Heat vs 76ers Prediction and Odds

Heat vs 76ers Prediction and Odds: The Philadelphia 76ers are expected to win this game as per the stats.

The Philadelphia 76ers (52-27) and Miami Heat (42-37) will square off in a jaw-dropping matchup between the two of the top teams in the Eastern Conference Before the crucial playoffs, both sides will try to maintain their dominance in this big match. This season, the 76ers have dominated, and their most recent performances haven’t been all that horrible, and are coming off a win over the Boston Celtics.

The Miami Heat on the other hand will look to string together a considerable streak to make it into the Play ins..

Heat vs 76ers Prediction: Home-Away Stats (Last 5 Games)

Here is how both the Heat and the 76ers have performed at Away and home in their last five games:

Heat

The Miami Heat have been struggling lately. The Heat have won only 2 of their last five away games. The two victories came against the Detroit Pistons (2)

In the last 5 Away games:

  • The Miami Heat have scored 102.6 points per game.
  • The Miami Heat have conceded 105 points per game.
  • Number of games that ended with a difference of 3 points or less: 1
  • Number of games that ended with a difference of 4-10 points: 1

76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers on the other hand have won 4 of their last 5 games. They defeated the likes of Boston Celtics, Dallas Mavericks, Toronto Raptors, and Washington Wizards.

In their last 5 games at Home:

  • The Philadelphia 76ers have scored 110.6 points per game.
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have conceded 111.2 points per game.
  • Number of games that ended with a difference of 3 points or less: 1
  • Number of games that ended with a difference of 4-10 points: 3

Heat vs 76ers Prediction and Odds: Offense and Defense

Offense

The Miami Heat have kept their scoring average at 109.1 points per game this season. They shot 45.8% from the field and 34.1% from the 3-point line. 83.4% of free throws are made. The Heat are ranked 25 in the attack with an Adjusted Offensive Rating of 112.9.

The Philadelphia 76ers have maintained a scoring rate of 114.9 points per game so far. They shot 48.6% from the field and 38.7% from the 3-point line. The free throw success rate stands at 83.7%. The 76ers rank in the offense with an Adjusted Offensive rating of 117.9.

Advantage: 76ers

Defense

The Miami Heat have conceded 109.8 points per game in the current season. They play with an average of 40.5 rebounds along with 8.0 steals and 3.0 blocks per game. The Heat is rated 113.6 on defense with a rank of 9 in the league.

The Philadelphia 76ers have conceded 114.9 points per game. They maintained an average of 40.8 rebounds along with 7.7 steals and 4.8 blocks per game. The 76ers have an adjusted defensive rating of 113.4.

Advantage: 76ers

Heat vs 76ers Prediction: Odds

Spread:

Miami Heat: +5.5 (-116)

Philadelphia 76ers: -5.5 (-116)

Moneyline

Miami Heat: +146

Philadelphia 76ers: -170

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Heat vs 76ers Prediction and Odds: Last Game Analysis

Miami Heat

The Miami Heat rallied to defeat the helpless Detroit Pistons 118-105, with Jimmy Butler scoring 18 of his team-high 27 points in the fourth quarter. Miami Heat shot 51.3% from the field and 36.1% from 3-pointers.

Miami maintained its chances of avoiding the Play-In tournament, but Detroit made it difficult before dropping its 10th straight game.

Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro both got 18 points while Gabe Vincent led the Heat with 22 points.

Philadelphia 76ers:

The 76ers are on the back of Joel Embiid’s resounding performance against the Celtics.

P.J. Tucker played great defense and nailed crucial corner 3s to help fire the 76ers in the fourth, when Boston made its charge — while James Harden ended with 20 points and 10 assists.

Embiid recorded his tenth game of the season with at least 40 points and 10 rebounds by making 20 of 25 field goal attempts and 12 of 13 free throws.

Embiid didn’t have much assistance, though; the rest of the Sixers shot 35.9% for the evening.

Heat vs 76ers Prediction: Head-to-Head Stats

The Miami Heat and the 76ers have played 133 head-to-head games as of now. With 68 wins, the Heat have a slight advantage over the 76ers who have won 65 matches.

In the last five meetings between the two teams, the 76ers have been on the winning side on 3 occasions while the Heat won 2 games.

The last game between the Heat and the 76ers ended in favor of the 76ers, 119-96 points.

Head-to-Head: Key Highlights (Last 5 Meetings)

  • 76ers won 3, Heat Won 2
  • Average Points Per Game: 204.4
  • Average Points scored by the 76ers: 104.4
  • Average Points scored by the Heat: 100

Heat vs 76ers Prediction: Players to Watch Out

Miami Heat

Jimmy Butler (Small Forward)

Points Per Game: 22.6 | Rebounds Per Game: 5.9 | Assists Per Game: 5.1

Bam Adebayo (Center)

Points Per Game: 20.7 | Rebounds Per Game: 9.3 | Steals Per Game: 1.2

Tyler Herro (Point Guard)

Points Per Game: 20.4 | Rebounds Per Game: 5.5 | Assists Per Game: 4.2

Philadelphia 76ers

Joel Embiid (Center)

Points Per Game: 33.1 | Rebounds Per Game: 10.2 | Blocks Per Game: 1.5

James Harden (Shooting Guard)

Points Per Game: 21.4 | Assists Per Game: 10.8 | Rebounds Per Game: 6.2

Tyrese Maxey (Point Guard)

Points Per Game: 19.8 | Assists Per Game: 3.6 | Rebounds Per Game: 2.8

Heat vs 76ers Winner Prediction

  • Momentum Advantage: Philadelphia 76ers
  • H2H Advantage: Miami Heat
  • Offensive Advantage: Philadelphia 76ers
  • Defensive Advantage: Philadelphia 76ers
  • Overall: 76ers to win

The Miami Heat is on a two-match winning streak but Momentum and Stats favor the Philadelphia 76ers. The Philadelphia 76ers have been a better offensive and defensive side this season which makes them the favorite heading into this clash.