Miami Heat vs New York Knicks Game Preview & Prediction: Jimmy Butler’s Miami Heat play host to New York Knicks on March 3rd at FTX Arena. The clash of two Eastern conference teams battling to be in top 5 of the conference rankings.
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Miami Heat
Miami Heat are coming off a 96-119 loss against Philadelphia 76ers at home. The Heat lost four of their last five games. Kevin Love recorded a single double double since joining Miami. Miami were weak on defense giving away fast break points. Their main issue has been a playmaker. The injury of Kyle Lowry isn’t helping the Heat.
Jimmy Butler leads the team in points averaging 21.8 points, 5.9 rebounds & 5 assists per game. Butler recorded one double-double in his last three games. Bam Adebayo has been solid as usual throughout the entire season. Adebayo is averaging 21.2 points, 9.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1 block and 2 steals per game.
Miami are the 2nd best team in points allowed per game. Miami on average give away 108.6 points per game, while they score 107.8 points per game. Their offense is one of the worst in the league. They stand dead last in offensive rating and 2nd best defensive team.
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Heat are shooting at 45% from the field and 33.2% from the arc. Their shooting percentage has dropped significantly. Miami are currently 7th seeded in the Eastern Conference with a win loss record of 33-30. They got 29 games to play in the regular season.
New York Knicks
New York Knicks are coming off a 142-118 victory over Brooklyn Nets. The Knicks are on a 7 match winning streak. Jalen Brunson scored 39 points, 5 rebounds & 6 assists against the Nets. Julius Randle scored 21 points, 8 rebounds & 8 assists.
The Knicks on average allow 112 points per game, while scoring 115.1 points per game. They are ranked 9th in defensive rating & 13th in offensive rating. They are shooting 46.5% from the field and 35.1% behind the arc. Their offensive production has increased significantly over the last 10 games.
New York Knicks are currently 5th ranked team in the Eastern Conference with a win loss record of 37-27 in 64 games. Knicks got 28 games to play in the regular season, if they can keep their momentum going Kicks could end up in the top 4 at the end of regular season.
Miami Heat vs New York Knicks Probable Starters
Miami Heat
New York Knicks
PG Gabe Vincent
SG Tyler Herro
SF Jimmy Butler
PF Kevin Love
C Bam Adebayo
Bench
SG Victor Oladipo
SG Max Strus
SF Cody Martin
C Cody Zeller
PG Jalen Brunson
SG Quentin Grimes
SF RJ Barrett
PF Julius Randle
C Mitchell Robinson
Bench
SG Josh Hart
SG Immanuel Quickley
PF Obi Toppin
C Isaiah Hartenstein
Miami Heat vs New York Knicks Match Prediction, Betting Odds
Miami and New York faced off once in the season and the Knicks won the game 106-104. Both the teams faced of each other in 131 regular season games. New York Knicks won 67, while Miami Heat won 64 games.
We back New York Knicks to win the game against Miami Heat at FTX Arena on March 3rd Friday. The odds favoring New York Knicks to win the match are +110, while the odds favoring Miami Heat to win the game is -130.
Our Final Prediction: New York Knicks to win the game against Miami Heat at FTX Arena on Friday, March 3rd.
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