The Philadelphia 76ers will be desperate for a win to get back into their second round playoff series with the Miami Heat when they hit the hardwood for Game 3 on Friday night.
The Sixers were outclassed while falling to defeat in Games 1 and 2 in Miami, capped by a lopsided 119-103 loss on Wednesday night. They are now winless straight up and against the spread in four of their last five contests. The Heat improved to 6-1 in the postseason with Wednesday’s victory, but have won just one of three road contests going into Game 3.
Now poised to take a commanding 3-0 series lead, the Heat have climbed to 3-point favourites to win since opening at -1.5 on the NBA odds. And in the wake of their decisive Game 2 victory, Miami has also vaulted to -1667 chalk on the NBA playoff series prices. With the status of injured star Joel Embiid still in doubt, the 76ers have dipped to +132 moneyline underdogs on Friday night. Philadelphia also lags as a distant +824 longshot to rebound and knock off the surging Heat. The total has held steady at 210.5, with the OVER backed by 91 per cent of sports bettors.
Heat vs. 76ers NBA Betting Odds
Friday night’s matchup at Wells Fargo Center marks the seventh overall meeting of the season between these clubs. The Heat have dominated, claiming victory in eight of 12 head-to-head meetings, and split a pair dates with the Sixers in Philadelphia during the regular season. However, Miami has struggled to pay out in recent outings as road favourites, losing outright in three of five, including a narrow 111-110 loss in Atlanta as 2-point chalk in Game 3 of the first round.
The Sixers currently enjoy a 5-1 run on home court, but have been a massive disappointment when pegged as home underdogs, going 4-7 straight up in their past 11 while covering just five times. Philadelphia is also winless in its past three at home while trailing 0-2 in a playoff series.
Miami Heat
After missing the past four games with a hamstring injury, Kyle Lowry’s status for Friday’s contest has been raised to questionable. However, considering the recent steady performance of Tyler Herro, the Heat may opt to give their veteran leader a little more time to heal. Herro contributed 18 points and seven rebounds in Game 2, and has now averaged 21.5 points per game in this series. Bam Adebayo is also coming off another big night, racking up 23 points and nine boards in Game 2, but could face a tougher time producing should Embiid return to the Sixers lineup.
Philadelphia 76ers
Embiid has reportedly cleared concussion protocol, but remains listed out for Friday’s contest. However, given the dire straits this team finds itself in, the big man may be pressed into service sooner than expected. With Embiid on the shelf, the 76ers have been dominated under the bucket, outboarded by an overall 91-71 margin over the first two games of the series. Philadelphia has also been outscored by a 31-point margin over the past six quarters of play. One bright spot for the Sixers has been the play of point guard Tyrese Maxey, who drained a season-high 34 points in Game 2, and averaged 26 points over his past three outings.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Heat vs. 76ers?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 5 May 2:53am | MIA | -1.5 -110 | O +210.5 -110 |
| Closing 6 May 10:11pm | MIA | -1 -115 | O +210.5 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Heat Team Leaders
| Points |
21.39 |
| Assists |
7.52 |
| Rebounds |
10.07 |
| FG% |
56.6 |
| Steals |
1.65 |
| Blocks |
0.79 |
| Points |
30.57 |
| Assists |
10.48 |
| Rebounds |
11.71 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.74 |
| Blocks |
1.46 |
| Points |
27.41 |
| Assists |
4.7 |
| Rebounds |
8 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
2.06 |
| Blocks |
0.72 |
| Points |
23.6 |
| Assists |
8.58 |
| Rebounds |
10.7 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.08 |
| Blocks |
0.83 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
76ers Team Leaders
| Points |
21.39 |
| Assists |
7.52 |
| Rebounds |
10.07 |
| FG% |
56.6 |
| Steals |
1.65 |
| Blocks |
0.79 |
| Points |
30.57 |
| Assists |
10.48 |
| Rebounds |
11.71 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.74 |
| Blocks |
1.46 |
| Points |
27.41 |
| Assists |
4.7 |
| Rebounds |
8 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
2.06 |
| Blocks |
0.72 |
| Points |
23.6 |
| Assists |
8.58 |
| Rebounds |
10.7 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.08 |
| Blocks |
0.83 |
Injuries
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)
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)
Injuries
| 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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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 5 May 2:53am MIA -1.5 -110 O +210.5 -110 Closing 6 May 10:11pm MIA -1 -115 O +210.5 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Heat Team Leaders
Points 21.39
Assists 7.52
Rebounds 10.07
FG% 56.6
Steals 1.65
Blocks 0.79
Points 30.57
Assists 10.48
Rebounds 11.71
FG% 100
Steals 1.74
Blocks 1.46
Points 27.41
Assists 4.7
Rebounds 8
FG% 66.7
Steals 2.06
Blocks 0.72
Points 23.6
Assists 8.58
Rebounds 10.7
FG% 100
Steals 1.08
Blocks 0.83
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
76ers Team Leaders
Points 21.39
Assists 7.52
Rebounds 10.07
FG% 56.6
Steals 1.65
Blocks 0.79
Points 30.57
Assists 10.48
Rebounds 11.71
FG% 100
Steals 1.74
Blocks 1.46
Points 27.41
Assists 4.7
Rebounds 8
FG% 66.7
Steals 2.06
Blocks 0.72
Points 23.6
Assists 8.58
Rebounds 10.7
FG% 100
Steals 1.08
Blocks 0.83
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Injuries
Max 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 / 22Danny 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 / 22Injuries
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.
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.