New York @ Miami Picks & Props

The Miami Heat have been the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists). The matchup against the Knicks is a tough one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposition's starting SGs have attempted a mere 1.9 foul shots per game this year (4th-least in the league).

With respect to drawing fouls, the New York Knicks's feeble 21.4 foul shots per game comes in as the 4th-worst in the NBA over the last 5 games. The matchup vs. the Miami Heat may be a hard one for drawing fouls; the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted a lowly 1.8 free throws per game over the last 10 games (2nd-least in the league).

Landry Shamet has totaled 13.6 points per game over the last 5 games, 3.6 more than he's totaled in all games this season. This year, the opposition's starting SGs have averaged 6.3 3-point attempts per game (highest in the NBA) against the Heat, identifying this as a favorable matchup. The New York Knicks are expected to see an increase in possessions today from sharing the court with the speediest pace-of-play team in the NBA this year (the Heat). The Knicks have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists). This year when they are the visiting team, the opposition's starting SGs have attempted 3.4 free throws per game (9th-most in the NBA) against the Heat, making it fairly effortless to draw fouls.

The Miami Heat have been the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists).

When it comes to shooting, the Miami Heat's excellent 125.3 points per game comes in as the best in the league this year. The most up-tempo pace offense in the league this year has been the Miami Heat. The matchup against the New York Knicks is a positive one for drawing fouls; the other team's starting PGs have attempted an enormous 4.3 free throws per game this year (6th-most in the NBA).

With respect to drawing fouls, the New York Knicks's feeble 21.4 foul shots per game comes in as the 4th-worst in the NBA over the last 5 games.

The matchup vs. the Heat is a strong one; they have allowed the 4th-most points per game in the league to the opposition's starting PGs over the last 10 games (23.1). The New York Knicks are expected to see an increase in possessions today from sharing the court with the speediest pace-of-play team in the NBA this year (the Heat). The Knicks have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists). Over the last 5 games, the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted 5.8 foul shots per game (3rd-highest in the NBA) vs. the Miami Heat, easily managing to get to the foul line.

The New York Knicks are expected to see an increase in possessions today from sharing the court with the speediest pace-of-play team in the NBA this year (the Heat). The Knicks have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists).

This year, the opposition's starting SGs have averaged 6.3 3-point attempts per game (highest in the NBA) against the Heat, identifying this as a favorable matchup. The New York Knicks are expected to see an increase in possessions today from sharing the court with the speediest pace-of-play team in the NBA this year (the Heat). The Knicks have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists). This year when they are the visiting team, the opposition's starting SGs have attempted 3.4 free throws per game (9th-most in the NBA) against the Heat, making it fairly effortless to draw fouls.

When it comes to shooting, the Miami Heat's excellent 125.3 points per game comes in as the best in the league this year. The matchup vs. New York is a good one for three-pointers; when the New York Knicks are the visiting squad, the opposing team's starting SFs have posted the highest three rate in the league this year (48.0%). The most up-tempo pace offense in the league this year has been the Miami Heat.

When it comes to shooting, the Miami Heat's excellent 125.3 points per game comes in as the best in the league this year. The most up-tempo pace offense in the league this year has been the Miami Heat.

The New York Knicks are expected to see an increase in possessions today from sharing the court with the speediest pace-of-play team in the NBA this year (the Heat). The Knicks have been the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce new opportunities for scoring and assists).

The Miami Heat have been the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists).

Nikola Jovic has gone over 9.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Simone Fontecchio has gone over 8.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Dru Smith has gone over 4.5 in 6 of his last 10 games.