Philadelphia 76ers vs Miami Heat Predictions, Picks, Odds, Preview For Game 6

The Miami Heat made a strong statement by reclaiming the lead in the series with a big win at FTX Arena. Now, the Philadelphia 76ers will look to live another day when the series heads back to the City of Brotherly Love. Who’ll prevail? Let’s find out!

After losing the first two games of the series, The Philadelphia 76ers (57-36 SU) and (43-48-2 ATS) managed to even things up when the series headed back to Wells Fargo Center. Now, they’ll host the Miami Heat (60-32 SU) and (52-39-1 ATS) looking to pull off a heroic act again.

Doc Rivers’ team is once again against the ropes. Joel Embiid’s comeback was a huge factor for the Sixers in Games 3 and 4 but Erik Spoelstra’s side completely outplayed them in their last outing, beating them by a whopping 35 points.

The key to that game was Miami’s defense. They limited the Sixers to 36% shooting and 28% from beyond the arc, with James Harden scoring just 14 points on 13 shots after a 31-point explosion in his previous outing.

Duncan Robinson finally stepped on the court again but was only able to score 4 points, while Victor Oladipo chimed in with 13. Heat star Jimmy Butler led all scorers with 23 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists, and 1 steal.

Miami Heat vs Philadelphia 76ers Game 6 Info

Date/Time: Friday, May 6, 2022, 7:00 p.m. ET
TV: ESPN
Location: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia 76ers vs Miami Heat Game 6 Odd Analysis

Unsurprisingly, oddsmakers are backing up the home side to get the win and force Game 7. The Philadelphia 76ers enter this game as 2.5-point favorites after dominating their rivals at Wells Fargo Center in Games 3 and 4 of the series.

Moreover, the game total has slightly dropped in comparison to a previous couple of games. Now, oddsmakers have set the total at just 207.5 points, most likely adjusting due to the Sixers’ poor offensive outing in Game 5.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Miami Heat Picks For Game 6

And now the moment we’ve all been waiting for. In the following paragraphs, we’ll share our best picks for this matchup. Moreover, don’t hesitate to take a look at our NBA Picks and Daily NBA Parlays sections if you want to more in-depth information about every game of the NBA Playoffs!

Heat End The Series, Cover 2.5 Points @-110 (Odds via DraftKings)

The Miami Heat bounced back in a big way after dropping back-to-back games on the road. Now, they’ll look to prove that they don’t need to be on their court to be the team to beat in the Eastern Conference by also getting a win at Wells Fargo Center.

Erik Spoelstra is one of the best coaches in close-out situations, while Doc Rivers has historically struggled when the season is on the line. The Heat are the better defensive team and hold all the momentum, and James Harden also has a big history of disappearing when it matters the most. That’s too much to overcome for Philadelphia.

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Heat And Sixers Go Back And Forth, Go Over 207.5 Points @-110 (Odds via BetMGM)

The Miami Heat limited the Philadelphia 76ers to just 85 points in Game 5, so we definitely expect them to improve their offensive performance in front of their home crowd. Even if they don’t run an up-tempo offense, they should be able to top the 100-point plateau.

Oddsmakers have made a big adjustment and the over seems quite feasible right now. This game will go down to the wire, meaning we might get plenty of stops and free throws in the fourth quarter to help us go over the 207.5 points total. Whatever the case, this will be a must-watch game, so don’t forget to visit our Heat vs Sixers Game 6 streaming article, so you don’t miss a single second of it.

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Our Bonus Player Prop Pick: Joel Embiid Over 39.5 Points + Assists + Rebounds @ -120 (Odds via FanDuel)

Joel Embiid was just snubbed out of the MVP award and he didn’t sound happy about that. Also, he’s coming off a 35-point loss, so you know he’ll be more motivated than ever to keep his team in contention. The Sixers will only stand a chance if he gives them a dominant performance on both ends of the floor, and we expect him to be locked in to own the glass, facilitate, and score on nearly every touch inside the restricted area.

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