Miami Heat vs Phoenix Suns Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/25

The Miami Heat take on the Phoenix Suns at the Mortgage Matchup Center on Sunday, January 25, 2026. This game marks the beginning of the NBA regular season. The Heat enter with a record of 24-22, while the Suns have a record of 27-18. The game will be broadcast on FDSS at 8:00 PM.

Miami’s head coach, Erik Spoelstra, will look to improve their away record of 9-15. Their recent win against the Utah Jazz has given them a boost. Meanwhile, the Suns, led by head coach Jordan Ott, have been strong at home with a 14-5 record. They will aim to bounce back after their recent loss to the Atlanta Hawks.

Heat vs Suns Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Miami Heat vs. Phoenix Suns
  • Venue: Mortgage Matchup Center
  • Date: Sunday, January 25, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Suns -3.0, Heat +3.0

Miami Heat Team Preview

The Miami Heat have shown mixed results in recent games. They secured a strong win against the Utah Jazz with a score of 147-116. In this game, Bam Adebayo stood out with 26 points and 15 rebounds.

In their season stats, the Heat rank fourth in points per game with 119.3. They lead the league in possessions and field goal attempts per game. However, they struggle in field goal percentage, ranking 19th.

Key players for the Heat include Norman Powell and Bam Adebayo. Powell averages 23.5 points per game, while Adebayo adds 17.6 points and 9.6 rebounds per game. Tyler Herro, though out with injuries, contributes 21.9 points per game when healthy.

Phoenix Suns Team Preview

The Phoenix Suns have shown mixed results in their recent games. They won against the Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets but lost to the Atlanta Hawks. Devin Booker has been a key player, scoring 31 points in the game against the Hawks, even though the team fell short by 7 points.

Offensively, the Suns score 114.4 points per game, ranking 22nd in the league. They attempt 90.1 field goals per game, placing them 13th. Their three-point shooting is strong, with 14.6 made per game, ranking 7th.

Defensively, the Suns allow 111.8 points per game, which is 5th best in the league. They excel in blocking shots, ranking 3rd with 4.1 blocks per game. However, they struggle with steals, averaging just 10.3 per game, ranking 29th.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, take the Miami Heat at +3.0. The Heat score 119.3 points per game, which ranks them 4th in the league. With their fast-paced play, they could keep it close against the Suns, who allow 111.8 points per game. The projected score is Suns 116, Heat 115.

For the over/under pick, choose the under at 229.5. The Suns have a solid defense, allowing only 111.8 points per game, ranked 5th. The Heat’s defense gives up 118.4 points per game, but the Suns’ slower pace could keep the total lower. The projected total is 231 points, but the under is a safer bet given the Suns’ defensive stats.