76ers at Heat 4/9/19 - NBA Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 08/08/2019 at 4:50 AM ET

In Tuesday night NBA action, the Philadelphia 76ers will visit American Airlines Arena to battle the Miami Heat.

The 76ers have split their 40 road games and are locked into the number three seed for the Eastern Conference playoffs. On Saturday, Philadelphia secured their 50th win with a 116-96 road victory against Chicago. The 76ers dominated the Bulls on the glass by a 64-43 margin and shot 52 percent from the field.

J.J. Redick led five Philadelphia players in double figures with 23 points on 8-for-12 from the floor. All-Star Joel Embiid contributed 20 points and ten rebounds for the 76ers. The Miami Heat have lost four straight games and are running out of time to qualify for the postseason. On Sunday, Miami was unable to make the plays down the stretch of a 117-109 overtime loss at Toronto. The Heat won the battle on the boards by a 61-55 margin and shot 41 percent from the field.

Veteran G Dwyane Wade led five Miami players in double figures with 21 points in 33 minutes off the bench. Justise Winslow added 15 points and seven rebounds for the Heat.

Philadelphia C Joel Embiid (left knee) and G J.J. Redick (back) have been ruled out of this contest. Miami’s playoff chances likely slipped away during Sunday’s loss, but they will play hard for Wade as long as they have life. Take Miami to win and cover at home. Final Score Prediction, Miami Heat win and cover ATS 115-106.

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