The Miami Heat (17-12) welcome the Philadelphia 76ers (20-8) to Kaseya Center Monday. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze'FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the 76ers vs. Heat odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; Heats won 2 of 3 last season
The Heat beat the Atlanta Hawks 122-113 Friday, covering as 1-point home favorites. Miami has won 5 of its last 7 games, but is just 3-5 against the spread (ATS) in their last 8 games and 13-16 ATS on the season. It is led by G Tyler Herro, who is averaging 24.2 points, but has played in just 11 games. The Heat are the 3rd-worst home-covering team in the NBA at 4-10 ATS.
The Sixers are the 2nd-best road-covering team in the NBA at 8-4 ATS. Philadelphia has won 8 of its last 9 and is coming off a 121-111 home win over the Toronto Raptors Friday. It covered as 8-point favorites in that battle. It has covered in 20 of 28 games this season and in 7 of its last 8. The 76ers are led by C Joel Embiid, who is averaging 35 points, 11.7 rebounds and 6 assists per game.