The New York Knicks will fight for their season at home in Game 5 on Wednesday against the Miami Heat, who lead the series 3-1.
Game 4 in Florida was a familiar story, the tale of this second-round series, really. An okay effort by the Knicks to make the contest interesting, but Miami executed more plays, more often, and with greater moxie to earn a 109-101 victory and a convincing 3-1 lead.
The basketball gurus believe that New York will avoid elimination in front of their fans on Wednesday, as they are pinned at -3.5 on the NBA odds. As for the total, it’s established at 209.5.
Heat vs. Knicks NBA Playoffs Betting Odds
Given that one side has a 3-1 series stranglehold, it comes as no surprise that Erik Spoelstra’s Heat are -909 favourites to finish off the Knicks on the series board. It’s a considerable adjustment from the -122 odds Miami was graced with heading into Game 4. Then again, they keep outplaying New York enough to justify the odds. Tom Thibodeau’s ensemble was -109 but is now +496.
There are no two ways about it at this stage of the postseason. Miami is playing like the 2021-2022 version that earned the number one seed in the Eastern Conference rather than the squad that struggled to find consistency through most of 2022-2023. The same coach is there and the lineup frankly isn’t much different, so they had it in them this whole time.
Much to their dismay, Knicks faithful can look back to their first-round series two seasons ago when they were lightly favoured aver the Atlanta Hawks but lost 4-1. In fact, the first four tilts of that matchup played out exactly like this current one: a split in Manhattan before the series got derailed once the Knicks became the road team.
Both the over and under have earned the spoils twice in this series. Furthermore, each has claimed one win in each city. New York hasn’t covered a single spread through four chances.
Miami Heat
Game 4 felt like one of the few times during the team’s run that everybody made big plays. Yes, Jimmy Buckets led the team with 27 points, and once again benefitted from sneak attacks past New York’s defence to receive long-range passes from Kevin Love. He’s as smart and clever a player as they get. But Bam Adebayo cannot be overlooked. His 23 points and 13 rebounds were monumentally important for the win. The Knicks could not handle his presence in the paint, whether it was for lobs or good old-fashioned power drives past whoever dared guard him.
Max Strus was a factor with four three-point shots en route to 16 points and Caleb Martin, while only tallying 10 points off the bench, pitched in with five rebounds. This was the most complete team performance of the playoffs thus far, which is great for them and bodes woefully for New York.
New York Knicks
It all comes down to this. There is no more margin for error. There cannot be another game in which they allow Butler and company to outhustle them. Otherwise, their 2022-2023 campaign will be officially closed.
We can only write so many times that Jalen Brunson (32), Julius Randle (20), and RJ Barrett (24) led the team in points but they still lost. It’s the same story over again. Nobody else on the side is contributing nearly enough. Brunson even had the most rebounds with 11.
Randle also committed six turnovers. It wouldn’t be right to put all the blame for New York’s predicament on his shoulders – really, other players must step up – but he is supposed to be one of the club’s leaders and his series has been disappointingly uneven. Looking at these matches, Game 4 included, New York doesn’t show the drive and desire Miami does. They have talent, but Miami has that and grit to go along with it.
