The New York Knicks (28-17) welcome the Miami Heat (24-21) to Madison Square Garden Saturday. Tip is set for 3 p.m. ET (ABC). Let’s analyze'FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Heat vs. Knicks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Knicks lead 1-0.
The Knicks beat the Heat at home Nov. 24 100-98, failing to cover as a 5.5-point favorite. They are coming off a 122-84 home win over the Denver Nuggets Thursday, covering as a 2.5-point underdog. New York has covered in 3 straight games and is 25-18-2 against the spread (ATS) this season. It is 10-3 ATS in 2024. The Knicks are led by G Jalen Brunson, who is averaging 26.5 points per game.
The Heat lost to the Boston Celtics 143-110 Thursday, failing to cover as an 8.5-point home underdog. Miami has been struggling as of late, losing 5 in a row and failing to cover in each. It is 4-8-1 ATS since Jan. 1 and just 5-8 straight up in that span. The Heat recently traded for G Terry Rozier, who is averaging 22.3 points per game.