{"id":12956,"date":"2022-05-06T07:18:29","date_gmt":"2022-05-06T07:18:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bb-auae-prd-ext-blog-01.azurewebsites.net\/more\/nba-tips-betting-preview-saturday-7-may-2022-bluebet\/"},"modified":"2023-06-26T11:29:39","modified_gmt":"2023-06-26T11:29:39","slug":"nba-tips-betting-preview-saturday-7-may","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prdextblog01.bluebet.com.au\/nba\/nba-tips-betting-preview-saturday-7-may\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA Tips & Betting Preview | Saturday 7 May"},"content":{"rendered":"
The Heat head to Philadelphia with a comfortable 2-0 series lead after dominating Game 1 & 2 in Miami. In Game 2, the Heat shot 51% from the field and also were efficient from beyond the arc at 48%. Adebayo scored 23 pts in Game 2 and is averaging 23.5 pts in the series. He’s obviously enjoyed life without Embiid. Jimmy Butler was quiet in Game 1 with 15 pts but responded in Game 2 with 22 pts and 12 assists. Meanwhile, Herro and Oladipo added 37 combined points off the bench. The Heat don’t have a great record in Philadelphia but the no Embiid factor is a big difference-maker at the moment.<\/span><\/p>\n After back to back defeats in Miami, the 76ers will need to get back on track this Saturday. Joel Embiid is still out with a concussion and their offence has struggled as a result. They’re averaging just 94 points per game and have found it difficult to keep up the pace with the Heat. However, a bright spot in Game 2 was Tyrese Maxey as he finished with 34 pts and hit 12 of 22 field goals. But otherwise, the likes of Harris and Harden only combined for 41 pts. They’re now 1-4 in their last 5 games and need to step up at home.<\/span><\/p>\n The odds are in the Heat’s favour and home-court advantage shouldn’t change much in this series unless Embiid can return soon. The Heat have also won 11 of their last 15 road games and hold a 5-2 ATS record against the 76ers.<\/span><\/p>\n Stadium Record<\/b><\/p>\n The 76ers are 5-1 in their last 6 home games. The Heat hold a poor 3-11 record in Philadelphia.<\/span><\/p>\n Head to Head Record<\/b><\/p>\n