USATSIThe New York Knicks (28-17) host the Miami Heat (24-21) in an Eastern Conference showdown on Saturday. This is the second matchup of the season between these foes as on Nov. 24, New York beat Miami 100-98. The Knicks are sitting as the fourth seed in the East, while the Heat are in the seventh spot. Isaiah Hartenstein (Achilles) is questionable for the Knicks.
Tip-off is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Knicks are 4-point favorites in the latest Heat vs. Knicks odds. The over/under for total points is 218.5. Before making any Knicks vs, Heat picks, you'll want to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from the proven computer model at SportsLine.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Heat vs. Knicks and just locked in its picks and NBA predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Knicks vs. Heat:
- Heat vs. Knicks spread: New York -4
- Heat vs. Knicks Over-Under: 218.5 points
- Heat vs. Knicks money line: New York -187, Miami +156
- MIA: The Miami Heat have hit the money line in 21 of their last 39 away games
- NYK: The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 36 of their last 56 games
- Heat vs. Knicks: See picks at SportsLine
Why the Knicks can cover
Forward Julius Randle is an important component of the Knicks. Randle has good ball handles for his size and will attack the lane consistently. The 29-year-old can also knock down jumpers on the perimeter when needed. Randle leads the team in rebounds (9.5) with 24.1 points and five assists. On Jan. 23, he totaled 30 points, nine boards, and seven assists.
Forward OG Anunoby excels at being a two-way weapon in the frontcourt. Anunoby is very active on the defensive end and has a knack for getting into passing lanes. The Indiana product averages 15.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per game. In Thursday's win over the Nuggets, Anunoby logged 26 points and six steals. See which team to pick here.
Why the Heat can cover
Center Bam Adebayo is a stingy and impactful interior presence for the Heat. Adebayo has the athleticism to defend multiple positions with the bounce to play above the rim. The Kentucky product is putting in a team-high 21.3 points and 10.5 rebounds per game. He's also tied for 10th in the league in double-doubles (23).
On Jan. 24 versus the Grizzlies, Adebayo notched 15 points, 15 boards, six assists, and six blocks, showing his ability to affect the game in a variety of ways. Additionally, forward Jimmy Butler is a two-way force who plays with a different level of intensity. Butler averages 20.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game. In his last game, he totaled 17 points, four assists, and two steals. See which team to pick here.
How to make Knicks vs. Heat picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the total, with nine players projected to reach double-figures. The model also says one side of the spread hits over 60% of the time. You can only see the model's NBA picks at SportsLine.
So who wins Heat vs. Knicks, and which side of the spread hits in over 60% of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Knicks vs. Heat spread you need to jump on, all from the model on a 48-25 roll on top-rated NBA picks, and find out.
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