Philadelphia 76ers vs Miami Heat Preview
At 7:00 ET, the 76ers (-158) will host the Heat (+132) in a matchup between two Eastern Conference teams. Philadelphia is currently favored by 3.5 points and has won two straight games. The over/under line is set at 223.5 points.
This game will be played at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia and can be seen on NBCS. The Heat are 29-25 on the season and currently sit in 7th place in the East, while the 76ers are 32-21 and in 5th place. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 ET.
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Philadelphia 76ers vs Miami Heat Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last ten head-to-head matchups between then Heat and 76ers have gone in favor of the Heat, putting together a record of 7-3. The over/under record in the five most recent head to head games between the Heat and 76ers is 2-3 with an average of 212 points per game. The last three times that the Heat have been on the road vs. the 76ers, the over/under record is 2-3.
- Although Miami has a straight up record of 2-1 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs. the spread going 1-1-1. The team averaged 114 points per game in these games.
- Through their last ten home contests, the 76ers offense has averaged 116 points per game while allowing an average of 118. Philadelphia posted an overall record of 5-5 while going 5-5 ATS.
- Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Heat have a strong record vs the spread going 2-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-2.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the favorite, the 76ers have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-2.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Miami Heat Prediction
Miami has an O/U record of 21-33 this season, and the under has hit in their last three games. Today’s O/U line of 223.5 is lower than their season average of 221.1 points per game.
The Heat have covered the spread in four straight games and have an ATS record of 24-27 for the season. On the road, they are 12-11 ATS compared to 12-16 ATS at home.
In the Eastern Conference, Miami is currently in 7th place with a record of 29-25. Within the Southeast Division, they are in 1st place. On the road, Miami is 14-12 this season.
In their last game, the Heat defeated the Bucks by a score of 123-97. Miami was a 7.5-point underdog going into the game. The combined scoring in the game was 220 points, and the O/U line was 224.
As the underdog this season, Miami is 7-15 straight-up and 10-12 against the spread. Today, they are 3.5-point underdogs.
Heading into this game, the Heat are 27th in the NBA in scoring at 110.6 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 108.0 points per game.
So far this season, Miami has outscored the NBA scoring average in just 35.2% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 28th in the league at 96.3 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Heat are 26th in field goal percentage at 46%. However, they have been efficient from three-point range, hitting 37% of their attempts (10th).
This season, the Heat’s defense is the 4th ranked defense in the NBA at 4th PPG. So far, they have held opposing offenses below the NBA scoring average in 74.1% of their games. Opponents are hitting 55.5% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 36.8% of their three-point attempts.
Today, the 76ers are favored by 3.5 points against the Heat. Overall, Philadelphia has been favored in 37 of their 53 games, going 28-9 in those games. As the favorite, they have an average scoring margin of +9 points per game.
In terms of their ATS record, the 76ers are 32-21 this season and have covered the spread in their last two games. At home, they are 16-11 ATS and have lost five straight games against the spread at home.
Philadelphia’s O/U record for the season is 31-22, and their games have averaged 232.6 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 223.5, and the team’s games have averaged an over/under line of 231.2 points.
In their last game, the 76ers defeated the Cavaliers by a score of 123-121. Philadelphia was an 11-point underdog going into the game, and the win improved their record to 32-21 for the season. In the Eastern Conference, they are currently in 5th place.
At home this season, the 76ers are averaging 119.7 points per game, which is 9th in the league. Overall, they are 9th in scoring at 118.6 points per game.
Philadelphia is one of the fastest-paced teams in the NBA, ranking 16th in pace at 98.6 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 15th in the league at 47%.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the 76ers are 23rd in three-point percentage at 36%. However, they are 1st in free throw attempts and makes this season.
On defense, the 76ers come into the game ranked 14th in the league in points allowed at 114.0 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 120.3 points per contest (22nd). On two point field goal attempts, the 76ers’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 55.0% and allowing 34.9% from beyond the arc.
Even though they are 3.5 point underdogs, we see the Heat winning this game by a score of 97-75.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Miami Heat Betting Tips
- We like the Heat on the moneyline (+132)
- The Heat are also our pick on the spread at +3.5
- Our NBA model projects 172 points, and we suggest taking the under
Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report
- Kyle Lowry – Conditioning – Out
- Nicolas Batum – Hamstring – Out
- Tobias Harris – Hip – Out
- Joel Embiid – Knee – Out
- Robert Covington – Knee – Out
- De’Anthony Melton – Back – Out
Miami Heat Injury Report
- Jimmy Butler – Personal – Out
- Josh Richardson – Shoulder – Out
- Terry Rozier – Right Knee – Out
- Dru Smith – Knee – Out
