Miami Heat vs New York Knicks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/23
Don’t miss out on the NBA showdown between the Heat and Knicks. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on ESPN, and it’s hosted by the Knicks at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 212.5 points, and the Knicks are the home favorites against the Heat in a Eastern conference matchup.
MIAMI HEAT VS NEW YORK KNICKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Miami Heat +6.5
This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:30 ET on Friday, November 24th.
WHY BET THE MIAMI HEAT:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 116-105 in favor of the Heat.
- Our projections have Bam Adebayo finishing with Bam Adebayo points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists.
- From the field, we have the Heat finishing with a field goal percentage of 51.2% and knocking down 14 threes.
Does Miami Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?
Coming into today’s game vs. the Knicks, the Heat are looking to build on their above .500 record of 10-5. Across 15 games, the Heat have a 7-4 record when facing Eastern Conference teams, and they have a 3-1 record in non-conference games.
Miami has an overall ATS record of 7-7 for the season so far. During this season, Miami has a 4-5 record against the spread as favorites and 3-2 as underdogs.
In their latest game, Miami’s offense looked good, scoring 129 points against the Cavaliers. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 52.3% and made 17/21 free throws. The top scorer for the Heat was Kyle Lowry with 28 points, while Jaime Jaquez Jr. also chipped in with 22 points.
Coming into the game, the Heat defense has held opposing team’s to fewer points than the league average in 20.0% of their games. Currently, they are 6th in the NBA at 108.1 points per game allowed.
In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Heat defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 53.4% while allowing 38.3% from downtown.
Can the Knicks Live Up to the Hype at Home?
In today’s game against the Heat, the Knicks aim to continue their success with a record above .500, currently at 8-6. On the road this season, the Knicks have posted a 5-4 record, whereas they have a 3-2 record at home.
New York has an ATS record above .500, currently standing at 10-4 against the spread. On the road, the Knicks have an ATS record of 6-3, as opposed to a 4-1 record against the spread when playing at home.
Compared to their season average of 110.1 points per game, the Knicks struggled in their previous game. Against the Timberwolves, the Knicks scored 100 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 34.8%. The top scorer for the Knicks was Jalen Brunson with 25 points, while Julius Randle also chipped in with 21 points.
This season, the Knicks defense has been impressive, holding the 2nd position in the league while permitting an average of 105.8 points per contest.
The New York defense has allowed opponents to shoot 35.8% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 47.3% of their field goal attempts vs. New York.