The Miami Heat (+175) are in Philadelphia to take on the 76ers (-213) at the Wells Fargo Center. Tip-off for this Eastern Conference matchup is scheduled for 7:00 ET. ESPN will have the TV coverage.

Right now, Philadelphia is favored by 5.5 points. The over/under line for this game is sitting at 207.5 points. The Heat (46-36) are in 8th place in the East, while the 76ers (47-35) are 7th. Miami has won two straight, while Philadelphia is on an eight-game winning streak.

MIAMI HEAT VS PHILADELPHIA 76ERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Miami Heat +5.5

This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, April 17th.

WHY BET THE MIAMI HEAT:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 113-106 in favor of the Heat.
  • Our projections have Jimmy Butler finishing with Jimmy Butler points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Heat finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.9% and knocking down 14 threes.

Does Miami Have What it Takes on the Road?

In the Eastern Conference standings, the Heat are currently in 8th place with a record of 46-36. In the Southeast Division, they are in 2nd place.

On the road this season, the Heat have gone 24-17, and they are 40-39 against the spread. Their ATS record on the road is 24-14, and they have covered the spread in their last five road games.

Miami has won their last two games and are currently 5.5-point underdogs against the 76ers. As the underdog, they have gone 11-23 this season, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last three games as the underdog.

The Heat’s O/U record for the season is 35-47, and the over has hit in their last two games. This season, their games have averaged 218.5 points per game, and today’s O/U line is set at 207.5.

In their most recent game, the Heat defeated the Raptors by a score of 118-103. They were favored by 16.5 points in that game, and the O/U line was 218.5.

Looking at Tyler Herro’s production over his last five games, he is averaging 21.8 points per game on a shooting percentage of 46.6%. In these games, he averaged 5.2 rebounds and 4.8 assists. Jimmy Butler has hit 55.6% of his shots from the field in his last five games and 18.6 points per game. Across his last five games, Bam Adebayo is averaging 14.8 points and 6.8 rebounds.

Miami is averaging 110.1 points per game this season, which is 26th in the NBA. When playing on the road, they are at 108.1 points per contest. The Heat are 29th in pace, averaging 95.8 possessions per game this season. Looking at their scoring production, they have outperformed the league average in 40.2% of their games.

At present, the Heat’s defense is ranked 3rd, allowing 108.4 points per game. Inside the arc, the Heat defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 55.3% and 35.4% from three-point territory.

Will the 76ers Come Through as Home Favorites?

Philadelphia is looking to extend their win streak to nine games today against the Heat. The 76ers have also covered the spread in 9 straight games and are favored by 5.5 points today.

The 76ers’ O/U record for the season is 42-40, and their games have averaged a combined 226.1 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 207.5.

In their last game, the 76ers defeated the Nets by a score of 107-86. The combined scoring in that game was well below the O/U line of 214. Philly covered the spread as 12.5-point favorites.

Currently, the 76ers are in 7th place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 47-35. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 31-21 compared to 16-14 against the West.

On the season, the 76ers are 34-17 as the favorite and have gone 38-13 straight-up as the favorite. Their ATS record as the favorite is 34-17 and 15-15 as the underdog.

Joel Embiid is averaging 33 points per game over his last three games on a field goal percentage of 53.4%. In these games, he also hit 3.3 threes per game. For the season, he has hit 38.8% of his threes and averaged 1.4 makes per game. Over his last four games, Tyrese Maxey is averaging 28.2 points per game on 47.7% shooting. In these games, he hit 2.8 threes per game. Maxey’s season three-point shooting percentage is 37.3%.

Philadelphia comes into the game as the 15th-ranked scoring offense, at 114.6 points per game. They are also 15th in scoring at home, averaging 115.5 points per contest. Looking at their pace, the 76ers are 19th in the league. The team’s three-point shooting percentage of 36% is 19th in the league, and their three-point attempt rate of 33.3 is also 19th in the NBA.

Coming into today’s game, the 76ers’ defense is giving up an average of 111.5 points per contest. In the terms of takeaways, 76ers are causing 11.3 turnovers per game, ranking 1st in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 6th in rejections, averaging 6 blocked shots each game.