The New York Knicks take on the Miami Heat in Game 4 of their 2nd-round NBA playoff series on Monday at Kaseya Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Knicks vs. Heat odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Knicks suffered a 105-86 blowout loss to the Heat on Saturday, failing to cover as 4-point road underdogs. New York was horrible on 3-pointers, hitting only 8 of 40 attempts, and must do better if it hopes to avoid going down 3-1 in the series.
After missing Game 2 due to an ankle injury, F Jimmy Butler returned in Game 3 to produce 28 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists for the Heat. Miami has won 5 of its last 6 games in this postseason.
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Knicks at Heat odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:56 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Knicks +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Heat -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Knicks +4.5 (-115) | Heat -4.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 206.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Knicks at Heat key injuries
Knicks
- G Immanuel Quickley (ankle) doubtful
Heat
- F Jimmy Butler (ankle) questionable
- G Tyler Herro (hand) out
- F Caleb Martin (back) questionable
- G Victor Oladipo (knee) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Knicks at Heat picks and predictions
Prediction
Heat 108, Knicks 102
Moneyline
PASS.
Even though the Knicks are desperate to secure a win on Monday, I believe the Heat will take a 3-1 lead in the series. That being said, I wouldn’t advise taking Miami’s moneyline in this contest at nearly -200 odds.
Against the spread
HEAT -4.5 (-105) is the lean in this pivotal Game 4 despite the desperation of the Knicks. Quickley’s status for the Knicks looms large as he is one of their better shooters and it’s tough to bet against Butler at home in the postseason.
The Heat are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a win and 6-0 in their last 6 games overall.
Over/Under
OVER 206.5 (-110).
While the 1st 3 games of the series have been low-scoring affairs, there have been 207-plus points scored in 2 of the 3 games. And the Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Miami.
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