On the whole, the NBA Playoffs are not known for 8-seeds advancing to the Finals. Ironically enough, the 2003 New York Knicks turned the trick. Now, the Knicks are in danger of getting run over by an NBA betting 8-seed. The Miami Heat jumped to a 2-1 lead in their second-round series against New York. Yet nobody would consider the Heat beating the Knicks an upset. Not after Miami took out the #1-seed Milwaukee Bucks in the first round. Miami has stolen a home-court advantage and looks like the better team.
2023 NBA Playoffs Second Round Series New York Knicks vs. Miami Heat
| Date and Time: | Monday, May 08, 2023, 7:30 P.M. ET. |
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| Location: | Kaseya Center, Miami, FL. |
| TV Coverage: | TNT |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Knicks | +4½ ( -110 ) | 207½ ( -110 ) | +160 |  |
| Heat | -4½ ( -110 ) | 207½ ( -110 ) | -190 | |
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Knicks vs. Heat SBG Odds Overview
It is true that the New York Knicks have one of the most significant followings in the NBA. But the Knicks have been a source of sportsbook frustration for the past five decades. Cause by the Knicks not winning an NBA title since 1973. Following their first-round win over the Cavaliers, New York generated considerable excitement with fans and gamblers. But their 1-2 hole against Miami has been a buzzkill.
By contrast, the Heat have had more recent success than the Knicks. To illuminate, the Heat made the 202 NBA Finals. Most important of all, Miami’s upset with the Milwaukee Bucks sold the gambling community on their long-term viability. Miami has the grit necessary to succeed in the more physical and grueling NBA Playoffs.
Knicks vs. Heat Series Schedule
- Game 1: Heat 108, Knicks 101
- Game 2: Knicks 111, Heat 105
- Game 3: Heat 105, Knicks 86
- Game 4: Monday at Miami, 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT)
- Game 5: Wednesday at New York, 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT)
- Game 6*: Friday, May 12 at Miami (ESPN)
- Game 7*: Monday, May 15 at New York, 8 p.m. ET (TNT)
All times listed are Eastern. (* – if necessary)
New York Knicks Team Overview
The New York Knicks finished 47-35 straight up, 44-34-4 against the spread, and 44-37-1 over/under the total. Late on, New York has covered one out of their last four games. While the Knicks have gone under the NBA betting total in nine of its previous ten matchups.
So far, in the 2023 NBA Playoffs, Jalen Brunson leads New York with 24.4 points and 5.1 assists per game.
Miami Heat Team Overview
The Miami Heat finished 44-38 straight up, 31-49-2 against the spread, and 41-41 over/under the total. Late on, Miami has covered eight out of their last nine games. In comparison, the Heat has gone over the total in six of its previous eight matchups.
Miami has NBA metrics of 30th for scoring offense, 28th for field goal percentage, 27th for 3-point field goal percentage, 2nd for free throw percentage, and 27th for offensive rebounding. In comparison, on defense, the Heat have NBA metrics of 2nd for scoring defense, 22nd for field goal percentage permitted, 22nd for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 6th for defensive rebounding.
First among Miami scorers is Jimmy Butler, with 34.4 points and 6.4 rebounds per game. Bam Adebayo adds 16.9 points and 8.9 rebounds per game.
Knicks vs. Heat SBG Free Pick
Miami’s physicality and defense make the difference against the Knicks in this situation. Additionally, Miami boasts the best player on the court; Jimmy Butler.
Knicks vs. Heat SBG Best Bet: Miami Heat.