Game 5 Prediction: Who Will Win Heat vs. Knicks?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 9 May 9:11am | MIA | -3.5 -110 | O +209.5 -110 |
| Closing 10 May 10:16pm | MIA | -3.5 -103 | O +209.5 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Heat Team Leaders
| Points |
22.91 |
| Assists |
5.31 |
| Rebounds |
9.17 |
| FG% |
62.7 |
| Steals |
1.83 |
| Blocks |
0.81 |
| Points |
25.14 |
| Assists |
6.19 |
| Rebounds |
9.96 |
| FG% |
77.6 |
| Steals |
1.36 |
| Blocks |
1.85 |
| Points |
26.91 |
| Assists |
5.86 |
| Rebounds |
9.87 |
| FG% |
61.5 |
| Steals |
1.82 |
| Blocks |
1 |
| Points |
27.82 |
| Assists |
5.64 |
| Rebounds |
9.27 |
| FG% |
60.4 |
| Steals |
1.45 |
| Blocks |
1.45 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Knicks Team Leaders
| Points |
22.91 |
| Assists |
5.31 |
| Rebounds |
9.17 |
| FG% |
62.7 |
| Steals |
1.83 |
| Blocks |
0.81 |
| Points |
25.14 |
| Assists |
6.19 |
| Rebounds |
9.96 |
| FG% |
77.6 |
| Steals |
1.36 |
| Blocks |
1.85 |
| Points |
26.91 |
| Assists |
5.86 |
| Rebounds |
9.87 |
| FG% |
61.5 |
| Steals |
1.82 |
| Blocks |
1 |
| Points |
27.82 |
| Assists |
5.64 |
| Rebounds |
9.27 |
| FG% |
60.4 |
| Steals |
1.45 |
| Blocks |
1.45 |
Injuries
Cody Zeller (PF)
Caleb Martin (SF)
Cody Zeller (PF)
Gabe Vincent (SG)
Gabe Vincent (SG)
Kevin Love (PF)
Omer Yurtseven (C)
Cody Zeller (PF)
Jimmy Butler (PF)
Haywood Highsmith (SF)
Evan Fournier (SG)
Immanuel Quickley (SG)
Jalen Brunson (PG)
Jalen Brunson (PG)
Jericho Sims (C)
Josh Hart (SG)
Isaiah Roby (SF)
Trevor Keels (SG)
Jalen Brunson (PG)
Mitchell Robinson (C)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Cody Zeller (PF) | Prob Wed | Foot - 06 / 06 / 23 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Zeller is tending to a right foot sprain, but it is not expected to impact his status for Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Nuggets. |
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| Caleb Martin (SF) | Prob Sun | Illness - 03 / 06 / 23 | 1-3 | 1-3 | + - |
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Martin is nursing an illness, but it is not expected to affect his status for Game 2 for the NBA Finals against the Nuggets. |
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| Cody Zeller (PF) | Prob Sun | Foot - 03 / 06 / 23 | 1-3 | 1-3 | + - |
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Zeller is tending to a right foot sprain, but it is projected that he will face the Nuggets in Game 2 of the NBA finals. |
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| Gabe Vincent (SG) | Ques Mon | Ankle - 28 / 05 / 23 | 3-4 | 1-6 | + - |
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Vincent is nursing a left ankle sprain, and it remains to be seen if he will dress for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Celtics. |
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| Gabe Vincent (SG) | Ques Sat | Ankle - 24 / 05 / 23 | 4-5 | 2-7 | + - |
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Vincent is hobbled by a left ankle sprain, and it is undetermined if he will suit up against the Celtics in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals. |
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| Kevin Love (PF) | Prob Tues | Ankle - 21 / 05 / 23 | 5-5 | 3-7 | + - |
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Love is nursing an ankle injury, but it is expected that he will partake in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Celtics. |
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| Omer Yurtseven (C) | Ques Fri | Nose - 18 / 05 / 23 | 6-6 | 4-8 | + - |
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Yurtseven is tending to a nasal contusion, and it is uncertain if he will be active for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Celtics. |
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| Cody Zeller (PF) | Prob Wed | Illness - 15 / 05 / 23 | 6-6 | 4-8 | + - |
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Zeller is ailing from an illness, but it is projected that he will be available for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Celtics. |
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| Jimmy Butler (PF) | Prob Fri | Ankle - 11 / 05 / 23 | 6-7 | 5-8 | + - |
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Butler is dealing with a right ankle sprain, but he is still expected to be in the lineup for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals versus the Knicks. |
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| Haywood Highsmith (SF) | Prob Fri | Knee - 11 / 05 / 23 | 6-7 | 5-8 | + - |
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Highsmith has tendinitis in his left knee, but it is not projected to affect his status ahead of the matchup against the Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Fournier (SG) | Prob Fri | Illness - 10 / 05 / 23 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
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Fournier is tending to an illness, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals versus the Heat. |
