The Miami Heat (24-24) travel to face off against the Philadelphia 76ers (20-29) on Wednesday, February 5th. This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia and televised on NBCS. The 76ers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Heat are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Heat. Tip-off is set for 7:30 ET.
Heat vs 76ers
The Heat Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Heat fell to 24-24 on the season after a 133-124 loss to the Bulls on Tuesday. Miami, who were -3.5 point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 257.5 exceeded the O/U line of 228.5 by 28.5 points.
Miami appeared to be in control after a 10-0 run put them up 88-79, and they extended their lead to 103-94 heading into the 4th quarter. However, the Bulls dominated the final period, outscoring the Heat 39-21 to complete the comeback.
The 76ers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The 76ers improved to 20-29 on the season with a 118-116 win over the Mavericks on Tuesday. Philadelphia was favored by 4.5 points but didn’t cover the spread, winning by just two. The total points for the game reached 234, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 227.5.
Dallas went on a 10-0 run early, but the 76ers responded by outscoring the Mavericks 36-22 in the 3rd quarter. Philadelphia entered the 4th quarter with a 94-87 lead and held on for the win, despite being outscored 29-24 in the final period.
Heat Offense Breakdown
In their 133-124 loss to the Bulls, the Heat connected on 17 threes, shooting 38.6% from beyond the arc and 47.8% overall from the field. Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro both scored 23 points, with Herro adding 9 assists despite shooting just 33.3% from the floor.
Nikola Jovic contributed 20 points, hitting 5 threes at a 71.4% clip. Kel’el Ware was a standout in the 1st quarter, scoring 13 of his 17 points early on.
76ers Offense Breakdown
Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers to a win over the Mavericks with 33 points and 13 assists, shooting 59.1% from the field. Joel Embiid added 29 points and 11 rebounds, while Guerschon Yabusele contributed 19 points, hitting 87.5% of his shots.
Philadelphia shot 54.7% from the field, though they struggled from beyond the arc, making 11 threes at a 33.3% rate. Maxey scored 11 points in the 1st quarter, and added 10 more in the 3rd.
Heat Team Defense
Defensively, the Heat struggled against the Bulls, giving up 133 points on 52% shooting. Chicago scored 32 points in the 1st quarter and 34 in the 3rd, but the 4th quarter was the toughest for Miami, as they allowed 39 points.
The Bulls hit 19 threes at a 46% clip. Miami sent Chicago to the line 22 times, where they made 18 free throws. The Heat finished with 33 defensive rebounds, allowing 7 offensive boards, and recorded 4 steals and 3 blocks.
76ers Team Defense
Defensively, the Heat struggled against the Bulls, allowing 133 points on 52% shooting. Miami gave up 32 points in the 1st quarter and 34 in the 3rd, but their worst defensive effort came in the 4th, where they allowed 39 points.
The Heat also had issues defending the three, as Chicago hit 19 threes at a 46% clip. Miami sent the Bulls to the line 22 times, where they made 18 free throws. The Heat finished with 33 defensive rebounds, 4 steals, and 3 blocks.
Heat vs 76ers Trends
- Across the Heat last three road games, the team averaged 111 points per game while allowing 111. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 2-1 straight-up.
- Although Philadelphia has a straight up record of 1-4 in their last five home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-4. The team averaged 105 points per game in these games.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the 76ers have a straight up record of 4-6. Their record vs the spread in these games was 6-4.
- Across their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Heat have an overall record of 3-2 while going 2-3 against the spread.
Heat vs 76ers Prediction
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +1.5, the 76ers is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 215.5, and our model predicts the Heat and 76ers to score a combined 223 points. We recommend betting on the over.
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Last updated:February 5, 2025 76ers, Heat