Injuries could be a major factor when the Miami Heat play host to the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday in Game 1 of their NBA Eastern Conference second round series.
The 76ers closed out their first round series against Toronto with an impressive 132-97 Game 6 victory. But Joel Embiid suffered an orbital fracture late in Game 6 and is not traveling with the team. The Heat are also dealing with a rash of injuries in the wake of their decisive first round win over Atlanta, including Kyle Lowry, who will miss Game 1 with a hamstring injury.
Since opening as 4-point favourites on the NBA odds, the Heat have rocketed to 7.5-point chalk, backed by -122 odds. Miami also opens the series as heavy -385 chalk on the NBA playoff series prices, and sits just shy of the favourites on the NBA championship futures as a +568 bet. Philadelphia trails as a +308 wager on the series prices, and a distant +1937 bet to claim their first NBA title since 2001. The total has climbed slightly to 208.5 since opening at 208.
76ers vs. Heat NBA Playoffs Betting Odds
Monday night’s matchup at FTX Arena marks the fifth meeting of the season between these clubs. The two teams split the four-game season series, with each club earning one road win. Recent head-to-head clashes have been low-scoring, with the total topping 207 just once during a 4-1-0 run for the UNDER. The Heat have topped Philadelphia in four of five home dates, claiming victory by wide double-digit margins in their three most recent wins. These teams have met in the playoffs on two previous occasions. The Sixers bounced Miami in five games in a first round matchup in 2018, but fell in five games in a first round clash during the Heat’s march to the NBA Finals in 2011.
The Sixers went 51-31 during the regular season to claim the No. 4 seed in the East, and led the conference with a 27-14 road record. Philadelphia has covered in just three of 13 road dates, but has won outright in five of seven as a road underdog, including a 109-98 win in Miami on Jan. 15. Top seeds in the East with 53 wins, the Heat compiled a conference-best 29-12 home record, and ride a six-game home win streak into the series.
Philadelphia 76ers
The loss of Embiid is a massive blow for Philadelphia. The 28-year-old big man led the club with 30.6 points, 11.7 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game during the regular season, and averaged 29 points and 10.3 boards in three road dates during the first round. Sixers coach Doc Rivers reportedly stated that the team will “play centre by committee” in Embiid’s absence. That likely means more playing time for veterans DeAndre Jordan and Paul Millsap, neither of whom saw action versus Toronto.
Miami Heat
The loss of Lowry is not the Heat’s only health concern. Miami has also listed Jimmy Butler, PJ Tucker, and Tyler Herro as questionable for Game 1. Butler led the club in scoring during the first round, averaging 30.5 points, but has not seen action since Game 4 due to a knee injury. Herro averaged 12.8 points per game off the bench in the first round but is battling a non-COVID illness. Tucker is hampered by a calf injury after averaging 6.2 boards in the first round.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win 76ers vs. Heat?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 29 Apr 5:22am | PHI | -1.5 -115 | U +170.5 -141 |
| Closing 2 May 11:23pm | PHI | -7.5 -120 | O +208 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
76ers Team Leaders
| Points |
30.57 |
| Assists |
10.48 |
| Rebounds |
11.71 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.74 |
| Blocks |
1.46 |
| Points |
21.39 |
| Assists |
7.52 |
| Rebounds |
10.07 |
| FG% |
56.6 |
| Steals |
1.65 |
| Blocks |
0.79 |
| Points |
23.6 |
| Assists |
8.58 |
| Rebounds |
10.7 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.08 |
| Blocks |
0.83 |
| Points |
27.41 |
| Assists |
4.7 |
| Rebounds |
8 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
2.06 |
| Blocks |
0.72 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Heat Team Leaders
| Points |
30.57 |
| Assists |
10.48 |
| Rebounds |
11.71 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.74 |
| Blocks |
1.46 |
| Points |
21.39 |
| Assists |
7.52 |
| Rebounds |
10.07 |
| FG% |
56.6 |
| Steals |
1.65 |
| Blocks |
0.79 |
| Points |
23.6 |
| Assists |
8.58 |
| Rebounds |
10.7 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.08 |
| Blocks |
0.83 |
| Points |
27.41 |
| Assists |
4.7 |
| Rebounds |
