NBA: Miami vs. Philadelphia Prediction
The Philadelphia 76ers host the Miami Heat on Wednesday night at the Wells Fargo Center in Pennsylvania.
The 76ers are happy to watch the New York Knicks picking up wins which is only helping the 76ers’ chances in the draft lottery, while the Heat are down after being left out of the playoff mix in the Eastern Conference.
NBA Odds
Miami Heat (36-45) at Philadelphia 76ers (18-63)
Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2014
Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Wells Fargo Center
City: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
NBA Gambling O/U Odds: 199.5
NBA Gambling Spread: Heat -3.5
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The Heat’s chances of qualifying for the postseason went down to zero with the Indiana Pacers’ double-overtime victory over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night. After representing the Eastern Conference four years in a row, Miami fails to qualify for the postseason for the first time since 2008.
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The Heat are the first team to make the NBA Finals one year and miss the playoffs the next since the Los Angeles Lakers lost in the finals in 2004 and went 34-48 the following season. Miami will miss the playoffs for just the second time in the 12-year career of Dwyane Wade.
The 76ers have lost nine games in a row, and a loss would mean they end the year on a double-digit losing streak after starting the season by losing 17 in a row.
FREE Heat vs. 76ers Pick:
The Heat are going to have a tough time getting up for this one after their playoff hopes were dashed just last night.
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The 76ers won their regular season finale in this same matchup as the visitor last year, and while wins aren’t the team’s top priority at the moment, they’re going to want this one more than the Heat.
Additionally, don’t expect the Heat to be playing with much vigor, and that’s going to mean a slower pace against a 76ers team that plays pretty good in its own end.
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Points may not be at a premium like when we see defensive stalwarts face off, but neither side should be too effective on offense.
NBA Betting Trends:
The Heat are 0-4 ATS in their last four road games, and they are 1-7 ATS in their last eight games overall.
The 76ers are 15-3 ATS in their last 18 games following a double-digit home loss, and they are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 games following an ATS loss.
The 76ers are 6-2-1 ATS in their last nine games against Southeast Division opponents, while the Heat are 1-6 ATS in their last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents.
The under is 12-5 in the last 17 meetings in Philadelphia, and it is 11-2 in the 76ers’ last 13 games against opponents with a losing record.
The under is 5-0 in the Heat’s last five games following a win, and it is 4-1 in the Heat’s last five games against opponents with a winning percentage below .400.
Free 4* NBA play: 76ers +3.5, Under 199.5
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