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Las Vegas - Gonna head down to Philly tonight and drop some cash on the 76ers over the Heat. Philly comes into this game on a MASSIVE roll, winning eight in a row straight up and on a 10-0 run against the spread. It looks like the 76ers will have all their weapons, including the amazing Joel Embiid. But it's the depth and firepower from the rest of the squad that should send Miami back to Florida for the summer. Tyrese Maxey has been a monster against the Heat the last three times they played, scoring 30, 30 and 37. Then they'll have a healthy Tobias Harris filling it up with sharpshooter Buddy Hield coming off the bench. Love Jimmy Buckets and Bam is solid, but not seeing much help from the second unit. Of course, Erik Spoelstra is a brilliant coach and will try and bottle up the Sixers, but still expecting Joel and company to move on for a date with the New York Knicks. Not thrilled about laying the points, so we'll take Philly on the money line.

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Las Vegas - For your wagering pleasure, here are your spread stats for tonight's Play-In Game. Philadelphia comes in with a 47-35 straight up record and 48-33-1 against the spread. The 76ers are 24-16-1 at home and have a 33-16 record as a favorite. On the totals board, they have gone Over 43 times and Under 39. Miami comes in with a 46-36 straight up record and 40-40-2 against the spread. The Heat are 24-15-2 on the road and have a 17-18 record as an underdog. On the totals board, they have gone Over 35 times and Under 47.

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