
76ers vs Heat Prediction 2/5/25 NBA Picks Today
Miami Heat (24-24) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (20-29)
February 5, 2025 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Philadelphia 76ers +1.5; Over/Under: 215
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The Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Wells Fargo Center. Here’s a 76ers vs Heat Prediction. This article will include a 76ers vs Heat Pick.
Miami Heat Betting Preview
The Miami Heat beat the Spurs, lost to the Bulls, and they play the Nets, Celtics, and Thunder next. The Miami Heat are averaging 110.8 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 110.6 points on 46.2 percent shooting. Tyler Herro is averaging 23.8 points and 5.5 rebounds, while Jimmy Butler is averaging 17 points and 5.2 rebounds. Bam Adebayo is the third double-digit scorer and Terry Rozier is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Miami Heat are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 79 percent from the free throw line. The Miami Heat are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.8 rebounds per game.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Celtics, beat the Mavs, and they play the Pistons, Bucks, and Raptors next. The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 109.1 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 112.7 points on 49 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 27.7 points and 6 assists, while Joel Embiid is averaging 24.4 points and 7.9 rebounds. Paul George is the third double-digit scorer and Kelly Oubre Jr. is grabbing 6.4 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The Heat have lost four of their last five games as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The 76ers have won each of their last three games as home underdogs against the Heat.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the 76ers’ last seven games.
- The Heat have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine road games on the second leg of a back-to-back against Eastern Conference opponents.
Why the Miami Heat will win
- The Heat have won each of their last 12 games as road favorites after losing as favorites.
- The 76ers have lost six of their last seven home games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Heat have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games as road favorites after losing as favorites.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight home games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the 76ers’ last seven home games with both teams on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Twelve of the Heat’s last 13 games as favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
76ers vs Heat Injury Report
The 76ers will be without Jared McCain, Kyle Lowry, and Joel Embiid. Paul George, KJ Martin, and Andre Drummond are questionable.
The Miami Heat will be without Josh Richardson, Isaiah Stevens, and Dru Smith. Jimmy Butler remains suspended.
76ers vs Heat Prediction
Usually, I’d consider the home team with both sides on the end of a back-to-back, but the 76ers remain banged up and Embiid isn’t going to play. It’s tough to play a second game in as many days with so many key players out. Guys are already logging heavy minutes and have to get out there again. The Heat are the healthier side, and they should be motivated for a bounce-back effort after blowing an inexcusable game against the Bulls. We’re not being asked to lay much. I’ll give the edge to the Heat because of health, but I’m not thrilled with the way they’re playing right now and the constant-blown leads this season.