LiontipsMiami vs Phoenix. NBA Match Prediction and Bets
Command Analysis
Current form
The Heat are in seventh place in the Eastern Conference, struggling for stability in the game. The team lost to Toronto (116:119) and Boston (89:108), but rehabilitated in the match with the Lakers (134:93) on their home court.
Jimmy Butler was in the spotlight, leading the team to victory. Miami looks confident at home, where the support factor plays a key role. Erik Spoelstra charges have every chance to show a decent game, despite the instability in the previous matches.
Disqualifications and injuries
The team approaches the match in a fighting spirit.
Interesting facts for betting
The Heat have won 4 of their last 5 home games.
Projected lineup: Highsmith - Butler, Adebayo - Robinson, Herro.
Current form
The "Sunny" never cease to amaze with their unsuccessful performances. The team, which until recently fought for the first step of the West, is now forced to go seventh in the standings. After all, the absence of Kevin Durant affects the result.
In the last meeting, Phoenix lost to New Orleans by a narrow margin (124:126). Devin Booker tried his best, but even 28 points scored did not help. The Suns will have to take risks in the next match, since the play-in zone is clearly not for Mike Budenholzer club.
Disqualifications and injuries
Kevin Durant, Collin Gillespie and Jusuf Nurkic are out of the next game due to injuries.
Interesting facts for betting
The Suns have won their last four head-to-head games.
Probable lineup: Beal - O'Neal, Plumlee - Jones, Booker.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Phoenix win
The Suns have won in the first quarter in 4 of their last 5 head-to-head games.
2.30Bet 1st quarter: total under 54.5 points
Only 2 of the 5 head-to-head games saw more than 54 points scored in the first quarter.
1.88Tip and bets
Of course, Miami will try to dominate at home, although it is unlikely that the team play can be called stable now. The Heat are not very successful in face-to-face matches, which makes this meeting more interesting.
Phoenix will continue their performances without Kevin Durant, so Devin Booker, who is in good shape, is fully responsible for the attack. The Suns are motivated to regain lost positions, we expect that the visitors will act aggressively and achieve their goal.
Our prediction is a Phoenix victory with a handicap of (+7) points for 1.71
Bet on total
A high-scoring encounter is expected from a confrontation of this level. Both teams need to come to their senses, because an important victory is at stake. In our opinion, Miami will start as aggressively as possible, and Phoenix will turn on the speed. In this case, we expect the total to be over.
Forecast - total over 218.5 points for 1.75
Bet on statistics
The Suns are keeping their offensive style despite Durant absence. Devin Booker remains a key figure capable of leading the team forward. Phoenix individual total has a good chance of being broken thanks to a powerful attack.
Prediction - Phoenix individual total over 107.5 points for 1.90
