Miami Heat vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction 2/5/25 NBA Picks

Philadelphia 76ers (20-29) vs Miami Heat (24-23)

Game Info: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 7:30 pm (Wells Fargo Center)

Betting Odds: Philadelphia 76ers +1.5 -- Over/Under: 216 Click Here for the Latest Odds

Where to Watch: NBA League Pass

The Miami Heat pay a visit to the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on Wednesday night. Here’s a Miami Heat vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction. This article will include a Miami Heat vs Philadelphia 76ers Pick.

Miami Heat Betting Preview

The Miami Heat have been in a rut as they've lost seven of their last 11 games overall and they will be hoping to bounce back again after getting beaten by the Bulls in a 133-124 road defeat last night. Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro led the team with 23 points, Nikola Jovic added 20 points off the bench, while Kel'el Ware chipped in with 17 points and 12 rebounds. As a team, the Heat shot 47 percent from the field and 17 of 44 from the 3-point line as they stormed out of the gates with 70 points in the first half to build an early 13-point lead, only to see their hard work go to waste in the fourth quarter where they got smashed by 39-21. 

Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the Philadelphia 76ers are starting to heat up as they've won five of their last seven games overall and they will be eager to keep it going after sneaking past the Mavericks in a 118-116 home win last night. Tyrese Maxey led the team with 33 points and 13 assists, Joel Embiid racked up a triple-double of 29 points with 11 rebounds and 10 assists while Guerschon Yabusele chipped in with 19 points, eight rebounds, and four assists. As a team, the 76ers shot 54 percent from the field and 11 of 33 from the 3-point line they looked to be in trouble when they wasted a hot start and trailed going into halftime, but they stayed in the fight and held the Mavericks scoreless in the final 1:25 to escape with the narrow win at home. The 76ers will take on the Pistons after this game.

Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win

  • The 76ers have won nine of their last 10 home games against Southeast Division opponents.
  • The Heat have lost three of their last four games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
  • The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the 76ers' last six games at Wells Fargo Center.
  • The Heat have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games after losing as favorites.

Why the Miami Heat will win

  • The Heat have won each of their last six games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
  • The 76ers have lost five of their last six home games following a home win.
  • The Heat have covered the spread in each of their last four games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents following a loss.
  • The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three games against Southeast Division opponents.

Total Points Facts

  • Eight of the 76ers' last nine home games have gone OVER the total points line.
  • Each of the Heat's last four games against Atlantic Division opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.

Miami Heat vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction

The Heat are still missing Josh Richardson for this game, while the 76ers have ruled out Andre Drummond, and Joel Embiid for this one. The Heat have been struggling all season and they are coming into this one fresh off a loss to the struggling Bulls, so it's going to be tough to get back up and take on this 76ers squad who are starting to wake up. Yes, Joel Embiid is being rested due to left knee injury management, but Maxey has been on a tear lately and they are expecting to have Paul George back in the lineup. The 76ers are playing their second game of a back-to-back set, but I still prefer them over the struggling Heat at this point.

Peter’s Pick Philadelphia +1.5

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