Miami Heat vs New York Knicks Prediction: Can the Knicks avoid a second straight defeat?

Miami comfortably beat New York in the third and first home game of their semi-final series. Can the Knicks avoid a second straight defeat and level the score in the contest?

Miami Heat

Jimmy Butler did not participate in the second game of the series, and the Heat could not win without their leader. Butler did play in the third game and was once again the team's best scorer with 28 points. Max Strus added 19 points, and Bam Adebayo had a double-double with 17 points and 12 rebounds. In addition, Miami worked well on defense, which helped them to win convincingly, 105:86. The team had the most critical success, and now with a win in game four, the Heat has a chance to decide the outcome of the series.

New York Knicks

The Knicks lost one of two games in the series at Madison Square Garden and couldn't regain the home-court advantage in game three, the first away game for Tom Thibodeau's team. The New York club shot just 34.1% from the field, 86:105. With that kind of performance, winning a playoff game would be nearly impossible, even with good defense. Joelen Brunson (20 points), Josh Hart (15 points and 12 rebounds), and Julius Randle (10 points, 14 rebounds) should be highlighted as separate players for the Knicks in Game 3.

Expert Betting Tips

In the third game of the series, both teams attacked with a low percentage from the game - 38.9 for the Heat and 34.1 for the Knicks. The opponents may do better in the fourth game. Therefore, a bet on a total over would seem to be the optimal choice. In terms of the outcome, it's probably better to bet on Miami. Jimmy Butler has a phenomenal playoff run, and if he continues in the same vein, the Heat will be one step closer to the Eastern Conference Finals in the upcoming game.