Prediction:

The Heat play at one of the slowest paces in the league, and their offensive efficiency is mediocre, ranking only 21st in the NBA. Their strong defense but weak offense is not ideal in today’s NBA. Recently, they have suffered consecutive losses to the Celtics, Clippers, Hornets, Bulls, and Timberwolves. Facing the Knicks, who have strong offensive firepower, the Heat will have a tough time finding good opportunities.

Pick: Knicks -7.5 (bet365)