New York Knicks (42-24) vs Miami Heat (29-38)
Game Info: Monday, March 17, 2025 at 7:30 pm (Madison Square Garden)
Betting Odds: New York Knicks -7.5 -- Over/Under: 212.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPN
The Miami Heat (29-36) are set to face the New York Knicks (42-23) on March 17, 2025, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The Heat are currently on a seven-game losing streak, with their most recent defeat being a 119-104 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, where they shot 47.6% from the field and converted 14 of 37 three-point attempts.
In contrast, the Knicks have been performing well, holding a firm grip on the third spot in the Eastern Conference. However, they have been playing without their leading scorer, Jalen Brunson, for the past four games due to injury. Despite his absence, Karl-Anthony Towns has stepped up, delivering a 29-point, 12-rebound performance in their recent narrow loss to the Golden State Warriors.
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OG Anunoby Over 17.5 Points
OG Anunoby has been a consistent offensive contributor for the New York Knicks during the 2024–25 NBA season. He has averaged approximately 16.6 points per game, ranking 60th in the league, with a field goal percentage of 46.8%. Notably, in a dominant 133-104 victory over the Sacramento Kings on March 11, 2025, Anunoby delivered an impressive performance, contributing 24 points, a career-high eight assists, seven rebounds, and four steals. In recent games, he has elevated his scoring, averaging 21.7 points over his last six appearances, showcasing his increasing offensive impact. With Brunson being out due to injury, this Knicks team has needed someone to step up, and Anunoby has been that guy. Until Brunson comes back, I’ll be looking to attack his overs.
Josh Hart Over 6.5 Assists
Josh Hart has been a pivotal playmaker for the New York Knicks during the 2024–25 NBA season. Over 63 games, he has averaged 5.6 assists per game, reflecting his significant role in facilitating the team's offense. Hart's playmaking abilities have been instrumental in the Knicks' offensive strategies, complementing the scoring prowess of teammates like Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges. Hart is coming off two nice games facilitating the ball, having 9 assists against Portland and 7 assists against Golden State. With Brunson out, Hart has been one of the main ball handlers at the start of possessions for this Knicks team. Moving forward without Brunson, I expect the Knicks to rely heavily on Hart to facilitate this offense.
Tyler Herro Under 23.5 Points
Tyler Hero is averaging 23.8 points per game, ranking 20th in the league. Herro's shooting efficiency is notable, with a field goal percentage of 46.1% and a free throw percentage of 86.0%. Herro has been in a slump as of late, and I think that’s a big reason for this Heat losing streak. He’s coming off a game where he only scored 8 points, and he shot horrifically in that. He’s only scored over 23 points in 1 of his last 6 games. Until Herro looks like his old self, I'm confident in taking the under on his points.
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AUTHOR: Brad Francis
