Philadelphia 76ers at Miami Heat 1/15/22 - NBA Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 01/15/2022 at 12:48 AM ET

The Philadelphia 76ers complete a back-to-back on Saturday when visiting the Miami Heat after hosting the Boston Celtics on Friday. Philadelphia is 23-17 and second in the Atlantic division 2 ½ games behind the first-place Brooklyn Nets. The 76ers were defeated by the Charlotte Hornets 109-98 on Wednesday which snapped a 16-game winning streak for Philadelphia versus the Hornets.

Joel Embiid is leading Philadelphia in scoring and rebounding with averages of 27.1 points and 10.5 rebounds per game, while Tyrese Maxey is the leader in assists with an average of 4.4 assists per game. Philadelphia has five players averaging double-figures in scoring and as a team is scoring an average of 107.3 points per game.

Miami will also complete a back-to-back on Saturday when hosting Philadelphia after entertaining Atlanta on Friday. Miami is 26-15 and first in the Southeast Division, 3 ½ games ahead of the second place Charlotte Hornets. Miami has won each of its last three including its most recent 115-91 victory over Atlanta in the first of two consecutive meetings between the two.

With Jimmy Butler possibly out due to an ankle injury, the leading scorer for Miami is Tyler Herro with an average of 20.7 points per game. The leading rebounder is Omer Yurtseven with an average of 6.5 rebounds per game, while the leader in assists is Kyle Lowry with an average of 8.3 assists per game. Miami has six players averaging double-figures in scoring and as a team is scoring an average of 108.6 points per game.

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Philadelphia and Miami will each be playing the back half of a back-to-back and the advantage here goes to the 76ers. Philadelphia has fewer players out injured or out due to covid protocols. Philadelphia has covered the number in five of its last six and the 76ers have won seven of the last eight straight up. Miami has several players injured including leading scorer Jimmy Butler who is questionable with a sprained ankle and leading rebounder Bam Adebayo who is also out injured. Final Score Prediction, Philadelphia 76ers win and cover ATS 113-103.

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