In Philadelphia, at Wells Fargo Center, the 76ers are looking to even the series against the Miami Heat in Game 4 (currently at 1-2).
Two days ago, Game 3 was marked by the return of regular season’s top scorer Joel Embiid. This was a psychological boost for Philadelphia, as they easily prevailed over their opponents (99-79).
Danny Green and Tyrese Maxey scored a total of 42 points for the winners. Embiid performed really well (18 points and 11 rebounds). Head coach Doc Rivers told reporters after Game 3 that “any plan where you can have Joel as part of the plan is a much better plan.”
For their part, the Miami Heat were unable to pick up where they left off at FTX Arena. Jimmy Butler (33 points, 9 rebounds) was the only player to contribute the most for his team. It is remarkable that only two Heat players scored in double digits.
I believe tonight’s Game 4 could go either way. Joel Embiid returned, however it is still questionable whether he will remain healthy.
My betting prediction is that the Philadelphia 76ers will win tonight (odds at 1.89). My second pick is that Embiid will be the top scorer of this game, considering his ambition to help Philadelphia advance to the Eastern Conference Finals (odds at 2.90).
Safe Bet: Philadelphia 76ers win (1.89)
Value Bet: Joel Embiid top scorer (2.90)
In Dallas, at American Airlines Center, the Dallas Mavericks welcome the Phoenix Suns for their fourth playoff game (series currently at 1-2).
Two days ago, Dallas managed to contain their opponents and win the game (103-94). Luka Doncic and Jalen Brunson combined for 54 points. Tonight, they will try to even the series.
For their part, the Suns performed really bad offensively. On an interesting note, this was only the fourth game out of 56 in 2022 that they scored less than 100 points.
Key players like Chris Paul (12 points) and Devin Booker (18 points) need to contribute more for their team. Should they win tonight, they have a great chance to qualify for the Western Conference Finals.
This Game 4 is also really tough to pick a winner. I predict that both teams will score more than 214 points (odds at 1.90).
My fun bet will be Luka Doncic to record a triple-double tonight (odds at 3.90). He has the talent and desire to do so. In Game 3, he missed this opportunity by one assist, due to the fact that he committed his fifth foul early in the fourth quarter.
Safe Bet: Over 214.5 points (1.90)
Fun Bet: Luka Doncic triple-double (3.90)
