The Miami Heat (10-6) and Philadelphia 76ers (9-6) meet Sunday afternoon at the Xfinity Mobile Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Tip is set for 1 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Heat vs. 76ers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2024-25 season series: Heat won 4-0
The Heat throttled the Chicago Bulls 143-107 Friday, covering with ease as a 2.5-point road underdog as the Over (249.5) cashed. Miami put 8 players in double figures, led by C Kel’el Ware, who scored 20 points. The Heat have won 3 in a row and covered in each. They are 11-5 against the spread (ATS).
The 76ers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 123-114 in overtime Thursday, covering as a 1.5-point road favorite as the Over (223) hit. G Tyrese Maxey scored a career-best 54 points on 18-for-30 shooting. Philadelphia has traded off winning and losing over its last 8 games and is 5-3 ATS in that span. It is 10-4-1 ATS on the season.
Heat at 76ers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:51 a.m. ET.
Moneyline (ML): Heat +-102 (bet $102 to win $100) | 76ers -118 (bet $118 to win $100)Against the spread (ATS): Heat +1.5 (-120) | 76ers -1.5 (+100)Over/Under (O/U): 240.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)Heat at 76ers key injuries
Heat
G Tyler Herro (ankle) outG Norman Powell (hip) probableF Andrew Wiggins (hip) out
76ers
G VJ Edgecombe (calf) questionableC Joel Embiid (knee) outG Jared McCain (thumb) available
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Heat at 76ers picks and predictionsPrediction
76ers 121, Heat 115
BET 76ERS (-118).
While the Heat have played well and covered often at home, they are just 4-4 ATS and 3-5 straight up on the road. Despite improving lately, the Heat have allowed at least 130 points in 4 of their last 7 games.
The 76ers are 5-3 at home this season, and they have their star player, Maxey, active and healthy in this one. Six-time All-NBA F Paul George has returned and will be available. Expect the more talented Philadelphia team to win this one.
Back 76ERS (-118).
PASS.
While the spread is playable here, the Heat have had 3 of 16 games end within a 2-point margin, so they play close games. Take the lesser-risky option and play the home side to win outright.
BET UNDER 238.5 (-110).
This is a high total for a complete clash of pace. The Heat rank No. 1, and the 76ers rank 26th of 30 teams in pace. Given the expected outcome, Philadelphia should have their style of play slow down Miami and lead to fewer scoring chances.
The Heat are 1-2 O/U in their last 3 games, while the 76ers are 1-5 O/U in their last 6 contests. Considering those trends, back UNDER 238.5 (-110).
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