Fresh off a win in Charlotte, the New York Knicks are in South Florida to face the Miami Heat. The 31-42 Knicks are in 11th place in the East and the 47-26 Heat are in first.
New York beat the Hornets, 121-106, on Wednesday. RJ Barrett had his second-straight 30+ point game with 30 points (10-of-19), three rebounds, and three assists. Obi Toppin made his fourth career start and finished with 18 points (8-of-11), 11 rebounds, and six assists.
Miami lost its second-consecutive game on Wednesday night to Golden State, 118-104. Kyle Lowry led the Heat with 26 points (9-of-14) and nine assists. Bam Adebayo had 20 (7-of-15).
The Knicks are 2-0 against Miami this season, last losing to the Heat on Feb. 25, 115-110. Barrett had a career-high 46 points. The next highest scorer was Alec Burks with 12 points.
Will Barrett be able to finish with his third-straight 30+ point game in Miami?
New York Knicks vs. Miami Heat betting odds, spread, over/under
According to WynnBET, the Heat are the 5.5-point favorites over the Knicks. Miami is -250 on the moneyline and New York is +200. The over/under for the game is set at 216.5 points.
New York Knicks starting lineup
Watch this space! Check back closer to tip-off.
New York Knicks injury report
The Knicks will be without Derrick Rose (ankle), Cam Reddish (shoulder), Nerlens Noel (foot), and Kemba Walker (away from the team). Mitchell Robinson (back) and Randle (quad) are both listed as questionable.
New York Knicks vs. Miami Heat prediction
Although New York just played one of its most impressive games of the year, I’m going with Miami. Tensions are high within the Heat organization (literally) and I think that the game against the Knicks is a good opportunity for Miami to get back on track. It helps that the Heat are 26-10 at home this season.
I’m going with the over simply because New York’s been more explosive on offense over the past two games.
We’re taking the Heat -5 and over 216.5 points.
Miami 116, New York 108.
What channel is the New York Knicks-Miami Heat game on?
The Knicks-Heat game won’t be nationally broadcast, but it’ll be available on MSG Network. The tip-off is slated for 8:00 p.m. ET.
New York Knicks schedule and upcoming games
New York will travel to Detroit before returning to Madison Square Garden for a three-game homestand.
Mar. 27 at Detroit
Mar. 28 vs. Chicago
Mar. 30 vs. Charlotte
Apr. 2. vs. Cleveland
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