Philadelphia 76ers vs Miami Heat 3/1/23 – On Wednesday night, the Philadelphia 76ers will head to Miami, FL to take on the Miami Heat for their second meeting this season. On Monday night, Miami defeated them 101-99; coming into this one needing more aggression if they want to rebound on the road. Meanwhile, Miami comes into this one after defeating Philadelphia away from home; they’ll be looking for back-to-back wins here too if they want another home victory. However, Philadelphia is favored by the NBA betting trends to claim the victory.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Miami Heat
Date & Time: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 7:30 PM
Location: Miami-Dade Arena
Philadelphia 76ers vs Miami Heat Betting Odds
76ers
Moneyline: -125
Spread: -1 (-116)
Total: 215 over (-110)
Heat
Moneyline: +100
Spread: +1 (-116)
Total: 215 under (-110)
Philadelphia 76ers vs Miami Heat Analysis
The Philadelphia 76ers are in third place in the Eastern Conference standings, four games behind first-place Milwaukee Bucks. On offense they’re scoring 113.9 points per game while shooting 48% from the field – this marks their 16th most points scored per contest and 10th highest team shooting percentage. Defensively they allow 110.2 points per game while shooting 47% – third least amount allowed per game and 13th lowest shooting percentage allowed.
The Miami Heat are currently in seventh place in the Eastern Conference standings, 11 games behind the Milwaukee Bucks. On offense they score 108 points per game while shooting 45% from the floor – this ranks as 16th most points scored per contest and 10th highest team shooting percentage. Defensively Miami allows 108.5 points per contest while forcing opponents to shoot 47.6% from the floor; second least amount given up per game and 18th lowest shooting percentage allowed.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Miami Heat Against the Spread
Under is 4-1-1 in the 76ers last 6 overall. Under is 8-2 in 76ers last 10 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in the 76ers last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in 76ers last 5 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. The 76ers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 4-0 in Heat last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Heat are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. The Heat are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games. Heat are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. Heat are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Miami Heat Free Pick
Philadelphia is eager for revenge against Miami and they hold the advantage on offense, having scored consistently throughout this game. Miami, however, has struggled offensively against Philadelphia’s defense; expect them to buckle under pressure and fall behind throughout this game as per NBA betting sites.
Free Pick: Philadelphia 76ers -1 (-116)
