The second round of the 2022 NBA playoffs features two crucial matchups on Monday night. Here's what you need to know for betting:

Miami Heat (-7.5) vs. Philadelphia 76ers

Key Factors:

• Joel Embiid out with orbital fracture, concussion, and torn thumb ligament
• Sixers relying on James Harden and Tyrese Maxey for scoring
• Jimmy Butler averaging 30.5 points (54% shooting), 7.8 rebounds, 5.3 assists
• Bam Adebayo contributing 12.4 points (52% shooting), 8.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists

Prediction: Heat to cover -7.5 at home against undermanned Sixers

Phoenix Suns (-5.5) vs. Dallas Mavericks

Key Factors:

• Devin Booker returned from hamstring injury in R1 series clincher
• Chris Paul averaging 22.3 points (57% shooting), 11.3 assists, 4.3 rebounds
• Luka Doncic averaging 29.0 points, 10.7 rebounds, 5.7 assists since return
• Jalen Brunson stepping up with 27.8 points (48% shooting), 4.8 rebounds

Prediction: Suns to cover -5.5 with home court advantage and momentum

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