The Miami Heat head to New York to face the Knicks on Wednesday night. The Heat have had difficulty finding success recently, which could play into the performance.
The Knicks are fifth in the Eastern and are ready for the playoffs, but will look to take advantage of this contest on the NBA schedule to solidify their spot in the NBA standings.
For the NBA picks today, the Heat vs Knicks prediction has a clear winner.
Miami Heat vs. New York 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 and Time: March 29, 2023, 7:30 PM ET.
How to Watch: MSG
Miami Heat vs. New York Knicks Recent Scores
The Heat have dropped their last two games, losing to the Toronto Raptors and the Brooklyn Nets. Those two followed two wins, and this has been the pattern for the team in the second half of the season.
The Knicks won their most recent game but lost the previous three NBA matchups. They’re still on their way to the postseason but will look to stay on the positive side for their remaining games.
Miami Heat vs. New York Knicks Betting Analysis
Miami Heat Facts to Know
With a record of 40-35 in the NBA team stats, Miami hits the basketball court Wednesday having scored an average of 109.1 points per game, putting them in the 30th place in the league. They have a shooting percentage of 45.7 from the court and 34.1 from 3-pointers, which skews them in the Miami Heat odds.
They’ve achieved a decent total of 880 out of 2,577 attempts while boasting an impressive 83.2% in free throws. Additionally, the Heat snag an average of 40 rebounds per game.
The Heat’s defense has been pretty impressive, with an average of 15.8 turnovers per game, but unfortunately, their negative score is at 20.2. In the assists department, they’re ranked 14th, having conceded 1,915 throughout their campaign.
Their defense allows for a 48.1% shooting success rate, and they also allow an average of 41.9 rebounds per game as a team. Furthermore, they’ve allowed 37 points on average, which helps shape the upcoming Heat vs Knicks prediction.
New York Knicks Facts to Know
The Knicks have achieved a record of 43 wins and 33 losses, leading in the NBA player stats. They have been quite foul-prone, with an average of 20.5 personal fouls committed per game, but managed to maintain a solid free throw percentage of 76.8.
On the defensive end, opponents have a low success rate of 22% when it comes to free-throw attempts. As for team performance, they have given up an average of 24.9 assists and 42.3 rebounds per game, ranking them 12th and 10th in the league, respectively.
Updates
The Knicks come into the game a healthy squad with no major absences on the New York Knicks roster, but the Heat could be in trouble. Jimmy Butler is trying to nurse a neck injury and may not be on the court for the game. That would deliver another blow to a sliding Miami squad.
Miami Heat vs. New York Knicks Betting Preview
The Knicks are out in front in the NBA odds today for this game, although Miami has some potential to be a threat. The over/under is in line with what these two have been able to accomplish, and this contest doesn’t offer any real surprises.
- Moneyline: Knicks (-195), Heat (+165)
- Spread: Knicks -4.5 (-115), Heat +4.5 (-105)
- Over/under: Over 223 (-110), Under 223 (-110)
Miami Heat vs. New York Knicks Betting Prediction
The Heat have had a lot of ups and downs this season and, if they’re solid, could overcome the Knicks. However, New York has had time to recover and has consistently performed well against Miami.
As a result, the Knicks are in better shape to win tonight in almost any Heat vs Knicks prediction.
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