The Miami Heat aim to close out their NBA second-round playoff series with the Philadelphia 76ers when they hit the hardwood for Game 6 on Thursday night.
The Heat romped to a 120-85 win in Game 5 to reclaim a 3-2 series lead, but have claimed victory in just one of their past five road contests. The 76ers’ Game 5 defeat marks the club’s worst playoff loss in three years. However, they have claimed victory in seven of eight home contests, and are unbeaten in their past three Game 6 appearances on home court.
The 76ers have held steady since opening as 2.5-point favourites to win on the NBA odds. However, with the support of a slim 51 per cent majority of sports bettors, it is the Heat who sport -114 odds of covering that spread. Miami also leads the way on the NBA playoff series prices as strengthening -400 chalk, while the Sixers lag as +300 longshots to overcome a 3-2 series deficit for the first time since 2001. The total has held steady since opening at 207.0. However, the OVER has attracted 87 per cent of the betting action.
Heat vs. 76ers NBA Betting Odds
Thursday night’s matchup at Wells Fargo Center marks the 10th overall meeting of the season between these clubs. Miami has won five of their previous nine dates, but is winless in four visits to Philadelphia. The Heat are also winless against the spread in three road dates with the Sixers, and have lost outright in 10 of 13 when visiting Philly as betting underdogs. The UNDER has paid out in three of the first five games of the series, and in nine of 12 overall clashes. However, OVER bettors have cashed in two of their past three meetings at Wells Fargo Center.
The Heat are a reliable 16-5 in their past 21 when poised to clinch a playoff series victory, and are 5-1 in their past six Game 6 appearances. However, they are just 2-9 in 11 road contests played immediately following a home win. The Sixers enjoy a 5-0 run in Game 6 appearances, but have followed up with Game 7 losses on three occasions over that stretch.
Miami Heat
After missing Game 5 due to a nagging hamstring injury, Kyle Lowry will once again be sidelined for Game 6. Tyler Herro was limited to just 22 minutes of action in Game 5, and is listed as questionable as he continues to nurse an ankle injury. Max Strus is also listed as questionable with a hamstring injury after turning in a steady 19-point, 10-rebound performance in Game 5. The status of PJ Tucker and Caleb Martin also remains uncertain.
Philadelphia 76ers
In the wake of Tuesday’s defeat, Joel Embiid admitted that he is playing through the pain of an orbital fracture suffered in the Sixers’ first round series-clinching win over Toronto. The target of an aggressive Heat defence, Embiid was limited to 17 points and five boards in Game 5, but has averaged 26.4 points and 13.4 boards over his past eight home appearances. Miami also needs James Harden to return to the sensational form he flashed in Game 4. The Beard took a step back in Game 5, scoring just 14 points on 5-for-13 shooting. Since acquiring Harden, the Sixers have gone just 6-9 when he scores 20 or fewer points.
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 11 May 3:12am | MIA | -2.5 -110 | O +207 -110 |
| Closing 12 May 10:33pm | MIA | -2.5 -105 | O +206 -115 |
- 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 |
28.7 |
| Assists |
5.4 |
| Rebounds |
7.73 |
| FG% |
75 |
| Steals |
2.1 |
| Blocks |
0.64 |
| 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 |
28.7 |
| Assists |
5.4 |
| Rebounds |
7.73 |
| FG% |
75 |
| Steals |
2.1 |
| Blocks |
0.64 |
| Points |
23.6 |
| Assists |
8.58 |
| Rebounds |
10.7 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.08 |
| Blocks |
0.83 |
Injuries
Max Strus (PG)
Gabe Vincent (SG)
P.J. Tucker (SF)
Caleb Martin (SF)
Tyler Herro (SG)
Max Strus (PG)
Gabe Vincent (SG)
P.J. Tucker (SF)
Caleb Martin (SF)
Tyler Herro (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) | Ques Tues | Hamstring - 16 / 05 / 22 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Strus has a hamstring injury, and is remains to be seen if he will be in the lineup for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. |
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| Gabe Vincent (SG) | Ques Tues | Hamstring - 16 / 05 / 22 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Vincent is managing a hamstring injury, and it is unclear if he will battle the Celtics in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. |
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| P.J. Tucker (SF) | Ques Tues | Calf - 16 / 05 / 22 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Tucker is dealing with a right calf injury, and it is unknown if he will be available for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Celtics. |
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| Caleb Martin (SF) | Ques Tues | Ankle - 16 / 05 / 22 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Martin is bothered by a left ankle injury, and it is up in the air if he will face the Celtics in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. |
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| Tyler Herro (SG) | Prob Thurs | Ankle - 11 / 05 / 22 | 2-0 | 0-2 | + - |
