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New York Knicks vs. Miami Heat: Preview, Predictions and Picks for March 2, 2025

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Mar 2, 2025 7:19 PM
The New York Knicks, sitting comfortably in third place in the Eastern Conference, travel to the Kaseya Center to take on the Miami Heat on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 6:00 PM. The Knicks, led by Karl-Anthony Towns, look to build on their 1-0 series lead against the Heat, who are fighting to climb the conference standings. Expect a competitive matchup as these Eastern Conference foes clash.
New York Knicks vs Miami Heat

Current Odds

NY
MIA
Over
214.5
-115
Under
218.5
-120
NY
+1.5
+100
MIA
-1.5
+125
NY
ML
+400
MIA
ML
+170

Miami Heat recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
2/28/25 vs Indiana Pacers W 125-120
2/26/25 vs Atlanta Hawks W 131-109
2/24/25 @ Atlanta Hawks L 98-86
2/23/25 @ Milwaukee Bucks L 120-113
2/21/25 @ Toronto Raptors W 120-111 OT

New York Knicks recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
2/28/25 @ Memphis Grizzlies W 114-113
2/26/25 vs Philadelphia 76ers W 110-105
2/23/25 @ Boston Celtics L 118-105
2/21/25 @ Cleveland Cavaliers L 142-105
2/20/25 vs Chicago Bulls W 113-111 OT

Miami Heat injuries

  • Jaime Jaquez Jr. (G): Day-To-Day
  • Andrew Wiggins (SF): Day-To-Day
  • Nikola Jovic (F): Out
  • Dru Smith (G): Out

New York Knicks injuries

  • Josh Hart (SG): Day-To-Day
  • Mitchell Robinson (C): Day-To-Day
  • Ariel Hukporti (C): Out

Knicks vs Heat game info

Type Info
Venue Kaseya Center
Location Miami, FL
Tip-off Sun 6:00 PM
TV FanDuel SN Sun

Knicks vs Heat predictions

Imagine walking into the electric atmosphere of the Kaseya Center for the clash between the New York Knicks and Miami Heat. Focusing on the Knicks first – there's no denying that Jalen Brunson will be a key player to watch. The way he's been orchestrating the offense with an average of 26.1 points and 7.4 assists per game suggests he’s poised for another standout performance. Karl-Anthony Towns is another pivotal figure, dominating the boards with an average of 13.3 rebounds per game. Both players not only bring their A-game in terms of stats, but also their leadership qualities that drive the Knicks' on-court energy.

Turning our attention to the Miami Heat, Tyler Herro is the guy who steals the spotlight. With an average of 24.1 points and 5.7 assists, he’s the go-to scorer when the Heat need a clutch basket. Meanwhile, Bam Adebayo stands tall, literally and figuratively, with his rebounding prowess, pulling down close to 10 boards a game. His defensive skills could pose a challenge for the Knicks, making the battle under the basket especially intense. Watching these two go head-to-head with the likes of Brunson and Towns will surely be a treat for fans.

So, who takes the win? The Knicks have been formidable on the road with an impressive 18-10 record, while the Heat must rely on their home-court advantage to fuel their fire. Given the Knicks’ current momentum and superior team stats, they might edge out the Heat in this matchup. However, the Heat's ability to ignite in front of their fans can't be underestimated. In a game where strategy and execution will be key, it really could come down to which stars shine the brightest. What do you think? Who’s emerging victorious tonight?

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