76ers-Heat Lines Preview

The Philadelphia 76ers and the Miami Heat will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at AmericanAirlines Arena. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. The 76ers were torn down 101-89 by the Nuggets last time out, as 1.5-point underdogs. That game's 190 points went UNDER the posted total of 200.5. Andre Miller netted 17 points for the 76ers, and Louis Williams added 15 in a losing effort. The Heat were held off late in the game and fell 111-104 to the Timberwolves last time out, as 9.5-point favorites at home. That game's 215 points sailed OVER the posted total of 195. Dwyane Wade scored a game-high 37 points with four rebounds and 12 assists in the loss. Current streak: Philadelphia has lost 2 straight games. Team records: Philadelphia: 27-26 SU, 25-26-2 ATS Miami: 28-25 SU, 25-27-1 ATS Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Saturday are 4-6 Before playing New Jersey are 6-4 After playing Denver are 3-7 After a loss are 5-5 Miami most recently: When playing on Saturday are 1-9 Before playing Orlando are 3-7 After playing Minnesota are 4-6 After a loss are 7-3 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 8 games when playing Miami Philadelphia is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Miami Philadelphia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Miami The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Miami's last 8 games when playing Philadelphia The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia Miami is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Philadelphia Next up: Philadelphia at New Jersey, Monday, February 23 Miami at Orlando, Sunday, February 22