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Herro is hampered by an ankle injury, but it is expected that he will be in the lineup for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals versus the 76ers. |
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| Max Strus (PG) | Ques Thurs | Hamstring - 11 / 05 / 22 | 2-0 | 0-2 | + - |
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Strus is bothered by a right hamstring strain, and it remains to be seen if he will be active for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals versus the 76ers. |
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| Gabe Vincent (SG) | Ques Thurs | Knee - 11 / 05 / 22 | 2-0 | 0-2 | + - |
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Vincent has a knee injury, and his status is clouded if he will be in the lineup for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the 76ers. |
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| P.J. Tucker (SF) | Ques Thurs | Calf - 11 / 05 / 22 | 2-0 | 0-2 | + - |
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Tucker is managing a calf injury, and it remains unclear if he will battle the 76ers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. |
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| Caleb Martin (SF) | Ques Thurs | Ankle - 11 / 05 / 22 | 2-0 | 0-2 | + - |
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Martin has a sprained left ankle, and it is unknown if he will suit up versus the 76ers for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. |
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| Tyler Herro (SG) | Ques Tues | Ankle - 09 / 05 / 22 | 2-1 | 1-2 | + - |
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Herro is hampered by an ankle injury, and it is up in the air if he will be in the lineup for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference second round versus the 76ers. |
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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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MIAMI HEAT
99 -
PHILADELPHIA 76ERS
104
Score
Prediction
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 11 May 3:12am MIA -2.5 -110 O +207 -110 Closing 12 May 10:33pm MIA -2.5 -105 O +206 -115 -
- 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 28.7
Assists 5.4
Rebounds 7.73
FG% 75
Steals 2.1
Blocks 0.64
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 28.7
Assists 5.4
Rebounds 7.73
FG% 75
Steals 2.1
Blocks 0.64
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)
Ques Tues Hamstring - 16 / 05 / 22Gabe Vincent (SG)
Ques Tues Hamstring - 16 / 05 / 22P.J. Tucker (SF)
Ques Tues Calf - 16 / 05 / 22Caleb Martin (SF)
Ques Tues Ankle - 16 / 05 / 22Tyler Herro (SG)
Prob Thurs Ankle - 11 / 05 / 22Max Strus (PG)
Ques Thurs Hamstring - 11 / 05 / 22Gabe Vincent (SG)
Ques Thurs Knee - 11 / 05 / 22P.J. Tucker (SF)
Ques Thurs Calf - 11 / 05 / 22Caleb Martin (SF)
Ques Thurs Ankle - 11 / 05 / 22Tyler Herro (SG)
Ques Tues Ankle - 09 / 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) Ques Tues Hamstring - 16 / 05 / 22 1-0 0-1 + - Strus has a hamstring injury, and is remains to be seen if he will be in the lineup for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Gabe Vincent (SG) Ques Tues Hamstring - 16 / 05 / 22 1-0 0-1 + - Vincent is managing a hamstring injury, and it is unclear if he will battle the Celtics in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
P.J. Tucker (SF) Ques Tues Calf - 16 / 05 / 22 1-0 0-1 + - Tucker is dealing with a right calf injury, and it is unknown if he will be available for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Celtics.
Caleb Martin (SF) Ques Tues Ankle - 16 / 05 / 22 1-0 0-1 + - Martin is bothered by a left ankle injury, and it is up in the air if he will face the Celtics in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Tyler Herro (SG) Prob Thurs Ankle - 11 / 05 / 22 2-0 0-2 + - Herro is hampered by an ankle injury, but it is expected that he will be in the lineup for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals versus the 76ers.
Max Strus (PG) Ques Thurs Hamstring - 11 / 05 / 22 2-0 0-2 + - Strus is bothered by a right hamstring strain, and it remains to be seen if he will be active for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals versus the 76ers.
Gabe Vincent (SG) Ques Thurs Knee - 11 / 05 / 22 2-0 0-2 + - Vincent has a knee injury, and his status is clouded if he will be in the lineup for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the 76ers.
P.J. Tucker (SF) Ques Thurs Calf - 11 / 05 / 22 2-0 0-2 + - Tucker is managing a calf injury, and it remains unclear if he will battle the 76ers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Caleb Martin (SF) Ques Thurs Ankle - 11 / 05 / 22 2-0 0-2 + - Martin has a sprained left ankle, and it is unknown if he will suit up versus the 76ers for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Tyler Herro (SG) Ques Tues Ankle - 09 / 05 / 22 2-1 1-2 + - Herro is hampered by an ankle injury, and it is up in the air if he will be in the lineup for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference second round versus the 76ers.
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.