Miami Heat at New York Knicks 4/30/23 - NBA Betting Picks and Odds
Miami Heat vs. New York Knicks
NBA: 1:00 PM EST
Apr. 30, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : NYK -4 ; O/U 207.5
The Miami Heat will be on the road Sunday afternoon for game one of their second round series in New York against the New York Knicks. Miami comes into round two running hot riding a three-game win streak after a 2 point victory in overtime to eliminate the number one seed Milwaukee Bucks. Defensively Miami had issues giving up 126 points on 46.2% shooting but forced 16 turnovers and allowed just eight points in overtime to secure the win. Offensively Miami was lights out pouring in 128 points on nearly 46% shooting and knocked down 17 long balls to get the victory.
Jimmy Butler again led the Miami offense with 42 points on 33 shots and 46 minutes of action. Gabe Vincent chipped in 22 points in 41 minutes and big man Bam Adebayo added a third best 20 points to go along with 10 rebounds and 10 assists. Kevin Love shined for Miami as a starter with 15 points and 12 rebounds, while Kyle Lowry led the way off the Miami bench with ten points on ten shots in 18 minutes.
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The New York Knicks return home Sunday for the second round on a three-game win streak after an 11 point victory in Cleveland to beat the Cavs in round one. Defensively New York was the better team allowing just 95 points and the Knicks pulled in 18 more rebounds in the game. Offensively New York was fantastic scoring 106 points including 61 in the first half on 43.5% shooting and knocked down 23 free throws And nine long balls to seal the game.
Jalen Brunson was the offensive maestro for New York with 23 points on 22 shots in 42 minutes of action. RJ Barrett continued to play well with 21 points, while Mitchell Robinson and Julius Randall both scored 13 points in the game. Immanuel Quickley led the way off the New York bench with 19 points on 15 shots in 29 minutes of game time.
Recent Betting Trends:
Heat are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Heat are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 Sunday games.
Heat are 36-16-1 ATS in their last 53 Conference Semifinals games.
Knicks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Knicks are 13-4-1 ATS in their last 18 games following a ATS win.
Free Betting Pick: New York Knicks -4
Both teams were fantastic in the 1st round as each easily advanced. The Knicks got through a bit sooner and will be at home giving them the edge. Look for New York to do enough to slow down the smoking hot Heat team to get the win. Take New York to open the series with a win and cover on Sunday. Final Score Prediction, New York Knicks win and cover 109-98.