Miami Heat vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
Game Time | 7:30 pm EST |
Miami Heat Line | -1 |
Philadelphia 76ers Line | +1 |
Total | 216 |
TV: | NBA TV |
Miami Heat vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
Below is a detailed analysis for Miami Heat vs Philadelphia 76ers game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
The Miami Heat, who are playing their second road game in two nights, are now visiting the Philadelphia 76ers in this all-Eastern matchup. The Sixers are coming off back-to-back losses following a four-game winning streak, and are playing their 6th straight game at home. On the other hand, the Heat have lost only once in their last four games, while playing their second consecutive game on the road.
Miami Heat vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report: Kyle Lowry, Cody Martin are questionable, KJ Martin, Jared McCain, Joel Embiid are out.
Miami Heat Injury Report: Josh Richardson is questionable, Dru Smith is out.
Philadelphia 76ers Form and Trends
The Sixers have a 19-29 record this season and are sitting on the 11th place of the East. Philly is 20-28 against the spread and 27-20-1 in over/under, while having a 9-15 home record. The Sixers are 4-2 in their last 6 games, and are 6-0 against the spread. Over is 6-2 in their last 8 games.
Philly is coming off a 110-118 home defeat by the Boston Celtics. Tyrese Maxey leads the Sixers in scoring with 27.7 points, adding 3.4 rebounds and 6 assists per game. Joel Embiid adds 24.4 points and 7.9 rebounds, but he is once again out with an injury.
Miami Heat Form and Trends
The Heat have a 24-23 record this season and are sitting on the 6th place of the East. Miami is 20-27 against the spread and 26-21 in over/under, while having a 11-13 road record. The Heat are 3-1 in their last 4 games, and 3-7 against the spread in their last 10. Over is 6-3 in their last 9 games.
Miami is coming off a 105-103 road victory against the San Antonio Spurs. Tyler Herro leads Miami in scoring with an average of 23.8 points, adding 5.5 rebounds and 5.4 assists. Jimmy Butler adds 17 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.8 assists.
Miami Heat vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Sixers are scoring 109 points per game, which is 25th in the NBA. Philly shoot with 45.5% from the field (22nd), and with 35.3% from beyond the arc (21st). Defensively, they allow 112.7 points per game, which ranks 15th in the NBA.
Offensively, the Heat are averaging 112.2 points per game, which is 17th in the league. Miami shoots with 45.2% from the field (24th), and with 38.3% from beyond the arc (6th). Defensively, they allow 109.3 points per game, which is the 7th-best in the NBA.
In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Heat won 106-89 at home. The Sixers are 3-1 in their last 4 meetings but the Heat are 7-3 against the spread in their last 10 meetings. Under is 6-3-1 in their last 10 meetings.
Miami Heat vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
In this Miami Heat vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction, the Heat are coming as -1 road favorites. The Heat are rightfully favored, as they have a better record this season and they are facing a Sixers team on the second leg of a back-to-back. But Miami has been below average on the road, so I don’t trust either side. Both teams are 12-5 to the over in their last 17 games combined, and I expect this trend to continue in today’s game. Take the over the point total.
Nick’s Free Pick: Over 216
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