Preview of Philadelphia 76ers vs Miami Heat Game on May 13, 2021 at AmericanAirlines Arena

The Philadelphia 76ers versus The Miami Heat is one of the most anticipated matchups of this NBA season. These two teams have a long history with each other and it has been an even series so far in their three meetings this year. Here are some key stats for the upcoming matchup: This game will be played on May 13, 2021, at AmericanAirlines Arena on TNT at 7:30 p.m. ET. Philadelphia has won both home games against Miami this year while Miami has won twice as many road games as Philadelphia. Philly’s starting shooting guard JJ Redick will miss tonight’s game due to a sore shoulder.

The Philadelphia 76ers don’t need to win, Thursday night against Miami to finish on top of the Eastern Conference standings.In fact, that victory won’t help them at all.The Philadelphia 76ers face off against the Miami Heat on May 13 at American Airlines Arena in a game that will be aired on TNT.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Miami Heat Betting Odds & Line Movement

The Philadelphia 76ers are the 1.5-point Pinnacle betting favorite on the NBA money line, and just 14-19 ATS at home this season. The total for the game has held steady at 217.5 at the Las Vegas Sportsbook.

Notes On The Philadelphia 76ers

Regardless of the outcome, Philadelphia will be looking to use Thursday’s marquee encounter in Miami as a measuring stick for their playoff preparedness. They’ll play two games against the Orlando Magic. The Magic has already checked out of this season, so these are probably their last games until the playoffs start.

These teams haven’t met since Philadelphia earned a two-game sweep against the visitors Miami Heat in mid-January – and while three-time all-star center/MVP candidate Joel Embiid played well in just one of those two contests, that performance was memorable.A player named Embiid played good when they scored 45 points and 16 rebounds. The game was close, so it went into overtime.

Notes On The Miami Heat

Thursday’s game will be a measuring stick for the Heat, as it can still finish anywhere from fourth to sixth in the Eastern conference depending on how these last few days of the season shake out.The Miami Heat has waited four months for their chance to exact revenge on a Philadelphia team that needs any combination of wins and Brooklyn losses equaling two, in order to clinch the Eastern Conference title.

In this matchup to watch, Embiid will be facing off against Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat.The Miami Heat play the Philadelphia 76ers at 7:30 p.m. ET on May 13, 2021 at AmericanAirlines Arena. The last time they met was on February 3, 2020 and that game ended with Embiid scoring 29 points and 12 rebounds but Adebayo outshining him with 18 points, 11 rebounds, eight assists in a 137-106 win for Miami when they played each other again from this date.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Miami Heat Betting Prediction & Pick: OVER

Miami is on a 10-game winning streak. The 76ers will play a game with Miami and the result will affect both teams.