NBA- Miami vs NYK- Side

Miami Heat (52-42) vs New York Knicks (53-39)

Friday, May 12, 2023 at 7:30 pm

Having enough talent on the floor is obviously very important, but in the play offs if you don't have an experienced coach, you are most probably doomed.With Spoelestra on the sidelines for Miami in a clutch post season action Im betting the Heat have the edge especially playing here at home where they have defeated the Knicks in 5 of their L/7 meetings. I know the Knicks played a great game last time out in desperation mode, but even after leaving everything on the floor, there was a feeling of inadequacy surrounding the Knicks and an emotional let down situation could easily hamper their flow this evening.

MIAMI is 29-16 ATS revenging a road loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.MIAMI is 46-25 ATS in the second round of the playoffs since 1996. Spoelstra is 30-14 ATS in the second round of the playoffs as the coach of MIAMI.

Heat are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss.Heat are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.Heat are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 home games.

Knicks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 Conference Semifinals games.

Play on the Miami Heat to cover

Alex’s Pick Miami Heat: -5.5 -110

AUTHOR: Alex Smart

Alex Smart has been wagering professionally on sports and horse racing for the better part of 30 years. Since becoming a public documented handicapper he has garnered numerous World Handicapping Championships and top 10 Basketball and Football

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