Heat vs Knicks Betting Picks & Props: Game Preview for March 17
The Miami Heat visit the New York Knicks as 7-point underdogs in a crucial Eastern Conference matchup. Both teams enter the game struggling, with the Knicks having lost three of their last five games and the Heat on a seven-game losing streak.
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Key Game Details:
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Location: Madison Square Garden
- Broadcast: ESPN
- Spread: Knicks -7
- Moneyline: Knicks -320, Heat +260
- Total: 211.5
Injury Report:
- Knicks: Jalen Brunson (ankle) out until April
- Heat: Alec Burks (back) out, Andrew Wiggins (leg) questionable, Nikola Jovic (hand) out
Notable Player Props:
- Karl-Anthony Towns: Over/Under 25.5 points, 12.5 rebounds
- Tyler Herro: Over/Under 22.5 points
Analysis: The Knicks have struggled without Brunson, averaging just 109 points in their last four games (7 points below season average). Despite sitting comfortably in third place in the East, they're just 3-7-0 ATS in their last 10 games.
The Heat have plummeted to ninth place since trading Jimmy Butler, going 4-14 in that stretch. They've failed to score more than 110 points in seven straight games and are 13-17-1 ATS as underdogs.
Best Bets:
- Heat +7 (-110): Knicks' offensive struggles without Brunson make the spread too wide
- Tyler Herro Under 22.5 points (-110): Has topped this mark just once in eight March games
While the Knicks should win outright, their recent offensive woes suggest this game will be closer than the spread indicates.