Suns vs Heat

The Suns will look to right the ship on Friday in a tough matchup against a scrappy Heat team on national TV. Phoenix has struggled in a big way as of late, ...

10 p.m. 10 8 p.m. 8 The game will tip off around 7 p.m. 7 p.m. - Time: 10 p.m. For games on NBA TV, subscribe to Sling Orange & Sports Extra for $51/month. He will not be available for the matchup against the Heat on Friday, Jan. In addition to regional broadcasts in Phoenix and Miami, Friday night's game between the Suns and Heat will air on ESPN. Or will it be the home team that gets a much-needed win? Phoenix is looking for players like Cameron Payne and Landry Shamet to step up in his absence, but the team hasn't had much success as of late.

NBA odds, picks, and predictions for the Miami Heat at Phoenix Suns on January 6. NBA betting best bet and free pick analysis.

Suns [NBA picks and predictions](https://www.covers.com/nba/picks) for January 6. The Heat also do an excellent job of pressuring ball handlers (second in the league in opponent turnover rate) and preventing scoring inside (league-low 44.9 ppg allowed in the paint). Their 3-point shooting has regressed from last season (from 36.8% to 34%) and their defense has fallen off a cliff. [NBA odds](https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/odds) hit the board with the Heat installed as 2-point road favorites with the Over/Under at 214.5. Bridges is averaging just 12 ppg on 37.1% shooting in the last eight games while Ayton hasn't scored more than 15 points in any of his last three contests. Although the Suns' offensive efficiency has plummeted without Booker, they have been solid defensively. [NBA betting trends](https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/matchup/trends/270613) for Heat vs. The Suns have been without Booker since December 17 when he erupted for 58 points against New Orleans. The O/U on Adebayo's points total tonight is set at 21.5, a number he has eclipsed in seven of his last eight games, averaging 25.6 points and 17.6 field-goal attempts per game during that span. The All-Star center has expanded his offensive game this season and that, combined with increased touches, has led to him averaging a career-high 21.8 points on 15.9 field goal attempts per game. A pair of 20-19 teams face off in NBA action on Friday night with the Phoenix Suns hosting the Miami Heat. [Deandre Ayton](https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/players/5601/deandre-ayton) and the Suns back in November.

Miami Heat: F Jimmy Butler; F Caleb Martin; C Bam Adebayo; G Tyler Herro; G Kyle Lowry. Phoenix Suns: F Mikal Bridges; F Dario Saric; C ...

Miami: Udonis Haslem (Achilles) and Caleb Martin (quad) are questionable. They have gone 2-2 to this point of the trek and will be looking to sweep the season series with Phoenix for the first time since 2018 after beating them on Nov. The Suns continue their descent down the standings in the Western Conference after losing their fourth straight game on Wednesday.

The Miami Heat are far from home as they get ready to play in the desert against the Phoenix Suns. It's time to continue our NBA odds series with a ...

Take the over in this game as the best call on the board as well as the Heat by a point. Believe it or not, the Heat have the worst offense in the NBA. Ayton had 15 points and a massive 18 rebounds but the teamwork of Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen got the best of him. That loss moved them down to the 8th seed in the East with a (20-19) record. Miami is still (6-4) in their last 10 games but need this win against the Suns to avoid going back to .500. The Suns have lost 4-straight games all on the road.

The Heat have ruled out Jamal Cain, Tyler Herro, Nikola Jovic, Caleb Martin, Duncan Robinson and Omer Yurtseven. Udonis Haslem and Dewayne Dedmon have both been ...

For the game, the two teams have finalized their injury reports and starting lineups. The Miami Heat and Phoenix Suns have finalized their injury reports and starting lineups. Heat And Suns Final Injury Reports And Starting Lineups

Paul was subbed out with 4:58 remaining in the second quarter and wasn't on the floor to start the third quarter.

The Suns just can't catch a break. After Devin Booker, who remains out due to groin strain, it's now Chris Paul who sustained an injury.

Phoenix Suns All-Star point guard Chris Paul will miss second half of Friday's game against Miami Heat with a sore right hip.

Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul experienced soreness in his right hip and will not return to action against the Miami Heat.

The Suns announced on Friday night that PG Chris Paul will not return to the team's game against the Heat due to right hip soreness.

Both the Miami Heat and Phoenix Suns are 20-19 and barely hanging on to an above .500 record, and one of those teams will have to fall tonight.