Heat vs. Suns Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on December 07th, 2024

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Mark your calendars for December 07th, 2024, when the Heat and Suns collide in an NBA game in Miani, FL at Kaseya Center. Check out our picks and predictions to elevate your chances of winning with your bets.

Introduction to the Heat vs. Suns betting tip and prediction

The Eastern Conference and Western Conference go head-to-head in this NBA showdown on December 07th, 2024, at 19:00. The Heat enters as -5.5 point favorites in the contest. The previous game between these two teams was a pick’em and the Suns won, 118-105. The over/under for the upcoming game is 219.5 points.

The 2024-2025 basketball season emphasizes the pivotal role of the 3-point shot in the game. Let's delve into how teams are performing from long range. The Heat is currently draining 38% of their 3-pointers, demonstrating their proficiency in long-range shooting. Meanwhile, the Suns are impressively converting 37.5% of their shots from beyond the arc. In terms of shot selection, the Heat is dedicating 45% of their attempts to 3-pointers, while the Suns are taking 47% of their field goal attempts from downtown.

Miami Heat

How is the Heat playing this season?

The Heat comes into this game with a 10-10 record, and they are currently 6th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Heat is 6-4 in their last 10 games.

Did the Heat win their most recent game?

Yes, Heat defeated the Lakers, 134-93. Jimmy Butler scored 26 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Heat

The leading scorer for the Heat this season is Tyler Herro, who is averaging 24.1 points per game. He scored 17 points on 5-for-18 shooting in his previous regular-season meeting against the Suns. In the last game, he scored 47.75 points in DraftKings and 42 fantasy points in FanDuel.

Other Team Leaders for the Heat

Coming into the December 07th, 2024 contest, Bam Adebayo leads the Heat with 9.9 rebounds per game. In the last match, he made 41.5 points in DraftKings and 40.5 fantasy points in FanDuel. Bam Adebayo has a team-high 5 assists per game. He scored 41.5 DraftKings points and 40.5 FanDuel fantasy game points in the last game. The steals leader for the Heat is Bam Adebayo (1.6 steals per game). He has 41.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 40.5 FanDuel fantasy points for the last game. In terms of swatting shots, Haywood Highsmith is leading the way for the Heat with 0.8 blocks per game. His DFS production in the last game is as follows: 24.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 22.9 FanDuel fantasy points per game.

Heat Team Analysis

The Heat's point differential this season is 2.3 points per game, which ranks 11th in the NBA. They are averaging 111.3 points per game while allowing 109 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Heat is making 15 shots per game, which ranks 7th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Heat is making 17.2 per game, which ranks 15th in the NBA.

Projected Heat Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Suns, the Heat's starting lineup consisted of Bam Adebayo, Haywood Highsmith, Jimmy Butler, Terry Rozier and Tyler Herro. For the upcoming matchup, the Heat has the following injuries: Nikola Jović is questionable (ankle), Josh Richardson is questionable (heel) and Kel'el Ware isquestionable (foot).

Phoenix Suns

How are the Suns playing this season?

The Suns head this game with a 12-9 record, and they are currently 7th in the Western Conference standings. The Suns are 3-7 in their last 10 games.

Did the Suns win their most recent game?

No, Suns came up short against the Pelicans, 126-124. Eric Gordon scored 23 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Suns

The leading scorer for the Suns this season is Kevin Durant, who is averaging 25.8 points per game. Kevin Durant also leads the team in minutes played per game with 36.9. He scored 20 points on 8-for-15 shooting in his previous regular season meeting against the Heat.

Other Team Leaders for the Suns

Jusuf Nurkic is leading the way with 9.9 rebounds per game Tyus Jones is dishing out a team-high 7 assists per game. He has 33.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 33 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, the Suns' leader is Bradley Beal with 1.2 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 36.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 33.8 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks' leader for the Suns is Kevin Durant, who is sending back 1.5 shots per game

Suns Team Analysis

The Suns' point differential this season is -0.3 points per game, which ranks 16th in the NBA. They are averaging 113.2 points per game while allowing 113.5 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Suns are making 15 shots per game, which ranks 9th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Suns are making 18.1 per game, which ranks 10th in the NBA.

Projected Suns' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Heat, the Suns' starting five were Jusuf Nurkic, Kevin Durant, Grayson Allen, Bradley Beal and Devin Booker. For the upcoming matchup, Suns has the following injuries: Ryan Dunn is questionable (ankle), Kevin Durant is out (ankle), Collin Gillespie is out (ankle) and Jusuf Nurkic is out (ankle).

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

According to Vegas, it is a toss-up for the Heat and Suns game. Although it is a pick’em, the suggestion is to bet at the Suns.

Money Line betting suggestion

Heat is a -5.5 money line favorite for the game against the Suns, and the suggestion is to pick the Suns.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Heat and Suns is 219.5 points, so the suggestion is to take the over.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Heat and Suns have combined for just 4 overtime games this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.