The Philadelphia 76ers (32-21) host the Miami Heat (29-25) in a Valentine’s Day matchup. Although the City of Brotherly Love’s team expects to struggle a bit tonight. Due to injuries, a lot of players will be out for their side. Additionally, the home team faces their woes in this department. However, the 76ers continue to be viewed as the favorites in Philly.
Also, the fifth and seventh-seeded teams in the East look to steal a win tonight. Both are undermanned and are looking forward to the All-Star Break to get healthy. But this is a game to look for and be aware of. This easily could become a game that turns sloppy and that teams look to essentially go through the motions. However, which side puts up the stronger performance in your mind tonight?
Philadelphia 76ers vs Miami Heat Odds and Details
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Philadelphia 76ers | -3 -115 |
O 225.5 -110 |
-155 |
| Miami Heat | +3 -105 |
U 225.5 -110 |
+130 |
| ** Odds Courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook** | |||
Fixture: Miami Heat @ Philadelphia 76ers
Date And Time: February 14, 2024 @ 7:00 p.m. EST
Location: Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. Pennslyvania
Key Stats
Philadelphia 76ers (Averages)
Points: 118.6
Points Allowed: 114.0
Field Goal Efficiency: 42.5/89.7 for 47.5%
Three-Pont Efficiency: 11.4/31.5 for 36.1%
Free Throw Efficiency: 22.2/26.7 for 82.9%
Rebounds: 11.2 Offensive, 32.1 Defensive, 43.3 Combined
Assists: 24.8
Steals: 8.7
Blocks: 5.9
Turnovers: 11.2
Field Goal Efficiency Against: 41.5/81.1 for 47.2%
Three-Point Efficiency Against: 11.7/33.5 for 35.0%
Free Throw Efficiency Against: 19.4/24.7 for 78.6%
Rebounds Against: 11.4 Offensive, 32.7 Defensive, 44.1 Combined
Philly looks to play well even without numerous players. Joel Embiid continues to stay out and is someone to look for to possibly return in about a month. Additionally, Tobias Harris appears to be a no-go tonight. Although when healthy, he continues to need to step up, especially with all of the injuries this year.
However, tonight Tyrese Maxey needs to carry the offensive load for the Philadelphia 76ers. Also, it’s hard to say how this team will look with the new pieces and the roster in flux. But Buddy Hield needs to chip in majorly tonight. Therefore, it remains hard to see where other sources of offense will come from tonight.
Miami Heat (Averages)
Points: 110.6
Points Allowed: 110.5
Field Goal Efficiency: 39.6/85.8 for 46.2%
Three-Pont Efficiency: 12.5/33.4 for 37.3%
Free Throw Efficiency: 18.9/22.9 for 82.2%
Rebounds: 9.6 Offensive, 32.6 Defensive, 42.2 Combined
Assists: 25.9
Steals: 7.3
Blocks: 3.2
Turnovers: 12.2
Field Goal Efficiency Against: 40.7/86.0 for 47.4%
Three-Point Efficiency Against: 13.5/37.0 for 36.5%
Free Throw Efficiency Against: 15.5/20.2 for 76.6%
Rebounds Against: 9.2 Offensive, 33.6 Defensive, 42.9 Combined
Looking to continue their good run of play against Jimmy Butler is important. Even though Butler continues to deal with a personal family matter, the Heat are trying to pull off wins. Until he returns they look to keep afloat. However, they come off an unimpressive win against the Milwaukee Bucks. Additionally, they want to continue playing at a high level against the Philadelphia 76ers, as this will improve their depth for the post-season.
However, Terry Rozier is out and Tyler Herro needs to step up. But against the Bucks in 30 minutes, he scored 19 points. But for the Miami team to win again tonight that number will need to be higher. Duncan Robinson getting going would also be helpful. But you think that the Kentucky guard experts lead the way himself.
Game Prediction
Miami Heat vs Philadelphia 76ers sets up to be a struggle fest from both sides. Although these games are dangerous you should still side with the home team today. As mentioned, the Heat played a little above their current roster level. Also, I view today’s injury updates to affect them more than Philly. Therefore I am going with the home team to cover the spread. However, the total is too risky to take action on.
Final Pick
Philadelphia 76ers -3
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