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Phoenix Suns vs Miami Heat Picks and Predictions – January 13, 2026
The Phoenix Suns travel to Kaseya Center on Tuesday night to face the Miami Heat, with tipoff scheduled for 7:30 PM ET in what should be a tightly contested interconference battle. The line reflects just that — Phoenix enters as a slim 1-point road favorite, priced at -113 on the moneyline, while Miami is a narrow +1 underdog at -106 ML. The total is set at 230.5, hinting at a potential up-tempo, high-shot-volume game.
Phoenix comes in at 22–17, having won six of their last eight and finally showing signs of cohesion with a fully healthy Big Three. Miami sits at 21–18 and has been treading water in the East, with injuries and inconsistent offense holding them back. This one has serious playoff seeding implications for both sides, and with a near pick’em spread, bettors should key in on matchups and late-game execution to find the edge.
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Phoenix Suns vs Miami Heat Odds
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| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Suns | -113 | -1.0 (-112) | O 230.5 (-110) |
| Miami Heat | -106 | +1.0 (-110) | U 230.5 (-110) |
Phoenix Suns Betting Form
The Suns finally appear to be building some momentum. With Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal all healthy and active, Phoenix has rattled off six wins in their last eight games and improved their offensive efficiency to top-10 status over that stretch. The offensive flow is improving with each game — Booker is initiating more as a point guard, Beal is cutting well off-ball, and Durant continues to shoot at elite levels in halfcourt sets.
Phoenix has also been better on the road lately, going 4–2 ATS in their last six away games. They still struggle to defend the rim without a true interior anchor, but they’ve done a better job contesting threes and limiting fast break points. Offensively, they’ve increased their pace slightly, but still operate best in the halfcourt, where their star trio can isolate and create off switches.
One issue? Depth. The bench continues to be unreliable, and when the stars sit — especially when two are off the floor — the offense stalls. That’s a concern against a Miami team known for wearing down opponents with physicality and rotation depth.
Monitor the Phoenix Suns injury report for any signs of rest on a road trip. You can also track the Phoenix Suns stats and trends for how they’ve performed with their full starting five active.
Miami Heat Betting Form
Miami comes into this matchup having lost four of their last six, though the effort has remained high even with a thinned-out rotation. Jimmy Butler has been in and out of the lineup, and Bam Adebayo continues to shoulder a huge two-way burden. Tyler Herro has been the offensive catalyst, but his shot selection and inconsistency make him a high-variance player in tight games.
The Heat remain one of the league’s slower-paced teams, ranking 28th in pace and preferring to grind out possessions. That style tends to suppress scoring totals unless opponents push them out of their comfort zone. Miami’s offense is built on ball movement, weak-side action, and high-post facilitation from Adebayo, but they can go cold from three — and don’t get to the free-throw line often.
Defensively, they’re disciplined, physical, and tough in the halfcourt. Erik Spoelstra’s schemes are built to force isolation and mid-range shots — exactly where Phoenix tends to live. That gives Miami a potential matchup edge on defense, especially if Butler is available to take the Booker or Beal assignment in crunch time.
As always, availability is critical. Check the Miami Heat injury report to confirm the status of Butler, Adebayo, and Josh Richardson before placing action. For team-level data, visit the Miami Heat schedule and stats.
Golden State Warriors
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Portland Trail Blazers
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Jan 13, 2026 23:10 EST
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-10.50 -110
Spread
+10.50 -110
o+225.50-110
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u+225.50-110
-400
Moneyline
+310
Los Angeles Lakers
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Atlanta Hawks
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Jan 13, 2026 22:40 EST
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+2.00 -110
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-2.00 -110
o+234.50-115
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u+234.50-105
+112
Moneyline
-132
Oklahoma City Thunder
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San Antonio Spurs
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Jan 13, 2026 20:10 EST
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-6.50 -110
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+6.50 -110
o+228.00-110
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u+228.00-110
-278
Moneyline
+220
Suns vs Heat Matchup Breakdown
This game shapes up to be a chess match. Phoenix brings more top-end offensive firepower, but Miami has the system, defense, and late-game composure to punch above their metrics.
Here are a few matchup edges and concerns to keep in mind:
- Heat vs Isolation Offense: Miami ranks top-5 in defending isolation plays, and forces the 2nd-most mid-range shots in the NBA. That plays into Phoenix’s preferred attack — but makes it inefficient.
- Pace Control: The Suns have played faster recently, but Miami will slow it down and limit possessions. If they control tempo, the Under is in play.
- Late-Game Execution: Miami is 8–4 in clutch games decided by five points or less; Phoenix is just 5–6. Trusting Miami in a tight game isn’t crazy.
- Bench Depth: Miami’s second unit, led by Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Kevin Love, provides more consistency and toughness than Phoenix’s.
In short: Phoenix may win the talent battle, but Miami is better at controlling chaos — and that’s often what decides one-possession games like this one.
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Suns vs Heat Predictions and Best Bets
This line opened near a pick’em and has stayed tight for good reason. The market respects Phoenix’s star power, but Miami at home, in a grinder-type setting, is always dangerous. The Heat are 13–6 SU at home and 12–7 ATS at Kaseya Center. Phoenix is just 9–9 on the road this year, and has struggled when forced into halfcourt slugfests.
My lean is toward the Miami Heat +1.0 (-110). They’ll dictate pace, and if Butler plays, they have the defensive switchability to make Phoenix work for every point. It may come down to shotmaking late — and Miami has shown the ability to close tight games.
As for the total, I lean Under 230.5. Miami won’t let this become a shootout, and both teams rank top-10 in mid-range frequency. That usually means fewer free throws, slower pace, and fewer second-chance buckets. If either team shoots below 36% from three, this finishes well under the number.
Also consider Heat 1H ML if you’re looking to avoid late-game randomness. Miami tends to start strong at home, while Phoenix can be slow to settle into road games.
Best Bet: Heat +1.0 (-110).
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