76ers vs. Heat Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on February 05th, 2025

Arena and City where 76ers vs. Heat will be playing

Mark your calendars for February 05th, 2025, when the 76ers and Heat collide in an NBA game in Philadelphia, PA at Wells Fargo Center. Check out our picks and predictions to elevate your chances of winning with your bets.

Introduction to the 76ers vs. Heat betting tip and prediction

Mark your calendars for the Eastern Conference bout set for February 05th, 2025, commencing at 18:30. The 76ers enters as 1 point underdogs in the contest. In the previous game between these two teams, the 76ers were 2.5 point underdogs but lost the game to Heat, 109-105. The over/under for the upcoming game is 216 points. In the previous meeting, the over/under was 219 points, and the under was victorious.

The 2024-2025 basketball season has made it abundantly clear how important the 3-point shot is to the game. Let's examine how different teams are succeeding from long distance. The 76ers are currently nailing 35.2% of their 3-pointers, highlighting their precision in long-range shooting. In contrast, the Heat is converting on 36.6% of their 3-point attempts, showcasing their proficiency in long-range shooting. As for shot selection, the 76ers are dedicating 42% of their attempts to 3-pointers, while the Heat is taking 45% of their field goal attempts from downtown.

Philadelphia 76ers

How are the 76ers playing this season?

The 76ers comes into this game with a 20-29 record, and they are currently 11th in the Eastern Conference standings. The 76ers are 5-5 in their last 10 games.

Did the 76ers win their most recent game?

Yes, 76ers defeated the Mavericks, 118-116. Tyrese Maxey scored 37 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the 76ers

The leading scorer for the 76ers this season is Tyrese Maxey, who is averaging 27.8 points per game. Maxey also is the team leader in minutes played per game with 38.02.

Other Team Leaders for the 76ers

Coming into the February 05th, 2025 contest, Joel Embiid leads the 76ers with 8.1 rebounds per game. Tyrese Maxey has a team-high 6.2 assists per game. The steals leader for the 76ers is Tyrese Maxey (1.9 steals per game). In terms of swatting shots, Joel Embiid is leading the way for the 76ers with 0.9 blocks per game.

76ers Team Analysis

The 76ers' point differential this season is -3.5 points per game, which ranks 23rd in the NBA. They are averaging 109.2 points per game while allowing 112.7 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the 76ers are making 12.8 shots per game, which ranks 19th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the 76ers are making 18.1 per game, which ranks 5th in the NBA.

Projected 76ers Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Heat, the 76ers' starting lineup consisted of Joel Embiid, Nicolas Batum, Kelly Oubre Jr., Kyle Lowry and Tyrese Maxey.

Miami Heat

How is the Heat playing this season?

The Heat head this game with a 24-24 record, and they are currently 6th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Heat is 4-6 in their last 10 games.

Did the Heat win their most recent game?

No, Heat came up short against the Bulls, 133-124. Terry Rozier scored 22 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Heat

The leading scorer for the Heat this season is Tyler Herro, who is averaging 23.8 points per game. Tyler Herro also leads the team in minutes played per game with 35.53.

Other Team Leaders for the Heat

Bam Adebayo is leading the way with 9.9 rebounds per game. Tyler Herro is dishing out a team-high 5.5 assists per game. In terms of steals, the Heat's leader is Dru Smith with 1.5 steals per game. The blocks' leader for the Heat is Kel'el Ware, who is sending back 1 shots per game.

Heat Team Analysis

The Heat's point differential this season is 0 points per game, which ranks 15th in the NBA. They are averaging 111 points per game while allowing 111 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Heat is making 14.2 shots per game, which ranks 6th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Heat is making 17.1 per game, which ranks 12th in the NBA.

Projected Heat's Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the 76ers, the Heat's starting five were Bam Adebayo, Nikola Jović, Jimmy Butler, Duncan Robinson and Terry Rozier. For the upcoming matchup, Heat has the following injuries: Jimmy Butler is out (suspension), Josh Richardson is out (heel), Duncan Robinson is probable (hip) and Dru Smith is out (achilles).

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

With the 76ers coming into this game as 1 point underdogs the suggestion is to bet at the 76ers.

Money Line betting suggestion

76ers are a 1 money line underdog for the game against the Heat, and the suggestion is to pick the Heat.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the 76ers and Heat is 216 points, so the suggestion is to take the over.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the 76ers and Heat have combined for just 9 overtime games this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.