Miami Heat vs New York Knicks 5/2/2023 Analysis, Predictions and Picks
East Semifinals – Game 2, MIA leads series 1-0
Basketball fans can look forward to an exciting matchup on Tuesday as the Miami Heat take on the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in the NBA playoffs. The Heat, who are seeded eighth, have been in excellent form, disposing of Milwaukee in just five games and ranking fourth in offensive efficiency. In the series opener against the Knicks, they came away with a 108-101 victory, outscoring the home team by 11 points in the third quarter.
Miami’s G/F Jimmy Butler was the top scorer for his team, racking up 25 points on 8-for-16 shooting and grabbing 11 rebounds. Gabe Vincent was also impressive, hitting 5 of his 12 attempts from beyond the arc and finishing with 20 points. All-Star C Bam Adebayo contributed 16 points and eight rebounds to the Heat’s cause, and the team converted 23 of their 29 free-throw attempts. The Miami Heat is shooting 42.9 percent from beyond the arc and 75.8 percent from the free throw line. Miami is allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42 rebounds per game.
- Miami is 2-4 ATS in their last 6 matches with the Knicks.
- The Miami Heat is 11-5 SU in their last 16 games against New York.
- The total went OVER in 6 of Miami’s last 7 games on the road.
Miami Heat vs New York Knicks 5/2/2023 Analysis, Predictions and Picks
The New York Knicks were strong at home during the regular season, finishing five games above .500, and they rank third in defensive efficiency in the playoffs. Despite playing without All-Star F Julius Randle due to an ankle injury on Sunday, they managed to build a 55-50 halftime lead over the Heat. The Knicks outrebounded their opponents by a 48-39 margin but struggled from beyond the arc, missing 27 of 34.
New York’s F R.J. Barrett was the game’s top scorer, tallying 26 points on 10-20 shooting, and also contributed nine rebounds and seven assists. Jalen Brunson scored 25 points on 11-23 shooting and dished out seven assists, while Obi Toppin added 18 points and eight rebounds. The Knicks shot an impressive 48% from the field, but their poor three-point shooting ultimately proved costly. The New York Knicks are shooting 26.8 percent from beyond the arc and 73.5 percent from the free throw line. New York is allowing 32.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.8 rebounds per game.
- The New York Knicks are 12-4 SU in their last 16 games at home.
- The total stayed UNDER in 4 of New York’s last 5 games at home against Miami.
- The total went UNDER in 5 of New York’s last 5 games with a team in the Eastern Conference.
Miami Heat vs. New York Knicks. The NBA Pick for this contest is the New York Knicks. Miami’s Jimmy Butler hurt his ankle in the last quarter of Sunday’s win and he might not play in this game. Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart missed all 11 of their 3-point attempts in the first game of the series. Expect the Knicks to improve their shooting and win at home to tie this best-of-seven series. Prediction: Knicks 110, Miami 97.
MLB Starting Time: 7:30 PM ET
Location: Citi Field in Flushing Queens, New York
Date: Tuesday, May 2, 2023
TV: ESPN+
MLB Odds/Point Spread: New York Knicks -6.5
MLB Totals: 206.5
