76ers vs. Heat Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 6 Prediction, Betting Tips & Picks 5/12/2022
by Daniel Utts | May 11, 2022
Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers (51-31) will look to fend off Tyler Herro’s Miami Heat (53-29) on May 12, 2022. The 76ers are a 2.5-point favorite. A point total of 207.5 has been set for the game. Find more below on the 76ers vs. Heat betting line, injury report, head-to-head stats, best bets and more.
76ers vs. Heat Spread and Betting Line
76ers vs Heat Betting Information
| Favorite |
Spread |
Favorite Spread Odds |
Underdog Spread Odds |
Total |
Over Total Odds |
Under Total Odds |
Favorite Moneyline |
Underdog Moneyline |
| 76ers |
-2.5 |
– |
– |
207.5 |
-109 |
-111 |
-136 |
115 |
76ers vs. Heat Game Info
- Game Day: Thursday, May 12, 2022
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Arena: Wells Fargo Center
Computer Predictions for 76ers vs. Heat
Computer picks for 76ers vs Heat
| ATS |
Over/Under |
Score Prediction |
|
Heat (+2.5)
|
Over (207.5)
|
76ers 109 Heat 107
|
76ers vs. Heat Betting Trends
Philadelphia was 38-28-3 against the spread last year.
The 76ers had an ATS record of 30-21 as 2.5-point favorites or more last season.
Philadelphia had 32 of its 72 games go over the point total last season.
Philadelphia 76ers Leaders
Joel Embiid paced the 76ers with 28.5 points per game (fourth in league) and 10.6 rebounds (eighth in league) last year, while also averaging 2.8 assists.
Tobias Harris put up a team-best 3.5 assists per game last year. He also put up 19.5 points and 6.8 rebounds, shooting 51.2% from the floor and 39.4% from beyond the arc with 1.3 made 3-pointers per game.
Danny Green averaged 9.5 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists per contest last season, shooting 41.2% from the field and 40.5% from downtown with 2.5 made 3-pointers per game.
Shake Milton posted 13.0 points, 2.3 rebounds and 3.1 assists per contest last season, shooting 45.0% from the field and 35.0% from beyond the arc with 1.1 made 3-pointers per game.
Tyrese Maxey posted 8.0 points, 1.7 rebounds and 2.0 assists per contest last season. At the other end, he put up 0.4 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
Philadelphia 76ers Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
46.6 |
15 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
45.8 |
13 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
42.3 |
28 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
44.2 |
17 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
11.7 |
3 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
12.5 |
19 |
Heat vs. 76ers Betting Trends
Miami has 55 wins in 82 games against the spread this year.
The Heat have an ATS record of 15-4 as 2.5-point underdogs or greater.
Out of 82 Miami games so far this season, 50 have gone over the total.
Miami Heat Leaders
Tyler Herro averages 20.7 points per game and is the top scorer for the Heat.
Miami’s leader in rebounds is Dewayne Dedmon with 5.8 per game, and its leader in assists is Kyle Lowry with 7.5 per game.
Miami’s leader in steals is Lowry (1.1 per game), and its leader in blocks is Dedmon (0.6 per game).
Miami Heat Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
46.7 |
13 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
44.7 |
4 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
43.7 |
22 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
41.7 |
2 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
13.8 |
25 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
14.1 |
5 |
76ers and Heat Injury Report
76ers: None
Heat: Kyle Lowry: Out (Hamstring)
We have the Heat (+2.5) predicted as our best bet in this contest. Our computer model has the scoring going over the total of 207.5 points, with the teams finishing with a final score of 76ers 109, Heat 107 when all is said and done.
