Heat vs. Sixers Prediction and Odds for Game 6 (Luck Has Run Out for Philly)

The Philadelphia 76ers are hanging by a thread in the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Miami Heat, and they’ll need a win in Game 6 to keep the series alive. 

The Sixers were outclassed in the second half in Game 5, and one betting trend shows that home teams in Game 6 are less likely to force a Game 7 than you’d think. 

The Heat will once again be without veteran guard Kyle Lowry, as his hamstring injury will keep him out of his fourth game in this series. Lowry was largely ineffective in Games 3 and 4. He shot just 3-for-14 from the field and scored six points in the two games. 

Gabe Vincent will likely slide into a starting role once again, and that could be a good thing for Miami, as it has won all three games Vincent has started in this series. 

Here are the odds for Game 6 via WynnBET Sportsbook: 

Heat vs. Sixers Odds, Spread and Total

Spread:

• Heat +2.5 (-108)
• Sixers -2.5 (-108)

Moneyline:

• Heat: +115
• Sixers: -140

Total:

• 207.5 (Over -108/Under -108)

Heat vs. Sixers Prediction and Pick

The Sixers finally regressed shooting the ball in Game 5, and if that continues, Philly is going home on Thursday night for good. 

The Heat are honestly better off without Lowry, as it means the ball will be in Jimmy Butler’s hands even more in Game 6. 

Joel Embiid is going to need to dominate in Game 6 for the Sixers to have a chance, as Jsames Harden may have already put his one big game out in the team’s Game 4 win. 

This Heat team isn’t perfect, but as our own Reed Wallach pointed out, the Heat simply couldn't buy a bucket in Philly. 

This has finally evened out, and Miami dominated Game 5 because of it. I’m backing the Heat to close this thing out on Thursday. 

Lean: Heat Moneyline (+115)

Find Peter Dewey’s full betting record in the NBA this season here.