Miami Heat
New York Knicks
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Heat vs Knicks

The Miami Heat tip off against the New York Knicks in the Emirates NBA Cup. Our betting preview features expert predictions, best bets, updated odds, matchup stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Knicks to Overpower Heat

Bet on the Knicks against the spread, with an attractive line of -5.5 that they overcome the Heat. There are odds of -110 that are currently on offer for this selection.

Heat Came Out on Top in Last H2H

Miami Heat were beaten 130-116 at Kaseya Center in their previous game, being turned over at home to Cleveland Cavaliers. Norman Powell dropped 27 points, as Andrew Wiggins finished with 17 and Davion Mitchell 16.

New York Knicks lost when they last took to the court. At Madison Square Garden, they were turned over 124-107 at home to Orlando Magic. Jalen Brunson scored 31 points, Karl-Anthony Towns recorded 15 points and 12 rebounds, while Landry Shamet had 11 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Heat beat the Knicks in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 115-107 scoreline at Kaseya Center. It’s been six Knicks wins in the past 10 games between these teams.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks logo Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Heat logo Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
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Miami Heat – Last 10 Games

The Heat have 6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 123.0 points, 42.9 rebounds, 30.5 assists, 9.1 steals and 3.9 blocks while shooting 49.1% from the field and 81.4% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 120.9 points and 51.0 rebounds per matchup.

Andrew Wiggins is averaging 18.5 points, Kel'el Ware 9.7 rebounds and Davion Mitchell 7.0 assists, while Simone Fontecchio averages 2.5 (51.0%) 3-pointers made.

New York Knicks – Last 10 Games

The Knicks have won 6 and lost 4 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 120.6 points, 46.2 rebounds, 27.8 assists, 8.5 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 46.2% from the field and 83.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 114.0 points and 41.8 rebounds.

Jalen Brunson is averaging 28.5 points, 6.7 assists and 3.0 (40.0%) 3-pointers made, while Karl-Anthony Towns has an average of 12.8 rebounds.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Miami Heat lineup: Kel'el Ware, Pelle Larsson, Andrew Wiggins, Norman Powell, Davion Mitchell.

New York Knicks lineup: Miles McBride, OG Anunoby, Mitchell Robinson, Mikal Bridges, Karl-Anthony Towns.

Miami Heat vs New York Knicks Prediction & Picks

Our Miami Heat vs New York Knicks betting preview covers everything you need, including a key match prediction, correct score insight, top player prop bets and a value-packed bet builder recommendation.

Game Prediction

There’s a good opportunity to cover the spread by backing Knicks at -5.5 for this NBA matchup. We can get odds of -110 and this is our best pick.

Injuries are always factored in by the handicappers at Sportsgambler.com. Our basketball picks are also shaped by recent form, with up-to-date NBA stats playing a key role before any selections are locked in.

Key Heat vs Knicks stats:

  • The -5.5 line has been covered by Knicks in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The -5.5 line has been covered by Knicks in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The +5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Heat in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

Knicks -5.5 Probability

According to the best NBA sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kel'el Ware Over 10.5 Rebounds +104 BetMGM logo

Kel'el Ware (Heat) has finished with Over 10.5 rebounds in 3 straight games. If you agree with our verdict that he can cover the line again, then you can land odds of +104 that this happens.

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Norman Powell Over 23.5 Points -109 BetMGM logo

Norman Powell (Heat) has averaged 26 points in the past 5 games. We think this is the pick of the prop bets, with odds of -109 available when it comes to backing him on Player Points.

Latest Norman Powell Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Knicks -6.5
Totals Over 239.5
Player Rebounds Kel'el Ware Over 10.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Knicks to cover the -6.5 spread along with Over 239.5. Add in Kel'el Ware (Heat) to have Over 10.5 rebounds.

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Correct Score Prediction

Heat Heat logo 117 - 125 Knicks logo Knicks

There's a speculative wager that can be enjoyed on the Knicks when it comes to the correct score lines. Taking them to triumph 125-117 should provide some entertainment.

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Miami Heat vs New York Knicks Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Knicks Likely to Win According to Latest Odds

New York Knicks have the shortest price to win this NBA game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 83% probability due to their -500 Moneyline betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Miami Heat are trading at +380.

