Predictions, Lines, and Odds: Knicks vs. Heat (March 22)
The New York Knicks (42-31, 40-30-3 ATS) have recently dominated the Miami Heat (39-34, 26-44-3 ATS).
All victories in their three head-to-head matchups against the Heat have gone to New York. In addition, the Knicks have won both of their recent trips to Miami by a score of 2-0 against the spread. New York has won all three of its recent matchups against Miami, covering the spread each time.
The oddsmakers favor the Heat, even though the Knicks have a clear advantage in this matchup. The home team, Miami, is favored by 1.5 points. In their last 12 home games, Miami has a dismal ATS record of 3-9.
In the United States and Canada, subscribers of NBA League Pass can watch the game. On Wednesday, March 22, at 7:30 p.m. ET, the game will begin at Miami-Dade Arena.
The Heat and Knicks are tied for 13th place at +7500 in NBA finals odds. The Heat have a +525 shot at making the NBA postseason, according to oddsmakers.
Knicks vs Heat Betting Trends
The public is rooting for the Knicks to cover the spread, but they are still determining if New York will win the game outright. Handle accounts for 66% of NBA wagers, while wagers account for 54% of the total. In moneyline splits, however, handle is split in half. Nonetheless, New York is the favorite among bettors (63%).

The 220 points still need to be processed. Both of Miami’s most recent games have ended under, but the Heat are 4-2 on the over/under in their last six contests. The under has held for five of New York’s last seven games. The over/under record reads 1-1-1 through the last three Miami vs. New York games.
New York vs Miami Injury Report
Heat point guard Kyle Lowry is uncertain to play with a knee injury but is anticipated to be in the team’s starting lineups. Nose injury sidelines Miami Heat center Cody Zeller. He has now missed five games in a row. With left knee pain, Caleb Martin, a small forward for the Heat, is questionable to play.
For the Knicks, the absence of Duane Washington Jr. at point guard is a major problem (hip). Trevor Keels, a guard, is day-to-day with a concussion.
Randle Enjoys Monster Game vs Minnesota
The Knicks lost 140-134 at home against the Minnesota Timberwolves despite a remarkable 57-point outburst from Julius Randle, the third-highest single-game output in franchise history. New York’s winning streak was ended at three games.
New York is benefiting from a well-rounded offense. Four players on the club scored in double figures during the last six games. With 12.7 offensive rebounds per game, New York is first in the Eastern Conference.
Heat NBA’s Worst Betting Team
The Heat are the NBA’s worst against the spread this year, with a 37.1% success percentage (26-44-3). Even worse, the Heat have a home record of 11-24-2 against the spread (31.4%). Home field advantage goes to Miami, who is a tad more popular with the locals. The Heat are second-worst in league with a 9-22-2 record (29%).

Overall, the Hurricanes have a 20-24 record versus teams from the East. Throughout the last 10 games, Heat point guard Tyler Herro has hit on a 3-pointer rate of 3.2 per game.
Knicks vs Heat Prediction
Now the Knicks are the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference, three games behind fourth-seeded Cleveland and three games ahead of seventh-seeded Miami and the play-in round. The Heat have a legitimate shot at catching the Knicks if they win this game, and they only have nine games left to play. On March 29, the two squads will clash once more.
Each of Miami and New York’s recent three-game winning streaks has been three games, and both teams are 6-4 over their last 10. Randle scored 43 points on New York’s last trip to Miami, contributing to the team’s recent success against the Heat. Check out the latest NBA betting odds for the upcoming Knicks vs. Heat matchup on March 22nd.