The Philadelphia 76ers will be aiming to pull even in their second round NBA playoff series with the top-seeded Miami Heat when they hit the court for Game 4 on Sunday night.
With Joel Embiid returning to the lineup, the Sixers earned their first win of the series on Friday night, knocking off Miami 99-79 to cut the Heat’s series lead to 2-1. The win is just the second in six contests for Philadelphia, while Friday’s defeat snapped the Heat’s four-game overall win streak, and marked their third loss in four road contests.
After covering as 1-point favourites in Game 3, the Sixers return to action on Sunday pegged as 2-point chalk on the NBA odds, but enjoy the support of just 49 per cent of sports bettors. Philadelphia has also made gains on the NBA playoff series prices in the wake of Friday’s win, but continue to lag as a +280 longshot. The Heat return to action as +110 road underdogs on the moneyline, and maintain lofty -370 odds on the series prices. The total has held steady since opening at 207.5, with the UNDER attracting 61 per cent of the betting action.
Heat vs. 76ers NBA Playoffs Betting Odds
Sunday night’s matchup at Wells Fargo Center marks the eighth overall meeting of the season between these clubs. The Heat hold the edge head-to-head, winning three of this season’s seven dates, and have suffered consecutive losses just once while topping the 76ers in nine of their past 15 clashes. Low scoring has been commonplace when these teams meet, with the UNDER prevailing in six of their past eight. However, the OVER has paid out in six of their past eight matchups in Philadelphia.
The Heat have claimed victory in six of their past eight Game 4 appearances on the road. But apart from their success during the NBA’s bubble playoffs in 2020, they have struggled in postseason contests on the road, winning just five of their past 20. The Sixers have now won six of their past seven overall home dates, and have limited opponents to just 97.5 points per game while going 3-1 at home in their playoffs. However, Philly has been far from dominant on offence, scoring 104 or fewer points in six of their past seven contests.
Miami Heat
The Heat are coming off their worst offensive performance since dropping a 95-78 decision to Boston on Nov. 4. After averaging 23.5 points and 10.5 rebounds through the fist two games of the series, big man Bam Adebayo was limited to just nine points on 2-for-9 shooting and three boards in Game 3. However, Jimmy Butler and Tyler Herro remained steady, combining to score 47 of the team’s 79 points. Kyle Lowry went pointless in his return from a hamstring injury, and is once again listed as questionable for Game 4.
Philadelphia 76ers
Embiid had an instant impact on the 76ers’ fortunes in his return to action after missing Games 1 and 2 due to an orbital fracture and concussion. “The Process” racked up his sixth double-double of the postseason with 18 points and 11 boards, and has averaged 22.3 points and 13 rebounds in four appearances versus Miami this season. However, the Sixers bench contributed just 13 points in Game 3, and has averaged just 17 points per game over the past five contests.
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 3 May 2:55pm | MIA | -9.5 -119 | O +135.5 -119 |
| Closing 8 May 11:39pm | MIA | -2.5 -107 | O +208.5 -113 |
- 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 | |
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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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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 3 May 2:55pm MIA -9.5 -119 O +135.5 -119 Closing 8 May 11:39pm MIA -2.5 -107 O +208.5 -113 -
- 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.