Miami Heat vs New York Knicks, NBA 2024-25 Season, Today Match Prediction

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Miami Heat

The Miami Heat started the second half of the season after the all-star break being on a 4-game losing streak and fell below the .500 winning percentage with a 28-30 record. The Miami Heat currently records 5-7 for February, which is their worst record during this season. In their last 10 matches, the Miami Heat have a 4-6 record, showing inconsistency. The Southeast Division team ranks 3rd in their division.

Tyler Herro, named an all-star for the first time in his career, is the leading scorer of the team. He averages 24.1 points, 5.7 assists and 5.4 rebounds a game. He is shooting the ball from the 3-point line at an efficiency of 37.2% on 9.7 3PA. Bam Adebayo has seen a dip in stats compared to last season and is averaging 16.9 points per game. He leads the team with 10 rebounds and 1.2 steals a game. Andrew Wiggins, who scored just 11 points in his debut for the Miami Heat, is currently averaging 17.8 points per game. In terms of offensive performances, the Miami Heat has been below par, averaging 110.3 points, ranking them 24th. They acquire 43.9 boards per game, ranking them 19th, and assisting 26.3, ranking them 16th. They have been solid defensively allowing opponents to 110.8 points per game, ranking them 7th in this category. 

Nikola Jovic and Jaime Jaquez Jr. are the two players currently sidelined due to injuries. The starting lineup for the Heat will feature Tyler Herro as the point guard, Duncan Robinson as the shooting guard, and Andrew Wiggins as the small forward. Bam Adebayo will likely fill the power forward position, while Kel’el Ware will play center for the team.

New York Knicks

The New York Knicks have been impeccable this season. They, along with Boston and Cleveland, are on a 7-3 run in their last 10 matches, with their only loss coming against the Boston Celtics(twice) and the Cleveland Cavaliers. The New York Knicks, the 3rd-seeded team in the Eastern Conference, have a record of 39-20 at the time of writing. In the Atlantic Division, they rank second behind the Boston Celtics

Statistically, they have been solid offensively and defensively. Offensively they average 117.7 points per game, which ranks them 5th overall and 2nd in the Eastern Conference, while defensively, they allow 112.9 points per game, ranking them 14th, resulting in a respectable points differential of +4.8, just behind the Celtics and Cavaliers. In terms of rebounding, the team ranks 24th with just 42.8 rebounds per game but excels on assisting the ball, providing 27.4 assists per game, ranking them 11th. The New York Knicks having 2 all-star starters this year. Jalen Brunson averages 26.1 points and 7.4 assists and the new addition of Karl-Anthony Towns has made a massive impact, averaging 24.6 points. Although the team ranks 24h in rebounding, KAT acquires 13.3 rebounds a game, making him a top-three rebounder in the league this season. Another Villanova alumnus, Mikal Bridges, averages 17.6 points and has been a handy third scorer for the team. Josh Hart has been mighty impressive. Given that the player is 6’4, he averages nearly 10 rebounds a game and has 7 triple-doubles to his name this season, ranking him 5th in this regard.

In terms of injuries, the Knicks have just a single player injured. Ariel Hukporti will miss the next 4-6 weeks after suffering a torn meniscus in his left knee. The starting lineup currently includes Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby, and Karl-Anthony Towns.

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Miami Heat vs New York Knicks Match Prediction & Analysis

The Knicks will be hoping to get the win on Monday and continue on their winning habit. The Heat, on the other hand, are on a 2-game winning streak. In terms of the ATS record, the New York Knicks have the better record with a  28-30-1 tally and a cover of 48.3%, while the Heat have a 24-33-1 record on 42.1% cover.

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Winning Prediction

The New York Knicks, considering their performances on the road this season, will be eyeing a win against the underconfident Miami Heat team. Although the game is at the Kaseya Center, the Knicks will be confident to get a win on Monday.

New York Knicks to Win!

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