Philadelphia 76ers vs Miami Heat Match Preview, Prediction, Betting Spreads & Odds - May 2nd, 2022 | NBA Playoffs 2022
The Eastern Conference will see even more second-round action as the Miami Heat host the Philadelphia 76ers at FTX Arena for Game 1 on May 2.
The 76er secured a 132-97 win over the Raptors in Game 6 of their first-round series.
Meanwhile, the Heat are coming off a solid 97-94 win over the Atlanta Hawks. With a 4-1 record, Miami will also be well-rested as they head into their next game.
Match Details
Fixture - Philadelphia 76ers vs Miami Heat | 2022 NBA Playoffs
Date & Time - Monday, May 2, 2022; ET (Tuesday, May 3, 2022; IST)
Venue - FTX Arena, Miami, FL
Philadelphia 76ers Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers emerged victorious after a hard-fought series against the Toronto Raptors in Game 6. Although the 76ers had the opportunity to seal the series in Game 4 itself, a surprising turn of events led to major changes in momentum.
Philadelphia will face some setbacks heading into the second round. Superstar Joel Embiid sustained a facial injury in the final game against the Raptors.
With Embiid out for the first two games on the road, the 76ers will be significantly shorthanded on star power as well as in the center position.
Sources: 76ers All-NBA star Joel Embiid suffered a right orbital fracture and mild concussion in series-clinching Game 6 win last night in Toronto. He will be listed as out and there is no timetable for his return.
Although James Harden and Tyrese Maxey are still reliable scoring options, Philadelphia will have to deal with some major obstacles early in the second round.
Philadelphia 76ers Predicted Lineup
G - James Harden | G - Tyrese Maxey | F - Danny Green | F - Tobias Harris | C - DeAndre Jordan
Miami Heat Preview
The Miami Heat came away with a solid win against the Atlanta Hawks to take the first-round series. With a 4-1 win in the bag, the Heat look like a solid unit heading into the next round.
Although Miami will be without Kyle Lowry for the upcoming game, the team exemplifies the "next man up" mentality. With a solid replacement in Gabe Vincent, the Heat have enough depth to make up for Lowry's absence.
The Miami Heat were also set to see Jimmy Butler out of the game. However, his status has been upgraded to questionable. Considering Victor Oladipo's availability, the Heat should have enough pieces to defend their homecourt.
UPDATE: Jimmy Butler says the knee will be ready to hold up Monday (for Game 1).
“The time off has been great for myself and everybody who’s been nicked up.”
Miami Heat Predicted Lineup
G - Gabe Vincent | G - Max Strus | F - Jimmy Butler | F - PJ Tucker | C - Bam Adebayo
Philadelphia 76ers vs Miami Heat Betting Odds & Spreads
The oddsmakers are favoring the Heat to win Game 1. This could primarily be due to their homecourt advantage and superior record.
While both teams feature injuries, the 76ers are in a poorer position, considering their leading man will be out for the next pair of games.
Odds Sourced From The Action Network
Philadelphia 76ers vs Miami Heat Betting Tips
Philadelphia 76ers
- Joel Embiid will be out for Game 1.
- The 76ers tied the regular-season series against Miami.
- The 76ers have an offensive rating of 119.5 in the playoffs.
Click here to bet on the 76ers scoring OVER 103.5 points in Game 1.
Miami Heat
- Kyle Lowry has been listed out for Game 1.
- Miami have a defensive rating of 104.1 in the playoffs.
- Bam Adebayo is averaging 12.4 points and 8.0 rebounds per game in the playoffs.
Click here to bet on Bam Adebayo scoring the first basket to lead the Heat to a win in Game 1.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Miami Heat Match Predictions
The Miami Heat should emerge as the winners in Game 1 of this series. While they have a number of pieces listed as questionable for this matchup, the Heat have proven themselves to be a resilient unit even without their primary rotation players.
Additionally, the homecourt advantage will be a huge factor in their success. With Joel Embiid also listed out for Game 1 and 2, the Heat are in a good position to defend their home court.
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Where to watch Philadelphia 76ers vs Miami Heat game?
The 76ers vs Heat game will be broadcast nationally on TNT. The game will also be available on the NBA’s League Pass platform.