Knicks vs Heat Prediction, Odds & Game Preview 3/17/2025

The New York Knicks (42-23) welcome a slumping Miami Heat (29-36) squad to Madison Square Garden in what could be a pivotal matchup for both teams' playoff aspirations.

While the Knicks have been clicking on offense, ranking 4th in the NBA with a 48.9% field goal percentage, Miami's recent eight-losses-in-nine-games skid has exposed their offensive woes, with the team sitting 25th in scoring at 109.9 points per game.

The stage is set for an intense Eastern Conference battle as the home team Knicks look to capitalize on their home court advantage against a Heat squad desperate to snap their losing streak.

New York Knicks vs. Miami Heat preview

The struggling Miami Heat roll into Madison Square Garden looking to snap their brutal seven-game losing streak, with their recent 34-point drubbing by the Grizzlies still fresh in their minds.

Tyler Herro's been a bright spot for Miami despite their slump, coming off a 31-point performance where he shot a blistering 56% from the floor, though he'll need more help from his supporting cast - especially Duncan Robinson, who put up a goose egg in their last outing.

The Knicks aren't exactly firing on all cylinders either, dropping four of their last six, but they've shown real grit even without floor general Jalen Brunson in the lineup.

Mikal Bridges has stepped up big time for New York, fresh off a 33-point explosion where he shot an efficient 62% from the field, while Karl-Anthony Towns continues to be a force with his latest 29-point, 12-rebound double-double.

The Garden's been a tough place for Miami lately, and with the Knicks' fourth-ranked offense clicking at 48.9% from the field, the Heat's 25th-ranked scoring attack has their work cut out for them.

Keep an eye on the battle of the boards - New York's league-leading defensive rebounding could prove decisive against a Heat team that's been struggling to create second chances.