Heat vs Knicks

Joe Dellera previews how to bet Knicks vs. Heat, including updated odds, picks & predictions for Wednesday's game.

The content on this page is for informational purposes only. While Miami has the postseason pedigree with Butler, Adebayo, and Herro, the lean on this team’s prior performance is far too great. Their two previous games were decided by a collective four points; however, the Knicks emerged victorious in both and I expect that again tonight. We may be compensated for the links provided on this page. The Knicks currently sit in fifth place with a 42-31 record while Miami is seventh at 39-34. The Knicks are healthy as the season winds down and Jalen Brunson’s return has been welcomed. They may struggle to keep up with the Knicks. A win for Miami would keep give them the opportunity to split the season series with a fourth matchup looming in one week. On the season, the Knicks are a flat out better team than the Heat and this spread is wrong. Since Kevin Love has been acquired from the Cleveland Cavaliers he has played significant minutes for the Heat. He gives them versatility at the wing and that’s invaluable in today’s NBA. Since joining the Knicks, Hart is an absurd +19.1 in point differential, per Cleaning the Glass.

The Miami Heat have an interesting pair of games on the horizon. With the New York teams heading to Miami, they can directly impact their current standing.

To be honest though, the Miami Heat might be catching an upset Knicks team at the wrong time. The Heat will then have another few days off before gearing up for a mid-week back-to-back set on Tuesday and Wednesday. Again, dropping contests to these very same Knicks and the other New York team in recent weeks, they let those opportunities slip through their fingers. Miami Heat, big man and reserve, [ Cody Zeller](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2579258/cody-zeller), will continue to sit out due to a facial fracture. With the New York teams heading to Miami, they can directly impact their current standing. And for that reason, alone, Randle should certainly be at the top of the Miami Heat’s mind if nothing else.

The Knicks visit the Heat on Wednesday night as we continue our NBA odds series with a Knicks-Heat prediction, pick, and how to watch.

Since the break, Adebayo has averaged 19 PPG while Herro has chipped in 18.9 PPG. They are especially stingy in the paint where they allow the second-fewest interior points per game. The Heat are arguably the most unique team in the league as they are well-positioned in the Eastern Conference playoff ladder despite ranking dead-last in scoring. The Knicks are hardly a one-man show as point guard Jalen Brunson has been a major difference-maker since joining the team. He’s been remarkably efficient over that time, shooting 61% from the floor despite being a perimeter player. Randle is having a monster year and has been a man on a mission since the All-Star break. He has been hunting threes since the break, averaging over 10 attempts per game while shooting 38% from deep. The Knicks covered 57% of their games while 52% went over the projected point total. They rank fourth in free throw attempts per game and eighth in three-point attempts per game. The Heat covered 37% of their games while 53% went under. New York features a balanced attack as they rank in the top half of the league in both scoring and points allowed. [New York Knicks](/nba/new-york-knicks) (42-31) visit the [Miami Heat](/nba/miami-heat) (39-34) on Wednesday night!

The Knicks are coming off a disappointing loss at home to a shorthanded T-Wolves team. Will they rebound against the Heat? Here's my betting advice.

[best defensive units](https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/matchup/271108) in the NBA. Gannett may earn revenue from Tipico for audience referrals to betting services. The total has [gone under](https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/matchup/271108) this line in seven of the previous eight meetings with the lone exception being the last time these two teams met on Mar. Tipico has no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage. New York has covered in 11 of its last 16 overall. See Tipico.com for Terms and Conditions. on Wednesday night at Miami-Dade Arena. Knicks vs. The Knicks are the Heat moneyline: Knicks (+110) Place a bet on the Knicks at +110 on the moneyline, to cover the small +1.5 spread (-105) and the under 224.5 total points at -110 on Heat Spread: Knicks +1.5 (-105)

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