Knicks Aim to Extend Winning Streak Against Heat Sunday Night

MIAMI, Fla. — The New York Knicks are set to face off against the Miami Heat at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday at Kaseya Center, in an exciting Eastern Conference matchup. The Knicks enter the game with a 39-20 record, boasting an 18-10 record on the road, while the Heat are struggling at 28-30 overall and 14-11 at home.

SportsLine‘s consensus indicates that the Knicks are favored to win by 6.5 points, with an over/under of 220.5 points. The Knicks’ money line stands at -270 (bet $270 to win $100), while the Heat is at +221 (bet $100 to win $221).

Before making any predictions, bettors are urged to consult the NBA predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model, which simulates every NBA game 10,000 times. This model has consistently returned over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated picks over the past six seasons. Entering Week 19 of the 2024-25 season, the model boasts a 147-106 record on all top-rated picks, returning nearly $4,000.

The Knicks are fresh off a narrow 114-113 victory against the Memphis Grizzlies, aided by a clutch jump shot in the final seconds. Guard Jalen Brunson led the charge, scoring 23 points, while also contributing seven rebounds and six assists. For the season, Brunson averages 26.1 points, 7.4 assists, and 2.9 rebounds per game. New York has fared well on the road, winning 13 of their last 17 games.

On the flip side, the Heat secured a comeback victory against the Milwaukee Bucks, winning 125-120. They were trailing at one point but rallied in the second half, showcasing several impressive offensive performances. Miami’s Jimmy Butler scored 29 points and recorded seven assists, while Bam Adebayo contributed 18 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists.

The Heat’s defense has been a strong point this season, allowing only 110.8 points per game, ranking seventh in the league. They have been particularly effective at home and have won five of their last six home games against the Knicks.

According to the SportsLine model’s simulations of the Heat vs. Knicks matchup, it leans towards the over on the total points scored and has generated a point-spread pick that hits over 50% of the time. With such high stakes on the line, fans wait anxiously to see who emerges victorious.

This matchup promises to be thrilling, drawing interest from basketball fans and sports bettors alike. As tip-off approaches, both teams are aware that every point matters, not just for the game but for their standings in the conference.