Knicks vs Heat: Preview, Odds, and Predictions for October 30, 2024 NBA Matchup

The New York Knicks, currently standing at 1-2 and tied for second in the Atlantic Division, are set to face the Miami Heat, who are 2-1 and second in the Southeast Division, on Wednesday, October 30, at the Kaseya Center. The game is scheduled to tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET.

The Knicks are coming off a 110-104 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night, marking their second loss in the first three games of the season. New York is struggling defensively, allowing an average of 113.3 points per game, with opponents shooting 49.2% overall and 34.6% from 3-point land. Despite their defensive woes, the Knicks are shooting well, averaging 112.0 points per game with a 50.4% overall shooting percentage and 37.6% from 3-point range. Jalen Brunson leads the team with an average of 23.0 points per game, followed by Mikal Bridges with 18.7 points per game.

The Miami Heat, on the other hand, are riding a defensive wave, having defeated the Detroit Pistons 106-98 in a defensive battle on Monday. Jimmy Butler led the Heat with 23 points in that game. Miami boasts one of the toughest defenses in the NBA, allowing just 107.0 points per game and holding opponents to 41.7% shooting overall and 35.2% from 3-point land. However, the Heat struggle on the offensive end, scoring an average of 106.0 points per game, which ranks 29th in the league. Miami has a balanced scoring attack with six players averaging between 10.3 and 19.3 points per game.

The Knicks will be without Precious Achiuwa and Mitchell Robinson due to injuries, while the Heat have no players listed on their injury report. Given the defensive strengths of the Heat and the Knicks’ struggles on defense, predictions lean towards the Heat winning the game and the total score going under, as both teams have seen their last two games finish under the total.