It’s that time of the year again; NBA basketball is in full swing, and we’re just getting started. Tonight’s game features the Miami Heat facing off against the New York Knicks at the Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The Heat are coming off a great win against the Orlando Magic, winning 111-103. Meanwhile, the Knicks suffered a heartbreaking loss against the Boston Celtics, losing 99-95.
The Matchup
The Miami Heat, despite being the underdogs in this match-up, have had a solid season so far. They currently hold a record of 5-3, with three of their five victories coming in their last three contests. Additionally, they are quite an efficient team, ranking 10th in offense and 7th in defense in the league. Tonight, they’ll be looking to continue their winning streak with a big win over the Knicks.
On the other hand, the Knicks have had a mediocre start to the season, going 4-4 so far and losing 3 of their last 4 games. They rank low in offense (26th in the league) but have a strong defense (3rd in the league). They’ll be hoping that their defense can step up tonight and contain the surging Miami Heat.
Head-to-Head
The last time the Heat and Knicks faced each other, the Heat won 109-101, covering the -4.5 spread. Additionally, the over/under was set at 209.5 and just went over by half a point.
Against the Spread
The Heat have been on fire against the spread, covering the spread in nine of their last ten games. The Knicks, on the other hand, have only covered the spread in four of their last nine games.
Totals Trends
The Heat have had an over-heavy total trend lately, going over in seven of their last ten games. The Knicks, on the other hand, have had no significant trend, with the total going over in only two of their last ten games.
The Pick
Looking at these trends and the head-to-head matchup, we’re following hot Shark player PhilipTrout582‘s lead and taking the Miami Heat at +4. The Heat have been playing fantastic as of late, and with the Knicks struggling to find their rhythm, this is a perfect opportunity for the Heat to come away with a big victory.
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