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Joel Embiid-led Philadelphia 76ers are scheduled to host Jimmy Butler's Miami Heat at the Wells Fargo Center on Wednesday night in the 2024 NBA Play-in Tournament. In the Eastern Conference standings, the 76ers finished at the seventh spot with a 47-35 record while the Heat managed the eighth spot with a record of 46-36.
Philadelphia, who are currently on an eight-game winning streak, have lost 16 of their 41 home games, while Miami, who won seven of their last 10 games, have won 24 of their 41 road games. Miami and Philadelphia have faced each other thrice in the NBA playoffs with the Heat dominating with two series wins 4-2 (2022), and 4-1 (2011) while the 76ers won the 2022 Playoffs with a 4-1 record.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Miami Heat: Prediction
76ers vs Heat Head-To-Head:
- Philadelphia and Miami won two head-to-head games each in the 2023-24 NBA regular season.
- In their last 10 NBA regular season matches, the Miami Heat and the Philadelphia 76ers shared five victories.
- The Miami Heat dominated the 76ers with two wins in three playoff series including the 2022 Eastern Conference semi-finals.
PHI vs MIA Top Players:
- The Philadelphia 76ers feature Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Kelly Oubre Jr., Tobias Harris, and Patrick Beverley as their star players.
- The Miami Heat feature Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and Kevin Love as their star players.
Average Quarter score: (76ers 108-102 Heat)
- 1st quarter: 25-27
- 2nd quarter: 30-24
- 3rd quarter: 24-23
- 4th quarter: 29-28
Heat at 76ers: Betting Odds
Against The Spread (ATS): 4.5 points (76ers -4.5)
Over/Under (OU): 207.5 (Over)
Prediction: 76ers 108-102 Heat
PHI vs MIA Money Line:
- The Philadelphia 76ers vs Miami Heat money line: 76ers -200; Heat +165.
- This season, the 76ers have lost 12 of the 49 games as favorites, while the Heat have won 12 of the 36 as underdogs.
- This season, the 76ers have won 10 of the 33 games as underdogs, while the Heat have lost 12 of the 46 as favorites.
76ers vs Heat Against The Spread:
- In the NBA 2023-24 regular season, the Philadelphia 76ers averaged 114.6 points per game, while the Miami Heat averaged 110.1 points per game.
- From their opponents this season, the Philadelphia 76ers are scoring 3.1 points more per game, and the Miami Heat scored 1.7 points more per game.
76ers vs Heat Picks:
- For the Miami Heat, Tyler Herro is currently leading the squad with 20.8 points per game this season, followed by Jimmy Butler (20.8 ppg), Bam Adebayo (19.3 ppg), and Terry Rozier (16.4 ppg).
- For the Philadelphia 76ers, Joel Embiid is currently leading the squad with 34.7 points per game this season, followed by Tyrese Maxey (25.9 ppg), Tobias Harris (17.2 ppg), and Kelly Oubre Jr. (15.4 ppg).
76ers vs Heat: How to Watch
When and where will the Philadelphia 76ers vs Miami Heat, 2024 NBA Play-In match take place?
The 2024 NBA Play-In match between the Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat will take place on April 17, 06:00 p.m. ET at the Wells Fargo Center (April 18 at 04:30 a.m. IST).
Where to watch the live telecast of the Philadelphia 76ers vs Miami Heat, 2024 NBA Play-In match in India and the US?
The live telecast of the 2024 NBA Play-In match between the Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat will not be available in India while TNT and NBA TV will telecast in the US.
Where to watch the live stream of the Philadelphia 76ers vs Miami Heat, 2024 NBA Play-In match in India and the US?
The 2024 NBA Play-In match between the Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat can be streamed live on JioCinema for free, and NBA.com on a subscription basis in India, and ESPN and ABC in the US.
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