Knicks vs. Heat Game 4 Prediction
The Heat have taken a 2-1 series lead in their conference semifinals against the Knicks, whom they’ll host for Game 4 at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday night. Will Miami take a commanding 3-1 series lead while also covering in the process?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
541 New York Knicks (+4.5) at 542 Miami Heat (-4.5); o/u 208
7:30 p.m. ET, Monday, May 8, 2023
Kaseya Center, Miami, FL
TV: TNT
Knicks vs. Heat Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 63% of public bettors are currently backing the Heat when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
New York Knicks DFS Spin
Jalen Brunson logged 38 minutes in Saturday’s 105-86 loss to the Heat, accounting for 20 points (7-of-20 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), six rebounds, and eight assists. The good news for Brunson on Saturday was that he did not commit a turnover. The bad: he shot 35% from the field, missed all five of his 3-point attempts, and tweaked his left ankle during the fourth quarter. Already dealing with a sore right ankle, a Heat defender inadvertently stepped on Brunson’s left ankle. While he remained in the game, the Knicks’ starting point guard didn’t appear comfortable moving around. New York can ill afford to lose Brunson to injury, especially with Immanuel Quickley injuring his left ankle during the Game 3 defeat. Game 4 will be played on Monday, with Miami holding a 2-1 series lead.
Miami Heat DFS Spin
Bam Adebayo (right shoulder discomfort) will be available for Monday’s game against the Knicks. Adebayo will be wearing a compression shirt to deal with shoulder discomfort, hence his addition to the injury report. But he’s officially available for Game 4, so DFS players have nothing to worry about.
Knicks vs. Heat NBA Betting Trends
Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Miami
Under is 5-0 in Knicks last 5 road games
Under is 7-1 in Knicks last 8 overall
Over is 9-1 in Heat last 10 home games
Knicks vs. Heat NBA Prediction:
The Knicks are 1-4 against the spread in their last five games, are 0-4 against the number in their last four conference semifinals games and are 1-4-1 at the betting window in their last six games when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. The Heat, meanwhile, are 6-0 against the spread in their last six games overall, are 5-0 against the number in their last five home games and are 39-16-1 at the betting window in their last 56 conference semifinals games.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: MIAMI HEAT -4.5