The Phoenix Suns (27–18) welcome the Miami Heat (24–22) to PHX Arena on Sunday night in a matchup of playoff hopefuls from opposite conferences. Phoenix enters as a 3.5‑point favorite, riding a six‑game home winning streak and boasting a 14–5 record on its own floor. Miami, meanwhile, has struggled away from home, going just 9–15 on the road.
The Suns rank third in the Western Conference in offensive rebounds, led by Mark Williams, while Dillon Brooks has been a steady scoring presence. Miami counters with Bam Adebayo and Andrew Wiggins, who have provided consistent production. The Heat average nearly 120 points per game, but their defense has faltered recently, allowing 122.4 points per game over their last ten.
Phoenix, on the other hand, has held opponents to just 106.9 points per game in that span. With Devin Booker sidelined, the Suns will lean on Brooks, Williams, and Grayson Allen to maintain their offensive rhythm. This sets the stage for a compelling clash where Phoenix looks to extend its home dominance and Miami seeks a statement road win.
Best Bet: Suns -3.5 (-110) at BetMGM
Phoenix’s strong home form and ATS record make them the best bet in this matchup. The Suns are 31–14 ATS this season and 11–2 ATS when favored by 3.5 points or more. They’ve also won all 11 games when listed as at least a -150 moneyline favorite.
Miami has been competitive ATS, posting a 26–19–1 record overall, but they’ve struggled as road underdogs, going 11–15 straight up in those spots. The Heat’s defense has been porous lately, giving up over 122 points per game in their last ten, while Phoenix has held opponents below 107.
With Booker out, the Suns may not explode offensively, but their defensive consistency and rebounding edge should be enough to cover the spread. The total of 229.5 leans toward the over given both teams’ scoring averages, but the best bet remains Suns -3.5, as their home dominance and ATS trends align perfectly with this matchup.
Combined Odds: +240
This parlay ties together Phoenix’s ATS strength, Brooks’ scoring consistency, and the likelihood of a high‑scoring contest given Miami’s defensive struggles.
Combined Odds: +900
This longshot builds on Phoenix’s cover, Adebayo’s offensive role, and Williams’ rebounding. If Miami’s offense stalls under 116, the Suns’ chances of covering improve significantly.
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suns | -3.5 (-110) | -152 | O 229.5 (-110) |
| Heat | +3.5 (-110) | +128 | U 229.5 (-110) |
The above odds are sourced from FanDuel.
Odds updated: January 25, 2026 – 12:00 p.m. ET. Lines may move throughout the day.
| Team | Player | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suns | Jalen Green | Hamstring | Questionable |
| Suns | Devin Booker | Ankle | Out |
| Heat | Tyler Herro | Toe | Out |
| Heat | Kel’el Ware | Hamstring | Day‑To‑Day |
| Heat | Davion Mitchell | Shoulder | Day‑To‑Day |
The Suns vs. Heat game tips off at 8:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The game will be played at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.
Fans can watch the game on FDSSUN, AZFamily, and Suns+, with streaming options available through regional sports networks.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | January 25, 2026 |
| Time | 8:00 p.m. ET |
| Arena | PHX Arena, Phoenix, Arizona |
| TV/Streaming | FDSSUN, AZFamily, Suns+ |
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