Next up on our NBA schedule of best bets and predictions is a pivotal Eastern Conference showdown between the New York Knicks (42-31, 22-14 Away) and Miami Heat (39-34, 24-13 Home) on Wednesday night. Tip-off from Miami-Dade Arena is scheduled for 7:30 pm EST.
This is the third of four regular-season matchups between these two. New York took the first two by a combined four points. They’ll meet one more time in Madison Square Garden a week from tonight. Continue reading for our comprehensive breakdown and final Knicks vs Heat prediction.
New York Knicks vs. Miami Heat Odds
New York Knicks vs. Miami Heat Matchup Information
New York Knicks vs Miami Heat
Location: Miami-Dade Arena. Miami, Florida.
Date and Time: Wednesday, March 22, 2023. 7:30 pm ET.
How to Watch: MSG Network | Bally Sports
Recent Scores
As noted, both of the previous NBA matchups between the Heat and Knicks have come down to the wire, with New York pulling out 2-point wins on both occasions. Both of those games ended with wild sequences. The most recent extended the Knicks’ winning streak to eight, eventually going to nine games.
We’ll have to see if these teams have any more theatrics up their sleeves as we provide our free Knicks vs Heat prediction at the end of the article.
New York Knicks vs. Miami Heat Analysis
No notable Miami Heat team records are in jeopardy this season, but they might be one of the more dangerous 7-seeds in recent memory. That’s where they stand heading into this one and would be forced to compete in the play-in tournament against Atlanta Hawks. Although they’re only a half-game back of Brooklyn Nets for that more-coveted 6-spot.
The New York Knicks odds of winning the NBA Championship at this moment are 80-1, despite a second-half surge and their firm grip on the 5-seed in the East. The Knickerbockers are 9-4 since the All-Star break and recently got Jalen Brunson back from injury after the southpaw guard missed five of the previous six games.
Looking at key NBA player stats, we find Julius Randle clocked in a monster night at the office on Monday, pouring in 57 points against Minnesota, but it wasn’t enough as the Knicks fell by six, snapping a three-game winning streak.
Odds Breakdown
New York Knicks
- Moneyline: +105
- Spread: +1.5
- Over/Under: 223.5
Miami Heat
- Moneyline: -125
- Spread: -1.5
- Over/Under: 223.5
New York Knicks vs. Miami Heat Betting Pick and Prediction
Get your popcorn ready as this rivalry is set to re-ignite. Randle and Miami’s Tyler Herro have been key for their teams in the first two head-to-head meetings, averaging 33 and 27 ppg, respectively, when checking NBA team stats.
Looking at the total for this one, New York is 8-1-1 to the Over in their last ten games vs. a team with a winning straight-up record. The Under is 5-1 in their last six games following a ATS loss, so we’re passing on the over/under for this one.
As for our Knicks vs Heat prediction itself, Miami is on a double revenge spot. They are playing at home where they’re 24-13 SU and they are 5-1 ATS in their last six home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
The number is low based on the season series to this point, but the Heat will rise on Wednesday night, setting the stage for a more competitive final matchup next week.
- Pick: Heat -1.5