BEST ODDS TO BET ON:
- Underdogs: 76ers +1 (-110)
- Mavericks vs 76ers vs Heat Over/Under: 218 points
Miami (40-30-1 ATS) is 4-1 ATS in its last five games played and is 19-17 ATS in road games. The totals have gone OVER in three of the Heat’s last five games and 20 of their last 36 contests at home.
Philadelphia (34-34-1) ATS has won its last two games, including a 111-101 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. The 76ers, who are 3-2 ATS in their last five matches and 16-17 ATS in road games, hope to get leading scorer Joel Embiid (30.0 points per game, 11.3 rebounds per game) on the floor after the All Star center was listed as questionable due to a sore back.
The Heat have also won their last two games and five of seven after coming off a 120-108 decision over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday. Miami awaits a game-time decision on top scorer Jimmy Butler (21.1 ppg), who is also listed as questionable for Monday’s game due to an ankle injury.
Final Predictions and Picks:
- Spread — 107 Miami Heat – 105 Philadelphia 76ers
- Over/Under — OVER 218 points
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