Miami is top 10 in the NBA in scoring, while the defense is #11 in points surrendered, ninth in field goal shooting allowed, and second at defending beyond the arc while allowing 32.5% shooting. The Heat are 17-9-1 against the spread this season, 16-5-1 ATS when following a spread loss, plus 8-1 ATS after a straight-up loss. Philadelphia also plays tough defense, ranking third in points surrendered (104.1 pg). The 76ers come off a 109-89 loss at Brooklyn as a favorite and are on a 9-4-1 run UNDER the total. In this showdown between two of the best teams in the East, back the talented dog in a defensive duel. Play Miami and the UNDER.
This pick was released to clients on December 18, 2023 at 11:57AM ET.
NBA
Miami at Philadelphia
December 18, 2019
7:05 PM Eastern
1 unit on Miami +8 (-108) (risk 1 to return 1.93)
Result:
WIN
WIN
1.5 units on Game Total UNDER 212.5 -156 (risk 1.5 to return 2.46)
Result:
WIN
WIN
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