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The New York Knicks (43-33) host the Miami Heat (40-36) at Madison Square Garden, tipping off at 7:30 PM ET on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. The Heat are 4-point underdogs in the game. The matchup has a 224 point total.
How to bet Knicks vs. Heat
New York Knicks vs. Miami Heat Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 4 points, with sportsbooks listing the Knicks as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Knicks have -179 odds to pick up the win, while the Heat are listed at +151 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 224 points.
Knicks vs. Heat Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Wednesday, March 29, 2023
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: MSG
- Location: New York City, New York
- Arena: Madison Square Garden
Knicks vs. Heat Betting Trends
Against the spread, the Knicks are 42-33-1 this season. New York has been victorious in 24, or 64.9%, of the 37 contests it has been chosen as favorites in this season. Knicks games this year have hit the over 40 times in 76 opportunities (52.6%).
The Heat are 27-45-4 against the spread this season. Miami has won 28.6% of the games this season it was the moneyline underdog (6-15). Heat games this season have hit the over 46.1% of the time (35 out of 76 games with a set point total).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Knicks
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | 76 | 25.4 | 10 | 4.1 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 2.9 |
| Jalen Brunson | 65 | 23.8 | 3.6 | 6.2 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 1.9 |
| RJ Barrett | 69 | 19.7 | 5 | 2.8 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 1.7 |
| Immanuel Quickley | 75 | 14.1 | 4.1 | 3.3 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 1.9 |
| Quentin Grimes | 65 | 10.2 | 3.2 | 2 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 2 |
Heat
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bam Adebayo | 71 | 20.9 | 9.3 | 3.3 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 0 |
| Tyler Herro | 62 | 20.5 | 5.5 | 4.3 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 3.1 |
| Max Strus | 74 | 11.8 | 3.3 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 2.5 |
| Kyle Lowry | 51 | 11.5 | 4.2 | 5.1 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 2 |
| Victor Oladipo | 39 | 10 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 1.5 |
Knicks: Jalen Brunson: Questionable (Hand), Derrick Rose: Questionable (Illness), Duane Washington Jr.: Out (Hip)
Heat: Jimmy Butler: Out (Neck), Nikola Jovic: Out (Back)
What you need to know about the New York Knicks
With 115.6 points per game on offense, New York ranks 12th in the NBA. At the other end of the court, it surrenders 112.8 points per contest, which ranks 13th in the league. The Knicks put up 117.2 points per game when playing at home, compared to 114 points per game away from home, a difference of 3.2 points per contest. In their last 10 games, the Knicks have been racking up 116.5 points per contest, an average that’s slightly higher than the 115.6 they’ve scored over the course of the 2022-23 season.
New York is 12th in the NBA with 12.5 threes per game so far this season. Meanwhile, it ranks 22nd with a 35% shooting percentage from beyond the arc. The Knicks are attempting 53.6 two-pointers per game this year, which account for 60.1% of the shots they’ve taken (and 70.1% of the team’s baskets). Meanwhile, they are attempting 35.6 three-pointers per contest, which are 39.9% of their shots (and 29.9% of the team’s buckets).
What you need to know about the Miami Heat
Miami is the worst team in the league in points scored (108.9 per game) but second-best in points conceded (109.9). The Heat score 110.7 points per game at home, and 107.1 on the road. The Heat have played better offensively in their last 10 games, putting up 112 points per contest, 3.1 more than their season average of 108.9.
In 2022-23 Miami is 18th in the NBA in 3-point makes (11.7 per game) and fourth-worst in 3-point percentage (34.1%). The Heat attempt 40.3% percent of their shots from beyond the arc, and 30.1% of their made baskets are from there. Inside the arc, they attempt 59.7% of their shots, with 69.9% of their makes coming from there.
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