76ers Must Respond
The Miami Heat took care of business at home but the task gets harder on Friday. They face the Philadelphia 76ers, who are desperate after going down 2-0.
However, as we have seen on many an occasion, playing at home has a big impact and the 76ers are favored with the sportsbook to secure the win.
Let’s check the latest NBA picks, stats, injury reports, and NBA odds for Heat vs 76ers. We’ve plenty of NBA playoffs odds for you to consider.
Heat Solidifying Title Hopes
It’s tough to find a negative about the Miami Heat, who didn’t appear to get out of second gear in the first two games.
Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro have stepped up and, with Jimmy Butler healthy, the Heat are showing no signs of slowing down.
The 119-103 win on Wednesday showcased that they are a team as four players scored in double figures.
NBA betting odds have the Heat as road underdogs for Game 3, but we’re expecting money to come for them closer to tip-off.
The Heat are -1 with the sportsbook, and for a team leading 2-0 playing against a 76ers outfit without Joel Embiid, it’s an attractive line.
Backs Against the Wall
It will be interesting to see how the Philadelphia 76ers respond with their backs against the wall.
They have looked second-rate in the first two games and losing Embiid was the catalyst. His status is undetermined, but we don’t fancy his chances of taking to the court in what could be another disappointing end to his season.
“We don’t have a big man right now,” Philadelphia coach Doc Rivers told ESPN. “He’s got so many steps to go through. I don’t think he’s cleared any of them right now.”
However, returning home can work wonders and justified their betting online favoritism isn’t beyond the 76ers.
If James Harden could get hot, they can easily take out this game. Harden comes off a 20-point performance and, with Embiid out of action, it’s simply not good enough.
Bookmakers are still expecting a low-scoring game with the total at 210½, but if Harden drops 30-plus points, that total could soar over.
If Harden doesn’t stand up and justify his contract, the 76ers could find themselves down 3-0 and likely to watch the Eastern Conference Finals from home.
Heat vs 76ers Head-to-Head
The Miami Heat hadn’t beaten the Philadelphia 76ers in consecutive games prior to Wednesday’s victory.
They have scored a road win against the 76ers, so winning at Wells Fargo Center won’t worry them.
Heat vs 76ers Game Information
- Game: Heat (53-29) vs 76ers (51-31)
- Location: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia
- Day/Time: Friday, May 6, 7 p.m. ET
- Heat vs 76ers Streaming: NBA Game Pass
Heat vs 76ers Betting Lines
Heat vs 76ers Prediction
We expect the Philadelphia 76ers to be more competitive, but we’re picking the Miami Heat to roll straight through them again.
There is too much cohesion with the Heat to ignore and we’ll happily take the -1 odds available for the better team in this matchup.
They possess one of the deepest lineups in the NBA and that has been on show so far in this series. Therefore, they are the value team and we expect money to come for the Heat closer to tip-off.
Pick: Miami Heat -1
76ers Must Respond
The Miami Heat took care of business at home but the task gets harder on Friday. They face the Philadelphia 76ers, who are desperate after going down 2-0.
However, as we have seen on many an occasion, playing at home has a big impact and the 76ers are favored with the sportsbook to secure the win.
Let’s check the latest NBA picks, stats, injury reports, and NBA odds for Heat vs 76ers. We’ve plenty of NBA playoffs odds for you to consider.
Heat Solidifying Title Hopes
It’s tough to find a negative about the Miami Heat, who didn’t appear to get out of second gear in the first two games.
Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro have stepped up and, with Jimmy Butler healthy, the Heat are showing no signs of slowing down.
The 119-103 win on Wednesday showcased that they are a team as four players scored in double figures.
NBA betting odds have the Heat as road underdogs for Game 3, but we’re expecting money to come for them closer to tip-off.
The Heat are -1 with the sportsbook, and for a team leading 2-0 playing against a 76ers outfit without Joel Embiid, it’s an attractive line.
Backs Against the Wall
It will be interesting to see how the Philadelphia 76ers respond with their backs against the wall.
They have looked second-rate in the first two games and losing Embiid was the catalyst. His status is undetermined, but we don’t fancy his chances of taking to the court in what could be another disappointing end to his season.
“We don’t have a big man right now,” Philadelphia coach Doc Rivers told ESPN. “He’s got so many steps to go through. I don’t think he’s cleared any of them right now.”
However, returning home can work wonders and justified their betting online favoritism isn’t beyond the 76ers.
If James Harden could get hot, they can easily take out this game. Harden comes off a 20-point performance and, with Embiid out of action, it’s simply not good enough.
Bookmakers are still expecting a low-scoring game with the total at 210½, but if Harden drops 30-plus points, that total could soar over.
If Harden doesn’t stand up and justify his contract, the 76ers could find themselves down 3-0 and likely to watch the Eastern Conference Finals from home.
Heat vs 76ers Head-to-Head
The Miami Heat hadn’t beaten the Philadelphia 76ers in consecutive games prior to Wednesday’s victory.
They have scored a road win against the 76ers, so winning at Wells Fargo Center won’t worry them.
Heat vs 76ers Game Information
- Game: Heat (53-29) vs 76ers (51-31)
- Location: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia
- Day/Time: Friday, May 6, 7 p.m. ET
- Heat vs 76ers Streaming: NBA Game Pass
Heat vs 76ers Betting Lines
Heat vs 76ers Prediction
We expect the Philadelphia 76ers to be more competitive, but we’re picking the Miami Heat to roll straight through them again.
There is too much cohesion with the Heat to ignore and we’ll happily take the -1 odds available for the better team in this matchup.
They possess one of the deepest lineups in the NBA and that has been on show so far in this series. Therefore, they are the value team and we expect money to come for the Heat closer to tip-off.
Pick: Miami Heat -1