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| Immanuel Quickley (SG) | Doub Fri | Ankle - 06 / 05 / 23 | 1-3 | 3-1 | + - |
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Quickly is nursing an ankle sprain, and it is not expected he will dress against the Heat in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. |
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| Jalen Brunson (PG) | Prob Sat | Ankle - 04 / 05 / 23 | 1-3 | 3-1 | + - |
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Brunson is nursing right ankle soreness, but it is not expected to impact his status against the Heat in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. |
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| Jalen Brunson (PG) | Ques Tues | Ankle - 01 / 05 / 23 | 1-4 | 3-2 | + - |
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Brunson is dealing with soreness in his right ankle, and it has yet to be announced if he will suit up for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals versus the Heat. |
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| Jericho Sims (C) | out for season | Shoulder - 21 / 04 / 23 | 4-5 | 3-6 | + - |
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Sims is sidelined while recovering from surgery for a right shoulder injury, and he will be out of the lineup for the remainder of the season. |
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| Josh Hart (SG) | Ques Tues | Ankle - 17 / 04 / 23 | 5-5 | 3-7 | + - |
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Hart is nursing a left ankle sprain, leaving his status versus the Cavaliers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round up in the air. |
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| Isaiah Roby (SF) | Out indefinitely | Ankle - 14 / 04 / 23 | 5-6 | 4-7 | + - |
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Roby is out of action due to a right ankle sprain, and he will miss an undetermined length of time. |
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| Trevor Keels (SG) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 09 / 04 / 23 | 5-6 | 4-8 | + - |
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Keels is sidelined with an illness, and it is unclear how long he will be debilitated. |
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| Jalen Brunson (PG) | Ques Sat | Hand - 08 / 04 / 23 | 5-6 | 4-8 | + - |
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Brunson is managing a right hand injury, and it remains to be seen if he will face the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Mitchell Robinson (C) | Out Fri | Rest - 07 / 04 / 23 | 6-6 | 5-8 | + - |
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Robinson will not be available for Friday's contest against the Pelicans as he will receive a day of rest. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 9 May 9:11am MIA -3.5 -110 O +209.5 -110 Closing 10 May 10:16pm MIA -3.5 -103 O +209.5 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Heat Team Leaders
Points 22.91
Assists 5.31
Rebounds 9.17
FG% 62.7
Steals 1.83
Blocks 0.81
Points 25.14
Assists 6.19
Rebounds 9.96
FG% 77.6
Steals 1.36
Blocks 1.85
Points 26.91
Assists 5.86
Rebounds 9.87
FG% 61.5
Steals 1.82
Blocks 1
Points 27.82
Assists 5.64
Rebounds 9.27
FG% 60.4
Steals 1.45
Blocks 1.45
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Knicks Team Leaders
Points 22.91
Assists 5.31
Rebounds 9.17
FG% 62.7
Steals 1.83
Blocks 0.81
Points 25.14
Assists 6.19
Rebounds 9.96
FG% 77.6
Steals 1.36
Blocks 1.85
Points 26.91
Assists 5.86
Rebounds 9.87
FG% 61.5
Steals 1.82
Blocks 1
Points 27.82
Assists 5.64
Rebounds 9.27
FG% 60.4
Steals 1.45
Blocks 1.45
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Injuries
Cody Zeller (PF)
Prob Wed Foot - 06 / 06 / 23Caleb Martin (SF)
Prob Sun Illness - 03 / 06 / 23Cody Zeller (PF)
Prob Sun Foot - 03 / 06 / 23Gabe Vincent (SG)
Ques Mon Ankle - 28 / 05 / 23Gabe Vincent (SG)
Ques Sat Ankle - 24 / 05 / 23Kevin Love (PF)
Prob Tues Ankle - 21 / 05 / 23Omer Yurtseven (C)
Ques Fri Nose - 18 / 05 / 23Cody Zeller (PF)
Prob Wed Illness - 15 / 05 / 23Jimmy Butler (PF)
Prob Fri Ankle - 11 / 05 / 23Haywood Highsmith (SF)
Prob Fri Knee - 11 / 05 / 23Evan Fournier (SG)
Prob Fri Illness - 10 / 05 / 23Immanuel Quickley (SG)
Doub Fri Ankle - 06 / 05 / 23Jalen Brunson (PG)
Prob Sat Ankle - 04 / 05 / 23Jalen Brunson (PG)
Ques Tues Ankle - 01 / 05 / 23Jericho Sims (C)
out for season Shoulder - 21 / 04 / 23Josh Hart (SG)
Ques Tues Ankle - 17 / 04 / 23Isaiah Roby (SF)
Out indefinitely Ankle - 14 / 04 / 23Trevor Keels (SG)
Out indefinitely Illness - 09 / 04 / 23Jalen Brunson (PG)
Ques Sat Hand - 08 / 04 / 23Mitchell Robinson (C)
Out Fri Rest - 07 / 04 / 23Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Cody Zeller (PF) Prob Wed Foot - 06 / 06 / 23 1-2 1-2 + - Zeller is tending to a right foot sprain, but it is not expected to impact his status for Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Nuggets.
