The 76’s have Embiid back but Maxey, Bamba and Harris are still questionable for this game. The 76’s did pull out the win the other night against a Thunder team without their best player. This game is going to feature an injury report that is unclear for the 76’s up until game time, but for the Heat, they are fully healthy with the exception of Hero still being out of the lineup. The 76’s still looked a little shaky in their game the other night, having to rally from behind a 10 point deficit only to pull it out in the end with Embiid in the lineup, who still looks rusty. On the flip side, the Heat have won two of three games against Philadelphia and are on a little heater themselves, winning three games in a row as they try to avoid the play-in tournament. They are battling with the Pacers to avoid the last play-in spot, but do hold the tie-breaker against them. Last season the Heat finished eighth and had to play in the play-in tournament, which they hated so they are trying to avoid the extra game this season. Expect Butler to get up for this matchup as he seems to come alive in April every season to take his team to the playoffs. Miami are 17-7 ATS in April games in the last three seasons. In this game, look for a tight game but expect the Heat to cover the spread because Butler is so underrated as a player at this time of year. Out of the 31 games that Philadelphia have been underdogs this season in, they only won 8 times. Miami are 4-0 ATS this season after 2 straight wins by 10 points or more.

The Heat are 6-4 SU versus Philadelphia in their last ten games, and 3-2 SU at home in their last five home games, head to head. Miami have won almost 75% of their games this season when favored. The 76’s are 3-4 ATS this season as a road underdog of 6 points or less. The 76’s are 4-6 ATS after a win by 6 points or less. The Sixers are 11-13 ATS this season after 2 or more consecutive wins. Miami are 10-6 ATS this season as a home favorite of 6 points or less. Miami are 17-7 ATS in April games in the last three seasons. Miami are 3-0 ATS this season after 3 straight games where they made 47% of their shots or better. Miami are 10-6 ATS this season after successfully covering the spread in 2 or more consecutive games. Philadelphia are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games against Miami. Philadelphia are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games against Miami. Philadelphia are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Miami. Miami are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia. Miami are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.

Best bet: lay the points with Miami.