The Miami Heat (35-43) will welcome the Philadelphia 76ers (23-55) for an Eastern Conference game on Monday. The 76ers are currently on an 11-game losing streak, with their most recent defeat against the Minnesota Timberwolves (114-109) on Saturday. The Heat, striving for a play-in tournament spot, are looking to rebound after a 121-115 overtime loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on April 5. Miami`s Tyler Herro is questionable due to a thigh injury. Philadelphia will be without Tyrese Maxey (finger), Joel Embiid (knee), and Paul George (groin), among others.
The game is scheduled for a 7:30 p.m. ET tipoff at the Kaseya Center in Miami. The Heat have won their last three encounters with the 76ers, including a decisive 118-95 victory on March 29. Miami is favored by 14.5 points according to SportsLine consensus odds, and the over/under for total points is set at 214. Betting enthusiasts are encouraged to consult NBA predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model before placing any wagers.
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The model has simulated the 76ers vs. Heat game 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks and betting predictions, available on SportsLine. Current betting odds for the game include:
- 76ers vs. Heat spread: Miami -14.5 at DraftKings Sportsbook
- 76ers vs. Heat over/under: 214 points
- 76ers vs. Heat money line: Miami -1064, Philadelphia +680
- PHI: The 76ers are 26-50-2 against the spread this season
- MIA: The Heat are 37-40-1 against the spread this season
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Why the 76ers could cover the spread
Quentin Grimes, a guard for the 76ers, is known for his scoring ability and may need to step up given the team`s injuries. This season, he`s averaging 14.4 points and 4.1 rebounds, with a 39.5% success rate from three-point range. Grimes has scored 22 or more points in 14 of his last 17 games, including a 28-point performance with six three-pointers in his most recent game.
Lonnie Walker IV, another guard, can also create scoring opportunities. He averages 9.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game. Walker IV has reached double figures in scoring in four of his last five games, including 18 points, three rebounds, and five assists against the Timberwolves on April 5.
Why the Heat might cover the spread
Bam Adebayo, the Heat`s center, is a key player in the frontcourt, averaging 18 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game. In his last game, Adebayo scored 31 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and dished out five assists, marking his fourth consecutive game with at least 20 points.
The Heat have a 21-18 record against the spread when playing at home this season. Duncan Robinson, a forward, provides perimeter shooting, averaging 11 points and 2.4 assists while shooting 38.9% from three-point range. In the game against the Bucks, Robinson scored 16 points with four three-pointers.
Making 76ers vs. Heat Picks
SportsLine`s model predicts a total of 223 combined points for the 76ers vs. Heat game, leaning towards the Over. The model also suggests that one side of the spread has a greater than 50% chance of hitting. For detailed NBA picks from the model, visit SportsLine.
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