Knicks vs. Heat 1:00pm
(Game 1 Series Tied 0-0)
Knicks -4.5 (-110)
The Heat pulled off one of the biggest upsets in recent NBA playoff history, knocking off the #1 overall seed in the NBA (Bucks) in round 1. Jimmy Butler put on a heroic performance in that series. That being said, this is a tough matchup for the Heat. The Knicks should hold a significant rebounding edge in this matchup on both ends of the court. The Heat offense does a lot of damage from mid range, but the Knicks defend the mid range shot extremely well. As we sift through the data, we struggle to find where the Heat will have an edge in this matchup. With Madison Square Garden rocking, the Knicks are going to be tough to beat in New York. We will lay the 4.5 points with the home team.