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3 Best NBA Prop Bets Today for Sixers vs. Heat Game 5 (Bet on Embiid & Butler to Shine)

By Matt De Saro

Miami Heat v Philadelphia 76ers - Game Four
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The Miami Heat got off to a fast start in their Eastern Conference Semifinal series with the Philadelphia 76ers thanks to an untimely injury to Joel Embiid. Since his return, the Sixers are 2-0 and will lean on him again tonight to take a 3-2 series lead. Let’s take a look at some prop odds for this showdown, courtesy of WynnBET Sportsbook.

3 Best Prop Bets for Sixers vs. Heat Game

  • Joel Embiid OVER 39.5 Points + Assists + Rebounds  (-120)
  • Jimmy Butler OVER 38.5 Points + Assists + Rebounds (-110)
  • James Harden OVER 4.5 Turnovers (-120)

Joel Embiid OVER 39.5 Points + Assists + Rebounds  (-120)

Embiid is the man in Philly and it appears no amount of broken faces or torn fingers can stop him from dominating night after night. The man in the plastic mask spent two-game on the shelf with injuries but led the Sixers to wins in Games 3 & 4. He is averaging a team-high 24.9 PPG during the playoffs along with 11.3 rebounds and 2.1 assists. So, an average game by Embiid would put him right around this total of 39.5. I think he goes above and beyond tonight to ensure his team takes the lead on enemy territory. 

Jimmy Butler OVER 38.5 Points + Assists + Rebounds (-110)

Now that Embiid is back, Butler’s focus shifts slightly to playing close defense on the big man in key situations. He’s seen more minutes as well with Kyle Lowry banged up and with the PG out tonight, Butler will be busy on both ends of the court. Butler is coming off an insane 40-point game on Sunday. He managed to add just three rebounds and six assists, but the numbers are there. He’s averaging 27.5 PPG, 6.8 rebounds, and 5.8 assists so far this series. With the need to score more than usual tonight, I think Butler is a great bet to go over this total. 

James Harden OVER 4.5 Turnovers (-120)

This bet isn’t a dig at Harden. But, you have to admit he turns the ball over a lot. Like 13 times in the last two games a lot. I get it, he’s being asked to do a lot and the Heat defense is a pain to deal with. But, Harden is still doing a terrible job of protecting the rock when it's in his hands. He is averaging 5.3 turnovers per game in this series, and only once has gone under this total.  

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