Miami Heat vs Philadelphia 76ers 4/6/2023 Game Analysis, Picks and Previews
The Miami Heat will take on the Philadelphia 76ers in the first game of an NBA on TNT doubleheader on Thursday night. Miami has won two in a row and is only one game behind the Brooklyn Nets for the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference standings. The Heat defeated the Detroit Pistons 118-105 on Tuesday with an impressive fourth quarter where they outscored Detroit by 12 points.
Jimmy Butler led the way for Miami with 27 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists. Gabe Vincent added 22 points, hitting six of his eleven shots from beyond the arc. Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro contributed 18 points apiece to the Heat’s winning effort. The Miami Heat is averaging 109.1 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 109.8 points on 48.3 percent FG shooting. SF Jimmy Butler averaged 22.9 points and 5.9 rebounds, while Center Bam Adebayo is averaging 20.7 points and 9.3 rebounds. SG Tyler Herro is the third double-digit scorer and Kyle Lowry is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The Miami Heat is shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 83.4 percent from the free throw line. The Heat is allowing 37 percent shooting from deep and is grabbing 40.5 rebounds per game.
- The Miami Heat is 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games on the road.
- Miami is 5-13 SU in their last 18 games on the road against Philadelphia.
- The Heat is 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games with an opponent in the Eastern Conference.
Miami Heat vs Philadelphia 76ers 4/6/2023 Game Analysis, Picks and Previews
The Philadelphia 76ers are a dominant team at home, having won 29 of their first 40 games at the Wells Fargo Center. They are currently two games behind the Boston Celtics for second place in the Eastern Conference standings. On Tuesday, the 76ers secured a 103-101 victory over Boston, thanks to some clutch plays down the stretch.
Joel Embiid had a game for the ages, scoring 52 points on 20-of-25 shooting, likely solidifying his chances to win the league MVP award. James Harden contributed 20 points and ten assists for the 76ers, who limited the Celtics to just 42 percent shooting from the field. Philadelphia also knocked down 11 three-pointers on 29 attempts, shooting a solid 50 percent overall.
- The total stayed UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia’s last 6 meetings with the Heat.
- Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home.
- The 76ers are 13-5 SU in their last 18 games at home against Miami.
Miami Heat vs Philadelphia 76ers. The NBA pick for this game is the Philadelphia 76ers. Miami Center Bam Adebayo is dealing with a strained left quad and is not sure whether to play in this contest. The Celtics own the tiebreaker over the 76ers for the number two seed. However, the Heat can catch the Nets in the standings and avoid the Play-In Tournament. Take Miami to win on the road. Prediction, Miami Heat win 113-108.
NBA Starting Time: 7:30 PM (EDT)
Location: Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA
Date: Thursday, April 6, 2023
TV: TNT
NBA Odds: Philadelphia 76ers -3
NBA Totals: 230.5