The spread is currently 9.5, with the total points line at 223.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. If you’re going for Over 223.5, then the odds are -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Karl-Anthony Towns Favorite to Score the Most Points

Karl-Anthony Towns is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can get -118 that he scores Over 25.5 points or -112 that he goes Under.

Player Points
Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 25.5
-118
Under 25.5
-112
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Mikal Bridges (Knicks)
Over 18.5
-108
Under 18.5
-122
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Player Assists
Davion Mitchell (Heat)
Over 7.5
+102
Under 7.5
-137
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Mikal Bridges (Knicks)
Over 4.5
-139
Under 4.5
+104
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Jaime Jaquez Jr (Heat)
Over 4.5
-112
Under 4.5
-120
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Player Rebounds
Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 12.5
+102
Under 12.5
-135
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Mitchell Robinson (Knicks)
Over 7.5
-110
Under 7.5
-120
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Knicks Hold Edge in Recent Head-to-Head Matchups at Madison Square Garden

The Knicks have eight wins and two losses in the last 10 home games, putting up 120.20 points on average and giving up 108.80.

The Heat have four wins and six losses in the last 10 road games, putting up 116.40 points on average and giving up 116.30.

The Knicks defeated the Heat 116-95 in their last meeting at Madison Square Garden. Over the last 10 head-to-head meetings at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks have claimed seven wins compared to the Heat who have three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O236.5 U236.5
New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Home Stats 8-2 233.50 122.60 110.90 3 7
Miami Heat logo Miami Heat Away Stats 4-6 234.70 117.70 117.00 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O236.5 = Games Over 236.5 Points
  • U236.5 = Games Under 236.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Miami Heat logo Miami Heat Stats
New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Stats
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Miami Heat Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Andrew Wiggins 24 32.9 391 68 16.3 2.8 1.8 4.8 1.1 1.1
Tyler Herro 6 31.83 139 14 23.2 2.3 2.5 5.0 0.5 1.0
Norman Powell 23 31.08 554 56 24.1 2.4 2.9 3.8 0.3 1.2

New York Knicks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jalen Brunson 25 35.12 710 163 28.4 6.5 2.7 3.4 0.1 0.8
Mikal Bridges 27 34.94 453 115 16.8 4.3 2.3 4.8 1.0 1.8
Karl-Anthony Towns 25 33.28 559 78 22.4 3.1 1.8 11.8 0.8 0.8

Injuries & Suspensions

Miami Heat Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Bam Adebayo
Injured
Tyler Herro
Injured
Terry Rozier
Suspended

New York Knicks Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Jalen Brunson
Injured

Starting Lineups

New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Confirmed Lineup
2 Miles McBride
8 OG Anunoby
23 Mitchell Robinson
25 Mikal Bridges
32 Karl-Anthony Towns
Miami Heat logo Miami Heat Confirmed Lineup
7 Kel'el Ware
9 Pelle Larsson
22 Andrew Wiggins
24 Norman Powell
45 Davion Mitchell

Previous Miami Heat Lineups

19 Dec NBA
Heat 116-129 Celtics
18 Dec NBA
Heat 106-95 Nets
15 Dec NBA
Raptors 106-96 Heat
09 Dec NBA
Heat 108-117 Magic
06 Dec NBA
Kings 127-111 Heat
05 Dec NBA
Heat 105-106 Magic
03 Dec NBA
Heat 108-118 Mavericks
01 Dec NBA
Clippers 123-140 Heat
29 Nov NBA
Pistons 138-135 Heat
26 Nov NBA
Bucks 103-106 Heat

Previous New York Knicks Lineups

19 Dec NBA
76ers 116-107 Knicks
18 Dec NBA
Knicks 114-113 Pacers
16 Dec NBA Cup Final Stage
Spurs 113-124 Knicks
13 Dec NBA
Knicks 132-120 Magic
09 Dec NBA
Knicks 117-101 Raptors
07 Dec NBA
Magic 100-106 Knicks
05 Dec NBA
Jazz 112-146 Knicks
03 Dec NBA
Hornets 104-119 Knicks
02 Dec NBA
Knicks 117-123 Celtics
30 Nov NBA
Raptors 94-116 Knicks

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak