New York Knicks vs. Miami Heat Spread, Line, Odds, Predictions, Picks and Betting Preview for NBA Basketball Game on 05/12

The Miami Heat are set to take on the New York Knicks in the next chapter of their thrilling NBA playoff series, with the Heat being the favored at -6 on the spread. The total is set at 207.5. Miami is poised to continue its flawless home run this postseason, with Jimmy Butler primed to bounce back after his rare sub-20-point game.

There’s a question mark hanging over Jalen Brunson of the Knicks, who played an exhausting 48 minutes in Game 5. Can he sustain such intensity, especially on the road? Despite this, the Knicks have proven they can surprise us, as demonstrated in their impressive home game performance.

The spread for the Knicks is six points. This grey area of more than two possessions could prove crucial, considering the game’s 207.5-point total. Every possession will matter, and this contest could be decided in a few pivotal moments.

The Knicks’ decision to play their stars through the end of their last game, treating it like a Game 7, proved beneficial. However, the same aggressive strategy may now prove challenging, particularly for Brunson, who might be expected to replicate his 48-minute performance. Knicks’ coach Tom Thibodeau will likely face this critical decision.

The Heat, throughout the series, have shown their superior quality as a team. Despite the Knicks’ impressive home game, Miami is the favored team for a reason. They’ve demonstrated a stronger overall performance, and with Butler potentially shining tonight, the scales lean further in the Heat’s favor.

However, the 6-point line for the Heat does give pause. While it’s likely Miami will win, the final score may be a close call, such as 104-100 or 104-101, especially considering Butler’s bunch isn’t known for high-scoring games. Nonetheless, if you believe in the Heat’s superiority, laying the 6-points seems to be the move.

We shouldn’t forget about the Knicks’ Quentin Grimes. His over for 5.5 rebounds+assists (-142) has been consistent every time he’s played at least 40 minutes this season, both regular and postseason. That’s an impressive 8-0. When he’s played 38 minutes, he’s 12-1 to the over. As long as Grimes gets 40 minutes on the court in Game 6 against Miami, expect him to go over his player prop.

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