76ers vs. Heat: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – March 18, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on March 18, 2024

The Philadelphia 76ers (37-30) host the Miami Heat (37-30) at Wells Fargo Center, starting at 7:30 PM ET on Monday, March 18, 2024. The 76ers are 3-point favorites in the game, the third matchup between the teams this season. The over/under for the matchup is set at 206 points.

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76ers vs. Heat Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
76ers -3 206

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Injury Report as of March 18

76ers: Montrezl Harrell: Out (Knee), Danuel House: Out (Foot), Joel Embiid: Out (Knee), De’Anthony Melton: Out (Back), Robert Covington: Out (Knee), Robert Covington: Out (Knee), Tobias Harris: Questionable (Ankle)

Heat: Kevin Love: Out (Heel), Tyler Herro: Out (Foot), Josh Richardson: Out (Shoulder), Dru Smith: Out (Knee), Jimmy Butler: Out (Foot), Nikola Jovic: Out (Hamstring)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick 76ers (-3)
Total Pick Over (206)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

76ers vs. Heat Stat Rankings

76ers Avg. (Rank) Heat Avg. (Rank)
115.1 (14th) Points Scored 110.0 (27th)
112.6 (11th) Points Allowed 109.4 (4th)
42.6 (19th) Rebounds 42.2 (24th)
11.0 (10th) Off. Rebounds 9.5 (25th)
11.6 (26th) 3pt Made 12.2 (18th)
24.6 (26th) Assists 25.7 (20th)
11.2 (1st) Turnovers 12.0 (6th)

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76ers Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Tyrese Maxey 58 26 3.7 6.2 1 0.5 3.1
Tobias Harris 60 17.1 6.2 3.2 1.1 0.6 1.2
Kelly Oubre Jr. 54 14.7 4.6 1.2 1.1 0.5 1.4
Buddy Hield 17 14.2 3.3 4.4 1.1 0.4 3.1
Buddy Hield 52 12 3.2 2.7 0.8 0.6 2.6

Heat Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Terry Rozier 30 23.2 3.9 6.6 1.1 0.4 2.8
Bam Adebayo 57 19.9 10.5 3.9 1.1 1 0.1
Terry Rozier 20 15.1 4.6 5.6 0.9 0.3 1.3
Duncan Robinson 62 13.7 2.6 3 0.7 0.2 2.9
Jaime Jaquez Jr. 61 12.6 4 2.6 1.1 0.2 0.9

Betting Trends

  • Against the spread, the 76ers are 35-32-0 this season.
  • Philadelphia is 20-13 as 3-point favorites or more.
  • This season, 35 of the 76ers’ 67 games have gone over the point total.
  • In 59 games this season, Philadelphia and its opponent have combined for more than 206 points.
  • The over/under in this matchup is 206 points, 21.7 fewer than the average total in this season’s 76ers contests.
  • The Heat are 32-33-2 against the spread this year.
  • Against the spread, as a 3-point underdog or greater, Miami is 12-11.
  • There have been 24 Heat games (out of 67) that hit the over this year.
  • Miami’s games have gone over 206 points on 51 occasions this season.
  • The average total points scored in Heat games this year (206) is 13.5 points higher than the total for this matchup.

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