8 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
2.06 |
| Blocks |
0.72 |
Injuries
Danny Green (SG)
Isaiah Joe (PG)
Matisse Thybulle (SG)
Isaiah Joe (PG)
Georges Niang (SF)
Matisse Thybulle (SG)
Matisse Thybulle (SG)
Jaden Springer (PG)
Georges Niang (SF)
Charles Bassey (C)
Max Strus (PG)
Gabe Vincent (SG)
Kyle Lowry (PG)
P.J. Tucker (SF)
Max Strus (PG)
Gabe Vincent (SG)
Kyle Lowry (PG)
P.J. Tucker (SF)
Max Strus (PG)
Gabe Vincent (SG)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Danny Green (SG) | day-to-day | Knee - 12 / 05 / 22 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
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Green exited Thursday's game with a left knee injury, and he will not return. |
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| Isaiah Joe (PG) | Prob Thurs | Ankle - 11 / 05 / 22 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
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Joe has a right ankle sprain, but it looks likely he will face the Heat in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. |
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| Matisse Thybulle (SG) | Prob Thurs | Foot - 11 / 05 / 22 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
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Thybulle is bothered by left foot soreness, but it is expected that he will take on the Heat in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. |
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| Isaiah Joe (PG) | Ques Tues | Ankle - 07 / 05 / 22 | 2-1 | 1-2 | + - |
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Joe is hampered by a sprained right ankle, and it is unclear if he will battle the Heat in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference second round. |
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| Georges Niang (SF) | Ques Fri | Knee - 04 / 05 / 22 | 2-3 | 2-3 | + - |
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Niang is battling a knee injury, and it is unknown if he will play against the Heat in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. |
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| Matisse Thybulle (SG) | Out Thurs | Personal - 26 / 04 / 22 | 3-4 | 3-4 | + - |
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Thybulle has made a personal choice to refuse the COVID-19 vaccination, restricting his ability to only play in select road games. He will not be available for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Raptors. |
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| Matisse Thybulle (SG) | Out Sat | Personal - 17 / 04 / 22 | 6-5 | 4-7 | + - |
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Thybulle has made a personal choice to refuse the COVID-19 vaccination, restricting his ability to only play in select road games. He will not be available for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Raptors. |
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| Jaden Springer (PG) | Prob Mon | Knee - 15 / 04 / 22 | 7-5 | 5-7 | + - |
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Springer is hampered by a right knee contusion, but it expected that he will battle the Raptors in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Georges Niang (SF) | Prob Sat | Knee - 10 / 04 / 22 | 7-6 | 6-7 | + - |
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Niang is dealing with left patella tendinopathy, but it is anticipated that he will suit up against the Raptors in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Charles Bassey (C) | Prob Mon | Shoulder - 10 / 04 / 22 | 7-6 | 6-7 | + - |
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Bassey is hampered by a right shoulder pain, but it is likely that he will suit up versus the 76ers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Max Strus (PG) | Prob Sun | Hamstring - 28 / 05 / 22 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Strus is nursing a right hamstring strain, but it is likely that he will play in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Celtics. |
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| Gabe Vincent (SG) | Prob Sun | Hamstring - 28 / 05 / 22 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Vincent is battling a left hamstring strain, but it is projected that he will battle the Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals. |
