The Miami Heat attempt to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals with a series win over the New York Knicks when the two NBA teams play Game 5 of their semifinal series on Wednesday night. Miami has won two straight in the series and could pull off yet another upset series victory with a win on Wednesday.
New York struggled to score in the last two games played in Florida and needs to win on its home floor to extend its season. To help with your Heat vs Knicks betting, we’ll take a closer look at this game and help you make some winning NBA picks today.
Heat vs Knicks Odds
Miami Heat vs New York Knicks Information
Miami Heat vs. New York Knicks
Location of the game: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
Date & Time: Wednesday, May 10, 2023, 7:30 PM ET
How to watch: TNT
Miami Heat vs New York Knicks Recent Scores
The regular-season portion of the NBA schedule saw the Knicks dominate the Heat, winning three of the four matchups. But the postseason has been a complete turnaround, with Miami taking three of the first four games, including earning a road win in Game 1.
Miami Heat vs New York Knicks Betting Analysis
Heat Continue To Sizzle
The Miami Heat roster isn’t filled with superstars, but they play as a team and have been playing as well as anyone in the postseason thus far. Miami’s defense was stifling in the two games at home, limiting the Knicks to an average of 93.5 points per game. As a result, the team’s betting odds are often among one of the best in the league.
Forward Jimmy Butler continues to be the top player for the Heat, scoring 27 points and dishing out 10 assists in the Game 4 win. Miami is 3-0 in this series when Butler plays, as his reputation as a postseason performer continues to grow.
Center Bam Adebayo has also been big in the Heat’s surprising run, including finishing with 23 points and 13 rebounds in Game 4. Adebayo gives Miami a defensive anchor in the paint as well as a low-post scorer to turn to.
Knicks Need More Consistency
The New York Knicks odds for winning this series are long, but they can help themselves with better offensive production in Game 5. New York had 16 turnovers in the Game 4 loss, and the Knicks were also hurt by allowing 13 offensive rebounds to the Heat.
Guard Jalen Brunson continues to play strong as he did in the regular season when he ranked in the top 20 in NBA player stats in both scoring and assists. Brunson had 32 points and 11 assists in the Game 4 loss, but he can’t carry the load himself.
Forward Julius Randle averaged 25.1 points per game in the regular season, but he’s been limited to 18.3 points in the three contests he’s played in this series. Randle has struggled with his shooting, particularly from the perimeter, where he’s 4-for-18 from 3-point range.
Updates
As you look at your Heat vs Knicks betting, injuries could be a factor. Butler continues to be listed as a game-time decision after an ankle injury that kept him out of Game 2. He should play in this one, though.
New York has been hurt by the loss of guard Immanuel Quickley, who is listed as doubtful for this game with an ankle injury. Quickley missed Game 4 after suffering the injury in Game 3.
Miami Heat vs New York Knicks Betting Preview
The NBA odds today are favoring the Knicks at home, as New York is giving 3½ points on a point-spread bet. You can get -110 odds no matter which team you take on that one.
Betting on the moneyline will get you New York at -165 or Miami at +145. The over/under is set at 209 points, with -110 odds available on either side of that wager.
Miami Heat vs New York Knicks Betting Prediction
This has been one of the more intense NBA matchups in the postseason, and we like it to be extended by the home team. When you’re doing your Heat vs Knicks betting, take New York to earn a close win but cover the spread. We expect the Knicks to play better offensively at home, so go with the over as well.
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