The Miami Heat and the New York Knicks are set to face off tonight in what is expected to be a high-stakes match. The Heat (+6, +195) are heading to the Madsion Square Garden on back-to-back games, which could leave them fatigued and somewhat vulnerable. On the other hand, the Knicks (-6, -235) are coming off a big victory against the Rockets two days ago.
Recent Performance
The Heat played the Raptors yesterday and didn’t fare very well, losing 106-92. Given their short rest, the team may not be able to bring their A-game tonight. In contrast, the Knicks had two days of rest since their last game and are expected to be well-rested and ready to go.
The last time these two teams faced was on March 22, 2023, when the Heat won 127-120 as 2-point underdogs. The total for that game was set at 223.5 and went over by 23.5 points.
Against the Spread
The Miami Heat have been quite inconsistent against the spread in their last 10 games going 4-6. Meanwhile, the Knicks have covered the spread in four of their last 10 games, which isn’t a remarkable stat.
Totals Trends
As for total trends, Miami has gone over in six of their last ten games, while going under in 4. New York hasn’t seen a significant trend lately, with the total going over in four games and staying under in six.
The Winning Pick
As always, we always follow Shark’s hottest players when betting on games, and for this match, we’re siding with none other than Tidebearceltic. We believe the Miami Heat can cover the spread despite their fatigue, especially with a strong -110 line at +6. It could also be worth considering taking the UNDER with betting lines set at 225.5.
To sum it up, always gamble responsibly and good luck!