The Miami Heat are one of the hottest teams in the league, with wins in 9 of their last 10 games. The New York Knicks are playing decent ball themselves, with wins in 6 of their last 8 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Miami Heat vs New York Knicks prediction.
Miami Heat Betting Preview
The Miami Heat are coming off wins over the Bulls and Cavs, and they’ve lost just one game since November 2. The Miami Heat are averaging 111.5 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 108.1 points on 47.1 percent shooting. Tyler Herro is averaging 22.9 points and 5 rebounds, while Bam Adebayo is averaging 22.8 points and 10.2 rebounds. Jimmy Butler is the third double-digit scorer and Duncan Robinson is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Miami Heat are shooting 39 percent from beyond the arc and 85 percent from the free throw line. The Miami Heat are allowing 38.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.2 rebounds per game.
Miami Heat Team Facts
- The Heat have won nine of their last 10 games.
- The Heat have covered the spread in each of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- Each of the Heat’s last five Friday games as road underdogs have gone OVER the total points line.
New York Knicks Betting Preview
The New York Knicks haven’t played since Monday, when they lost on the road to the Timberwolves. The New York Knicks are averaging 110.1 points on 43.6 percent shooting and allowing 105.8 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 24.2 points and 3.4 rebounds, while RJ Barrett is averaging 20.8 points and 3.8 rebounds. Julius Randle is the third double-digit scorer and Immanuel Quickley is grabbing 3.4 rebounds. The New York Knicks are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 733 percent from the free throw line. The New York Knicks are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.4 rebounds per game.
New York Knicks Team Facts
- The Knicks have won 12 of their last 13 home games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last seven games against Southeast Division opponents.
- Six of the Knicks’ last seven home games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
Randy’s Pick
This line has shifted heavily in the direction of the Knicks because of injuries to Duncan Robinson and Bam Adebayo. They’re both questionable. The Heat are one of the hottest teams in the league, with wins in 9 of their last 10, and they have a history of playing better when you least expect it. Spo does well with a shortened lineup. Also, the Knicks are no stranger to throwing in a stinker now and then. Give me the road dog.