Betting Line Favors the Miami Heat in NBA Battle with New York Knicks

New York travels to Miami on Friday, hoping to boost its 18-20 mark with a victory over the Heat.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Those looking to pick the visitors as their prediction to cover in this one found the New York Knicks listed as 5-point underdogs earlier at Sportsbook. Meanwhile, the OVER/UNDER total betting line for this game was set at 201.5 at Sportsbook but may have moved since the betting odds opened.

A 109-94 result in favor of the Heat is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.

New York Knicks vs Miami Heat Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Miami Heat sport a record of 20-17 and 16-19-2 ATS heading into this matchup, while the New York Knicks sit at 18-20 and 20-18 ATS on the NBA season. The OVER/UNDER totals betting records are 13-23-1 for the Miami Heat and 17-20-1 for the New York Knicks. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Miami vs New York injuries news.

The power rankings show a disparity between these teams with the Miami Heat rated this week at No. 12 and the New York Knicks sitting at No. 27.

Statistical Matchup

In rebounding, the battle of the boards features Miami's No. 24-rated NBA squad against New York's No. 11-rated roster. When it comes to long-range shooting, Miami rates No. 7 in the league with 11.65 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 30 with 7.66 per outing.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

New York suffered a 121-103 loss against Washington on Wednesday, getting 20 points from Michael Beasley in a losing effort at Capitol One Arena.

Kelly Olynyk scored 25 points and chipped in with 13 rebounds for Miami on Wednesday, leading the Heat to a 111-104 victory over Detroit at American Airlines Arena.

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