Monday, November 21, 2016
Wells Fargo Center
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The Miami Heat travel to Wells Fargo Center to play the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday, November 21, 2016. The Heat come into this game with an overall record of 4-8. They are 4th in the Southeast Division. They currently have a point differential of -0.4 as they are averaging 96.2 points per game while giving up 96.6 per contest. The 76ers have an overall record of 3-10. They currently are 5th in the Atlantic Division. They are averaging 97.8 points per game and surrendering 108.2, good for a point differential of -10.4.
Justise Winslow comes into this contest averaging 11.6 points per game while playing 35.9 minutes per night so far this season for the Heat. He pulls down 4.7 rebounds per game and dishes out 3.9 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 33% while his free throw percentage is currently at 74%. Hassan Whiteside averages 17.7 points per game in 33.3 minutes per contest this season. He averages 0.8 assists per contest and 16.2 rebounds per game for Miami. His field goal percentage is 54% for the year while his free throw percentage is 56%.
Joel Embiid averages 18 points per game while playing 22 minutes per contest this year for the 76ers. He grabs 7.6 rebounds per game and has 1.2 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 49% and his free throw percentage currently is at 78%. Ersan Ilyasova averages 10.8 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 23.2 minutes per contest. He also averages 4.5 rebounds per contest and 1.2 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 43% and his free throw percentage is 89%.
Miami averages 96.2 points per contest this season which ranks them 28th in the NBA. Their average scoring margin is -0.4 and their shooting percentage is 43% as a team which has them ranked 27th. Behind the arc they shoot 35% which is good for 14th in the league. They average 56.2 rebounds per game and 19.8 assists per game which ranks them 5th and 25th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 13th with 14.1 per game. The Heat allow 96.6 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 3rd in the league. They also allow a 42% shooting percentage and a 35% average from behind the arc ranking them 2nd and 14th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 54.4 rebounds a game which ranks 21st and they give up 18.7 assists per contest which puts them in 2nd place in the league. They force 14 turnovers per game which ranks them 18th in the league.
Philadelphia averages 97.8 points per game this year which ranks them 24th in the league. Their average scoring margin is -10.4 and their shooting percentage is 44% as a team which has them sitting in the 22nd spot in the league. Behind the arc they shoot 35% which is good for 13th in the NBA. They average 52.8 rebounds per game and 22.2 assists per contest which ranks them 13th and 11th respectively. In the turnover department the 76ers rank 28th with 17.4 per game. The 76ers allow 108.2 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 24th in the league. They also allow a 47% shooting percentage and a 35% average from behind the arc ranking them 27th and 21st in those defensive statistics. Opponents average 53.7 rebounds a game which ranks 20th and they give up 23.1 assists per contest which puts them in 21st place in the league. The 76ers force 13.5 turnovers per game which ranks them 23rd in the NBA.
The Heat have an offensive rating of 101 and a defensive rating of 101.4. In terms of pace they average 94.4 possessions per 48 minutes and their effective field goal percentage is 48%. As a team they have a true shooting percentage of 50% and they shoot 3 pointers on 27% of their shots. Miami turns the ball over an average of 12.8 times per 100 possessions and they force 12.8 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 46%.
The 76ers rating on offense is 98.3 and they have a defensive rating of 108.7. They get 97.9 possessions per 48 minutes and they have an effective field goal percentage of 50%. As a unit they have a true shooting percentage of 53% and they attempt 3 pointers on 34% of their shot attempts. Philadelphia turns the ball over on 15.8 out of every 100 possessions and their opponents average 12 turnovers per 100 possessions. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the year is 52%.
Miami Heat Betting Trends
The Miami Heat are 6-6-0 against the spread
The Miami Heat are 5-7-0 against the over/under
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Trends
The Philadelphia 76ers are 7-6-0 against the spread
The Philadelphia 76ers are 8-5-0 against the over/under
Miami Heat Injuries
11/20/16 F Justise Winslow Wrist "?" Monday vs. Philadelphia
11/20/16 F Willie Reed Knee injured last game, doubtful Monday vs. Philadelphia
11/10/16 G Wayne Ellington Quad out indefinitely
10/22/16 F Chris Bosh Blood Clot out for season
Philadelphia 76ers Injuries
10/22/16 F Ben Simmons Knee out indefinitely
10/22/16 G Jerryd Bayless Wrist out indefinitely
10/21/16 C Nerlens Noel Knee out indefinitely
Tony's Pick: Take Philadelphia +3
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