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The Miami Heat (39-34) host the New York Knicks (42-31), with the matchup tipping off at 7:30 PM ET from FTX Arena on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. The Heat are only 2-point favorites in the game. The over/under for this matchup is set at 224.5.
How to bet Heat vs. Knicks
Miami Heat vs. New York Knicks Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 2 points, with bookmakers listing the Heat as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Heat have -127 odds to pick up the win, while the Knicks are listed at +108 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 224.5 points.
Heat vs. Knicks Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Wednesday, March 22, 2023
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSSU
- Location: Miami, Florida
- Arena: FTX Arena
Heat vs. Knicks Betting Trends
In the Heat’s 73 games this year, they have 26 wins against the spread. Miami has won 33, or 62.3%, of the 53 contests in which it was the favorite this year. Heat games this year have gone over the total in 33 out of 73 opportunities (45.2%).
In the Knicks’ 73 games this year, they have 41 wins against the spread. New York has been the underdog on the moneyline 38 total times this season. NY has finished 19-19 in those games. Knicks games this season have hit the over 38 times in 73 opportunities (52.1%).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Heat
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | 58 | 22.7 | 6.1 | 5.1 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
| Bam Adebayo | 68 | 21.1 | 9.4 | 3.3 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 0 |
| Tyler Herro | 59 | 20.2 | 5.7 | 4.3 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 3 |
| Kyle Lowry | 48 | 11.8 | 4.2 | 5.2 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 2.1 |
| Max Strus | 71 | 11.7 | 3.4 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 2.4 |
Knicks
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | 73 | 25.6 | 10.2 | 4.1 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 2.9 |
| Jalen Brunson | 64 | 23.8 | 3.5 | 6.2 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 1.9 |
| RJ Barrett | 66 | 19.8 | 5.1 | 2.7 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 1.7 |
| Immanuel Quickley | 72 | 13.7 | 4.1 | 3.2 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 1.9 |
| Josh Hart | 67 | 9.9 | 7.9 | 3.9 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.8 |
Heat: Cody Zeller: Out (Nose), Kyle Lowry: Probable (Knee), Caleb Martin: Questionable (Knee)
Knicks: None
What you need to know about the Miami Heat
Miami has had to count on its defense, which ranks second-best in the NBA (109.5 points allowed per game), as it ranks worst in the league on offense with only 109 points per contest. Offensively the Heat have performed better in home games this year, averaging 110.5 points per game, compared to 107.5 per game on the road. The Heat have been racking up 116.8 points per contest in their last 10 times on the court, an average that’s much higher than the 109 they’ve scored over the course of the 2022-23 season.
Miami, who ranks 17th in the league with 11.7 threes per game, is shooting just 33.8% from three-point land, which is third-worst in the NBA. Of the shots attempted by the Heat in 2022-23, 59.6% of them have been two-pointers (70% of the team’s made baskets) and 40.4% have been threes (30%).
What you need to know about the New York Knicks
In 2022-23, New York is 13th in the league on offense (115.4 points scored per game) and 11th defensively (112.6 points allowed). At home the Knicks are scoring 116.6 points per game, 2.5 more than they are averaging on the road (114.1). Over their past 10 games, the Knicks are posting 119.7 points per game, 4.3 more than their season average (115.4).
In 2022-23, New York is 12th in the league in 3-point makes (12.4 per game) and 22nd in 3-point percentage (34.9%). The Knicks attempt 39.6% percent of their shots from behind the 3-point line, and 60.4% percent from inside it. In terms of makes, 29.7% of the Knicks’ buckets are 3-pointers, and 70.3% are 2-pointers.
Heat vs. Knicks Predictions and Pick
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