Miami Heat vs Philadelphia 76ers 2/27/23 – On Monday, the Philadelphia 76ers hosts the Miami heat. Philadelphia are trying to rebound from a crushing loss to the Celtics. The Sixers currently have a record of 39-20 while the Heat have a record of 32-29. Although these two teams have yet to meet this season, the Heat defeated the Sixers in six games in the playoffs last May. However, Philadelphia was the best bet today to win the game.
Miami Heat vs Philadelphia 76ers
Date & Time: Monday, February 27, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
Location: Wells Fargo Center
Miami Heat vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Odds
Heat
Moneyline: +210
Spread: +6.5 (-116)
Total: 216 over (-110)
76ers
Moneyline: -250
Spread: -6.5 (-116)
Total: 216 under (-110)
Miami Heat vs Philadelphia 76ers Analysis
The Miami Heat are struggling lately, having lost four consecutive games and falling to seventh in the Eastern Conference. They are currently at 32-29, 11 games behind first place Celtics, and 1.5 games behind sixth place Knicks. They just came off a humiliating 108-103 loss to Charlotte on Saturday. They shot just 40% from the floor, and were out rebounded by 48-42. Miami’s Tyler Herro was the star with 33 points, 7 rebounds and 6 threes. Jimmy Butler had 28 points and 7 assists. Kevin Love, a new signee, had 13 points and 13 boards. Bam Adebayo scored 14 points and grabbed 6 rebounds. With 108.1 points per match, the Heat rank last in the NBA. They are second in defense with 108.6 points allowed per game. To lead the Heat, Butler averages 21.7 points per game.
The Philadelphia 76ers suffered a crushing home loss in primetime on Saturday. The Sixers lost to their most fierce rival, the Celtics by a score of 110-107. In the third quarter, the Sixers had a 15-point lead but it was lost to the Celtics. With 1.3 seconds remaining, Jayson Tatum made a 26-foot three-pointer from the top key to give the Celtics a 110-107 lead. Joel Embiid threw a prayer about 85 feet from the ball and swished it. However, it was a fraction too late and it didn’t count. The Celtics won a hard-fought victory. Embiid was a big player, scoring 41 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. James Harden scored 21 points.
Miami Heat vs Philadelphia 76ers Against the Spread
Miami are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games. Miami are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games. Miami are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games against Philadelphia. Miami are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games against Philadelphia. Miami are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games on the road. Miami are 4-13 SU in their last 17 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia.
Philadelphia are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games. Philadelphia are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games. The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Philadelphia’s last 11 games against Miami. Philadelphia are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games at home. Philadelphia are 13-4 SU in their last 17 games when playing at home against Miami. The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia’s last 8 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
Miami Heat vs Philadelphia 76ers Free Pick
The Sixers were playing as well as any player in the NBA when they entered Saturday’s match against the Celtics. The Heat are struggling and have lost 4 straight and 6 of their last 10 games. The Sixers knew why they lost one on Saturday night. They now face another playoff opponent, one that they lost in the playoffs last year. NBA betting trends expect the Sixers to win this game with the bitterness of last year’s series loss and the recent Celtics loss with fresh eyes.
Free Pick: Philadelphia 76ers -6.5 (-116)
