The Miami Heat (38-21) visit Madison Square Garden Friday to take on the New York Knicks (25-34). Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Heat vs. Knicks odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.
The Heat are 2nd in the Eastern Conference after a Chicago Bulls victory Thursday. Their first action since the All-Star break will be this lone road outing before a two-game homestand begins Saturday.
Miami is 33-25-1 against the spread (ATS) this season and is 4-5-1 ATS over its last 10. The Heat are 19-14 straight up on the road this season which compares favorably to the Knicks’ 13-17 home record.
New York is 26-33 ATS this season and is led by its 17th ranked defensive rating (110.3), while its offensive rating is 25th (108.4). The Knicks are just 3-5 ATS this season as home underdogs.
Heat at Knicks odds, spread and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:08 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Heat -230 (bet $230 to win $100) | Knicks +180 (bet $100 to win $180)
- Against the spread (ATS): Heat -5.5 (-110) | Knicks +5.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 210.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)
Heat at Knicks key injuries
Heat
- None
Knicks
- F RJ Barrett (ankle) questionable
- C Nerlens Noel (foot) questionable
- G Derrick Rose (ankle) doubtful