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| Kyle Lowry (PG) | Prob Sun | Hamstring - 28 / 05 / 22 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Lowry has a left hamstring strain, but it is not expected to affect his status for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Celtics. |
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| P.J. Tucker (SF) | Prob Sun | Knee - 28 / 05 / 22 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Tucker is dealing with some irritation in his left knee, but it is anticipated that he will lace up for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Celtics. |
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| Max Strus (PG) | Prob Fri | Hamstring - 26 / 05 / 22 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Strus is nursing a right hamstring strain, but it is projected that he will play in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Celtics. |
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| Gabe Vincent (SG) | Prob Fri | Hamstring - 26 / 05 / 22 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Vincent is battling a left hamstring strain, but it is anticipated that he will battle the Celtics in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals. |
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| Kyle Lowry (PG) | Prob Fri | Hamstring - 26 / 05 / 22 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Lowry has a left hamstring strain, but it is not expected to affect his status for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Celtics. |
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| P.J. Tucker (SF) | Prob Fri | Knee - 26 / 05 / 22 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Tucker is dealing with some irritation in his left knee, but it is not expected to affect his status for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Celtics. |
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| Max Strus (PG) | Prob Wed | Hamstring - 25 / 05 / 22 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Strus is nursing a right hamstring strain, but it is projected that he will face the Heat in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals. |
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| Gabe Vincent (SG) | Prob Wed | Hamstring - 25 / 05 / 22 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Vincent is bothered by a left hamstring strain, but it is likely that he will face the Celtics in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference. finals. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 29 Apr 5:22am PHI -1.5 -115 U +170.5 -141 Closing 2 May 11:23pm PHI -7.5 -120 O +208 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
76ers Team Leaders
Points 30.57
Assists 10.48
Rebounds 11.71
FG% 100
Steals 1.74
Blocks 1.46
Points 21.39
Assists 7.52
Rebounds 10.07
FG% 56.6
Steals 1.65
Blocks 0.79
Points 23.6
Assists 8.58
Rebounds 10.7
FG% 100
Steals 1.08
Blocks 0.83
Points 27.41
Assists 4.7
Rebounds 8
FG% 66.7
Steals 2.06
Blocks 0.72
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Heat Team Leaders
Points 30.57
Assists 10.48
Rebounds 11.71
FG% 100
Steals 1.74
Blocks 1.46
Points 21.39
Assists 7.52
Rebounds 10.07
FG% 56.6
Steals 1.65
Blocks 0.79
Points 23.6
Assists 8.58
Rebounds 10.7
FG% 100
Steals 1.08
Blocks 0.83
Points 27.41
Assists 4.7
Rebounds 8
FG% 66.7
Steals 2.06
Blocks 0.72
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Injuries
Danny Green (SG)
day-to-day Knee - 12 / 05 / 22Isaiah Joe (PG)
Prob Thurs Ankle - 11 / 05 / 22Matisse Thybulle (SG)
Prob Thurs Foot - 11 / 05 / 22Isaiah Joe (PG)
Ques Tues Ankle - 07 / 05 / 22Georges Niang (SF)
Ques Fri Knee - 04 / 05 / 22Matisse Thybulle (SG)
Out Thurs Personal - 26 / 04 / 22Matisse Thybulle (SG)
Out Sat Personal - 17 / 04 / 22Jaden Springer (PG)
Prob Mon Knee - 15 / 04 / 22Georges Niang (SF)
Prob Sat Knee - 10 / 04 / 22Charles Bassey (C)
Prob Mon Shoulder - 10 / 04 / 22Max Strus (PG)
Prob Sun Hamstring - 28 / 05 / 22Gabe Vincent (SG)
Prob Sun Hamstring - 28 / 05 / 22Kyle Lowry (PG)
Prob Sun Hamstring - 28 / 05 / 22P.J. Tucker (SF)
Prob Sun Knee - 28 / 05 / 22Max Strus (PG)
Prob Fri Hamstring - 26 / 05 / 22Gabe Vincent (SG)
Prob Fri Hamstring - 26 / 05 / 22Kyle Lowry (PG)
Prob Fri Hamstring - 26 / 05 / 22P.J. Tucker (SF)
Prob Fri Knee - 26 / 05 / 22Max Strus (PG)
Prob Wed Hamstring - 25 / 05 / 22Gabe Vincent (SG)
Prob Wed Hamstring - 25 / 05 / 22Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Danny Green (SG) day-to-day Knee - 12 / 05 / 22 0-1 0-1 + - Green exited Thursday's game with a left knee injury, and he will not return.
