Heat vs 76ers Picks and Prediction – 3/29/2025

The Wells Fargo Center will play host to a Saturday night NBA clash between the Miami Heat and the Philadelphia 76ers. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Heat (32-41) are nine games below .500 on the road and trail Chicago by one game for ninth place in the Eastern Conference standings. On Thursday, Miami connected on 18-for-33 from the three-point line during a 122-112 home victory versus Atlanta. 

Miami G Tyler Herro poured in a game-high 36 points on a 13-for-17 shooting performance and dished out four assists. Davion Mitchell and Andrew Wiggins scored 16 points each on a combined 12-for-27 from the field. Bam Adebayo added 12 points and ten rebounds for the Heat. 

The Philadelphia 76ers are looking to snap a six-game losing streak and have been the most disappointing team in the NBA. The 76ers (23-50) rank 26th in the league in defensive efficiency and are giving up a shade below 116 points per game. On Wednesday, Philadelphia fell behind by 16 points after one quarter and could not recover during a 119-114 home loss versus lowly Washington. 

Quentin Grimes led six Philadelphia players in double figures with 22 points (6-16 FG) and four assists. Guerschon Yabusele scored 21 points on 7-for-15 shooting and grabbed eight rebounds. Justin Edwards added 19 points, ten rebounds, and five steals for the 76ers. 

Philadelphia G Tyrese Maxey has been sidelined with a lingering finger/knee injury and hopes to return before the end of the season. The 76ers are in full blown tank mode and the Heat are battling for Play-In Tournament positioning. Take Miami to win and cover on the road. Final Score Prediction, Miami Heat win 115-104.