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Miami Heat vs. New York Knicks Spread, Line, Odds, Predictions, Picks and Betting Preview

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Miami Heat vs. New York Knicks Spread, Line, Odds, Predictions, Picks and Betting Preview for NBA Basketball Game on 05/10

Date: 05/10/2023
Time: 07:30 PM
Venue: Madison Square Garden
 

Tonight, NBA fans will be treated to an electrifying showdown between the Miami Heat and the New York Knicks. Tip-off is set for 7:30 PM from the iconic Madison Square Garden. Surprisingly, the Knicks, not the Heat, are favored by 3.5 points, and the total is set at 209.

According to FanDuel Sportsbook betting markets, a significant 72% of wagers and 65% of the money are backing the Miami Heat. In the betting business, it’s always a bit nerve-wracking when the public heavily supports an underdog, but in this case, it seems like a justified stance.

The Miami Heat are primed to secure a victory tonight. They’re priced at +138 on the moneyline, and they’re a strong contender to overcome the Knicks on their home court, despite the expected electric atmosphere. The Knicks will be fighting hard, especially with Jalen Brunson’s potential last stand of the season at the Garden. That said, the combined prowess of Coach Erik Spoelstra and a healthy Jimmy Butler could spell disaster for the New York team.

Remember, the public isn’t always wrong. They often cash in their tickets, and tonight’s game could be one such instance. If you’re considering backing the Knicks, it would be worthwhile to reassess their recent performance. Their offensive capabilities have been lacking, and tonight’s game might be the final stop before they pack their bags for the season.

Furthermore, why not consider betting on the Heat to lead at halftime since they’ve consistently been ahead in the first half throughout this series? Also, Bam Adebayo has been averaging a double-double and the Knicks seem to have no answer for him. Add to that the closing skills of Jimmy Butler, one of the game’s all-time greats, and it’s clear that all signs are pointing toward a Heat victory.

The only question left is, who will join them in the Eastern Conference finals – the Celtics or the Sixers? Either way, tonight’s game promises to be a thrilling chapter in NBA basketball.

Betting Odds @ FanDuel

    Spread Total Moneyline
Miami Heat  Open +3   -110   O 210   -110   +124  
 Current +3.5   -110   209   -110   +138  
New York Knicks  Open -3   -110   U 210   -110   -146  
 Current -3.5   -110   209   -110   -164  

Projected Lineups:

Miami Heat

1. SF  Jimmy Butler   22.9 Points, 5.9 Rebounds, 5.3 Assists
2. C  Bam Adebayo   20.4 Points, 9.2 Rebounds, 3.2 Assists
3. PG  Kyle Lowry   11.2 Points, 4.1 Rebounds, 5.1 Assists
4. SG  Max Strus   11.5 Points, 3.2 Rebounds, 2.1 Assists
5. PF  Kevin Love   8.2 Points, 6.4 Rebounds, 1.9 Assists
6. PG  Gabe Vincent   9.4 Points, 2.1 Rebounds, 2.5 Assists

 

New York Knicks

1. PF  Julius Randle   25.1 Points, 10.0 Rebounds, 4.1 Assists
2. PG  Jalen Brunson   24.0 Points, 3.5 Rebounds, 6.2 Assists
3. SG  RJ Barrett   19.6 Points, 5.0 Rebounds, 2.8 Assists
4. C  Mitchell Robinson   7.4 Points, 9.4 Rebounds, 0.9 Assists
5. SG  Quentin Grimes   11.3 Points, 3.2 Rebounds, 2.1 Assists
6. SF  Josh Hart   9.8 Points, 7.8 Rebounds, 3.8 Assists

Last 5 Against The Spread:

Miami Heat

DATE OPP SPREAD TOTAL SCORE
Mon, May 08 NY -4.5 209.5 109-101
Sat, May 06 NY -4.0 207.0 105-86
Tue, May 02 NY +10.0 207.5 111-105
Sun, Apr 30 NY +4.0 210.0 108-101
Wed, Apr 26 MIL +13.0 218.5 128-126

 

New York Knicks

DATE OPP SPREAD TOTAL SCORE
Mon, May 08 MIA +4.5 209.5 109-101
Sat, May 06 MIA +4.0 207.0 105-86
Tue, May 02 MIA -10.0 207.5 111-105
Sun, Apr 30 MIA -4.0 210.0 108-101
Wed, Apr 26 CLE +5.5 201.5 106-95

Betting Insights:

New York Knicks

  • 2-3 (.400) against the spread at home as a favorite in their last five games across the regular season and playoffs in 2022/2023
  • 3-2 (.600) at home as a favorite in their last five games across the regular season and playoffs in 2022/2023

Miami Heat

  • 4-1 (.800) against the spread on the road as an underdog in their last five games in the 2022/2023 playoffs
  • 3-2 (.600) on the road as an underdog in their last five games in the 2022/2023 playoffs

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