Isaiah Joe (PG) Prob Thurs Ankle - 11 / 05 / 22 0-1 0-1 + - Joe has a right ankle sprain, but it looks likely he will face the Heat in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Matisse Thybulle (SG) Prob Thurs Foot - 11 / 05 / 22 0-1 0-1 + - Thybulle is bothered by left foot soreness, but it is expected that he will take on the Heat in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Isaiah Joe (PG) Ques Tues Ankle - 07 / 05 / 22 2-1 1-2 + - Joe is hampered by a sprained right ankle, and it is unclear if he will battle the Heat in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference second round.
Georges Niang (SF) Ques Fri Knee - 04 / 05 / 22 2-3 2-3 + - Niang is battling a knee injury, and it is unknown if he will play against the Heat in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Matisse Thybulle (SG) Out Thurs Personal - 26 / 04 / 22 3-4 3-4 + - Thybulle has made a personal choice to refuse the COVID-19 vaccination, restricting his ability to only play in select road games. He will not be available for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Raptors.
Matisse Thybulle (SG) Out Sat Personal - 17 / 04 / 22 6-5 4-7 + - Thybulle has made a personal choice to refuse the COVID-19 vaccination, restricting his ability to only play in select road games. He will not be available for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Raptors.
Jaden Springer (PG) Prob Mon Knee - 15 / 04 / 22 7-5 5-7 + - Springer is hampered by a right knee contusion, but it expected that he will battle the Raptors in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Georges Niang (SF) Prob Sat Knee - 10 / 04 / 22 7-6 6-7 + - Niang is dealing with left patella tendinopathy, but it is anticipated that he will suit up against the Raptors in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Charles Bassey (C) Prob Mon Shoulder - 10 / 04 / 22 7-6 6-7 + - Bassey is hampered by a right shoulder pain, but it is likely that he will suit up versus the 76ers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Max Strus (PG) Prob Sun Hamstring - 28 / 05 / 22 1-1 1-1 + - Strus is nursing a right hamstring strain, but it is likely that he will play in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Celtics.
Gabe Vincent (SG) Prob Sun Hamstring - 28 / 05 / 22 1-1 1-1 + - Vincent is battling a left hamstring strain, but it is projected that he will battle the Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Kyle Lowry (PG) Prob Sun Hamstring - 28 / 05 / 22 1-1 1-1 + - Lowry has a left hamstring strain, but it is not expected to affect his status for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Celtics.
P.J. Tucker (SF) Prob Sun Knee - 28 / 05 / 22 1-1 1-1 + - Tucker is dealing with some irritation in his left knee, but it is anticipated that he will lace up for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Celtics.
Max Strus (PG) Prob Fri Hamstring - 26 / 05 / 22 1-2 1-2 + - Strus is nursing a right hamstring strain, but it is projected that he will play in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Celtics.
Gabe Vincent (SG) Prob Fri Hamstring - 26 / 05 / 22 1-2 1-2 + - Vincent is battling a left hamstring strain, but it is anticipated that he will battle the Celtics in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Kyle Lowry (PG) Prob Fri Hamstring - 26 / 05 / 22 1-2 1-2 + - Lowry has a left hamstring strain, but it is not expected to affect his status for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Celtics.
P.J. Tucker (SF) Prob Fri Knee - 26 / 05 / 22 1-2 1-2 + - Tucker is dealing with some irritation in his left knee, but it is not expected to affect his status for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Celtics.
Max Strus (PG) Prob Wed Hamstring - 25 / 05 / 22 1-2 1-2 + - Strus is nursing a right hamstring strain, but it is projected that he will face the Heat in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Gabe Vincent (SG) Prob Wed Hamstring - 25 / 05 / 22 1-2 1-2 + - Vincent is bothered by a left hamstring strain, but it is likely that he will face the Celtics in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference. finals.