match. Monty Williams' men are aiming for the championship, in the previous season they put up a great performance, but fell a little short in the finals.
Now Suns are approaching a difficult match against Miami. Florida team is out of crisis now, so we are expecting an interesting game.
Heat got close to the Top-3 teams of the Eastern conference. Team was hampered by injuries, too many players were on injuried list, now situation is better, but there are still some problems.
Miami played the most recent match perfectly and recorded a victory at Moda Center. Eric Spoelstra's men lost only the third quarter, overall they were looking great, so they outclassed Portland (115:109).
Heat will try to improve their success, but now they will go to the leader of the West, who is showong no mercy to anyone. Heat are expecting Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo to return, because they will strengthen the team.
Trends
СтавкаPhoenix: total over 109,5 points
Club beat that total in three out of five most recent matches
СтавкаFirst points scored - a two-pointer
Two out of five most recent head-to-head matches started with a two-point shot
СтавкаTotal of tied quarters - under 0.5
In five most recent head-to-head matches only one quarter ended in a draw
Tip and bets
We should give credit to Miami players for their performance. Eric Spoelstra's team is fighting hard even when they don't have many chances for a victory, they have too many players in the injuried list, so they can't stick to their plan.
Phoenix are just bagging victories and no one can stop them so far. Monty Williams' men reached the top spot at the West, so team is in a wonderful form. In our opinion, hosts should be able to record another victory.
Our prediction - Handicap (-6.5) points on Phoenix Suns
Suns are playing offensively now, so their matches are fun to watch. Heat have no other choice, but to try to outscore the opponent, so we are expecting a high-scoring match.
Our second bet is on total over 211 points
