Miami Heat vs New York Knicks Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 30/10/2024, 05:36  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 30/10/2024 at 05:38 in NBA Predictions

The New York Knicks will head to the Kaseya Center to face the Miami Heat in the NBA on Thursday morning. The Heat (2-1) are fourth in the Eastern Conference standings, while the Knicks (1-2) are in ninth place. Check out our match prediction below. 

After losing their season opener to the Orlando Magic, the Miami Heat bounced back well and are now gunning for a third win on the spin having beaten the Hornets and Pistons in their last two. 

Jimmy Butler put up another big performance against Detroit, leading the team with 23 points and seven assists, while Terry Rozier and Tyler Herro added 20 and 19 points respectively. 

As a team, Miami are averaging 105.7 PPG (29th in the league), but their major strength has come on defence, where they are allowing just 106.7 PPG - good for third in the NBA. 

Meanwhile, the New York Knicks come into this match off the back of their second loss in three, after going down 110-104 to the Cleveland Cavaliers earlier this week. 

Jalen Brunson recorded 21 points and seven assists, while Mikal Bridges contributed 19 points and Josh Hart added 16 in the defeat. 

The Knicks are yet to find top form on either end this season, currently averaging 112 PPG (tied-17th in the league), while allowing 113.3 PPG (14th) on 49.2% shooting.