T.M. Selection: Philadelphia 76ers.

I like the Philadelphia 76ers to cover the spread against the Miami Heat in this game on Wednesday. The 76ers lost the 1st game of this series by 10+ points and they were really out of it right from the start, they did make a comeback in the 2nd quarter but by the time that game got deep into the 2nd half, it was over for the 76ers. I think they will bounce back with a much better game here, they probably still won't win the game but I think they can keep it a lot closer than this spread is suggesting. The 76ers are still going to be without Embiid for most of the playoffs and that is a huge blow for them since he is the heart of their team but I think Harden can pick up a lot of that slack and I expect him to have a better game here. They already know from the 1st game how the Heat are going to approach this series and I think they will make some good adjustments here with Harden picking his game up and carrying the team in this game. The Heat are also banged up here, a majority of their guys will likely play but a lot of them will be playing with injuries and I think this is a good opportunity for the 76ers to pounce on them and try to take a game back here. Jimmy Butler wasn't even that great in their previous game and if he has to do more in this game I think he will get shut down by the 76ers. This is a game where Harden needs to shine for the 76ers and I think he is going answer the call here by taking over this game. I like the 76ers to cover the spread here.

T.M. Prediction: 111-106 Heat.