Caleb Martin (SF) Prob Sun Illness - 03 / 06 / 23 1-3 1-3 + - Martin is nursing an illness, but it is not expected to affect his status for Game 2 for the NBA Finals against the Nuggets.
Cody Zeller (PF) Prob Sun Foot - 03 / 06 / 23 1-3 1-3 + - Zeller is tending to a right foot sprain, but it is projected that he will face the Nuggets in Game 2 of the NBA finals.
Gabe Vincent (SG) Ques Mon Ankle - 28 / 05 / 23 3-4 1-6 + - Vincent is nursing a left ankle sprain, and it remains to be seen if he will dress for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Celtics.
Gabe Vincent (SG) Ques Sat Ankle - 24 / 05 / 23 4-5 2-7 + - Vincent is hobbled by a left ankle sprain, and it is undetermined if he will suit up against the Celtics in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Kevin Love (PF) Prob Tues Ankle - 21 / 05 / 23 5-5 3-7 + - Love is nursing an ankle injury, but it is expected that he will partake in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Celtics.
Omer Yurtseven (C) Ques Fri Nose - 18 / 05 / 23 6-6 4-8 + - Yurtseven is tending to a nasal contusion, and it is uncertain if he will be active for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Celtics.
Cody Zeller (PF) Prob Wed Illness - 15 / 05 / 23 6-6 4-8 + - Zeller is ailing from an illness, but it is projected that he will be available for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Celtics.
Jimmy Butler (PF) Prob Fri Ankle - 11 / 05 / 23 6-7 5-8 + - Butler is dealing with a right ankle sprain, but he is still expected to be in the lineup for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals versus the Knicks.
Haywood Highsmith (SF) Prob Fri Knee - 11 / 05 / 23 6-7 5-8 + - Highsmith has tendinitis in his left knee, but it is not projected to affect his status ahead of the matchup against the Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Evan Fournier (SG) Prob Fri Illness - 10 / 05 / 23 1-1 2-0 + - Fournier is tending to an illness, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals versus the Heat.
Immanuel Quickley (SG) Doub Fri Ankle - 06 / 05 / 23 1-3 3-1 + - Quickly is nursing an ankle sprain, and it is not expected he will dress against the Heat in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Jalen Brunson (PG) Prob Sat Ankle - 04 / 05 / 23 1-3 3-1 + - Brunson is nursing right ankle soreness, but it is not expected to impact his status against the Heat in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Jalen Brunson (PG) Ques Tues Ankle - 01 / 05 / 23 1-4 3-2 + - Brunson is dealing with soreness in his right ankle, and it has yet to be announced if he will suit up for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals versus the Heat.
Jericho Sims (C) out for season Shoulder - 21 / 04 / 23 4-5 3-6 + - Sims is sidelined while recovering from surgery for a right shoulder injury, and he will be out of the lineup for the remainder of the season.
Josh Hart (SG) Ques Tues Ankle - 17 / 04 / 23 5-5 3-7 + - Hart is nursing a left ankle sprain, leaving his status versus the Cavaliers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round up in the air.
Isaiah Roby (SF) Out indefinitely Ankle - 14 / 04 / 23 5-6 4-7 + - Roby is out of action due to a right ankle sprain, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
Trevor Keels (SG) Out indefinitely Illness - 09 / 04 / 23 5-6 4-8 + - Keels is sidelined with an illness, and it is unclear how long he will be debilitated.
Jalen Brunson (PG) Ques Sat Hand - 08 / 04 / 23 5-6 4-8 + - Brunson is managing a right hand injury, and it remains to be seen if he will face the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Mitchell Robinson (C) Out Fri Rest - 07 / 04 / 23 6-6 5-8 + - Robinson will not be available for Friday's contest against the Pelicans as he will receive a day of rest.