The Miami Heat and the New York Knicks are set for a rematch tonight at the Kaseya Center, revisiting their high-scoring clash from Friday. In their previous encounter during the Emirates Cup, the Knicks came out on top, edging the Heat 140-132.

Tonight’s game will begin the Knicks’ five-game road trip, while the Heat return to the comforts of home for a two-game stint. Both teams have started the season strong, with the Knicks sitting second in the Eastern Conference with an 8-4 record, while the Heat are fifth at 7-6.

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### New York Knicks vs. Miami Heat Preview, Odds, Betting Tips, and Prediction

– **Moneyline:** Knicks +105, Heat -125
– **Spread:** Knicks +1.5 (-110), Heat -1.5 (-110)
– **Total Over/Under (O/U):** Over 241.5 (-110), Under 241.5 (-110)

*Editor’s Note: Odds are subject to change closer to tip-off.*

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### New York Knicks vs. Miami Heat Preview

After starting the season with two wins and three losses, the New York Knicks steadied the ship in November. They put together a five-game winning streak before a setback against the Orlando Magic but quickly bounced back by defeating the Heat in their last outing.

The Knicks boast one of the league’s top offenses, averaging 122.1 points per game (4th in the NBA) and 27.7 assists (7th). Defensively, however, they’ve been less consistent, allowing 115.3 points per game.

Jalen Brunson continues to be New York’s main man, averaging 28.0 points and 6.5 assists per game. In their last matchup with Miami, Karl-Anthony Towns stepped up by scoring 39 points, adding to his strong season averages of 21.8 points and 12.5 rebounds.

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The Miami Heat opened the season 3-2 and put together an impressive run in November before dropping their last two games. Still, they’ve been one of the early dark horses this season and will be hungry to get back on track tonight.

With the team leading the league in scoring and chances created, the Heat will fancy their chances against the Knicks’ porous defense. Miami, however, has its own defensive issues, ranking 26th and conceding 122.2 points per game.

After dealing with early-season injuries, the Heat are now being powered by newcomer Norman Powell. He dropped 38 points on the Knicks in their last meeting and is averaging 26.1 points and 4.2 rebounds so far this season.

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### Injury Updates

Both teams head into the matchup without key players. The Heat remain without Bam Adebayo (toe) and Tyler Herro (ankle). For the Knicks, starters OG Anunoby (hamstring) and Jalen Brunson (ankle) are ruled out, while Miles McBride is listed as questionable.

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### Predicted Starting Lineups

**New York Knicks**
– PG: Jordan Clarkson
– SG: Mikal Bridges
– SF: Josh Hart
– C: Karl-Anthony Towns
– C: Mitchell Robinson

**Miami Heat**
– PG: Davion Mitchell
– SG: Norman Powell
– SF: Pelle Larsson
– PF: Andrew Wiggins
– C: Kel’el Ware

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### Betting Tips

– **Norman Powell** is projected to score over 26.5 points after his 38-point outing on Friday. He is currently averaging 26.1 points per game.
– **Karl-Anthony Towns** is expected to score over 28.5 points following his 39-point performance on Friday. His season average stands at 21.8 points per game.
– **Kel’el Ware** is projected to collect over 10.5 rebounds, having averaged 14.3 rebounds in his last three games.

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### Prediction

The Heat are slight -1.5 favorites heading into tonight’s game. While the Knicks may be riding high after their recent win, Miami has been dominant at home with just one loss all season. Expect the Heat to come out strong in front of their home crowd.

**Prediction:** Miami Heat to win by 10 points or less.
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