The Heat will play the Knicks on Sunday, December 21st, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 6:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Miami Heat and the New York Knicks set for Sunday, December 21st, 2025. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Miami Heat currently have a 92.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the New York Knicks is 96.33. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Miami Heat - The Miami Heat currently have a 5-9 record as an away team. That standing puts them 7th in the league for away team wins.
- Home New York Knicks - The New York Knicks start this matchup with a 13-2 record as a home team. They now rank 1st in the league for home team wins so far in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Miami Heat currently rank 5th (120.0) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the New York Knicks stand at 4th averaging 120.2 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 117.3 points against the Miami Heat, ranking them 11th in the league. The New York Knicks currently rank 24th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 112.4 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Miami Heat have notched a 2-3 Eastern Southeast Division division record, while the New York Knicks possess a 5-2 Eastern Atlantic Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Miami Heat have a 15-13 overall record, while the New York Knicks have a 19-8 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, mateys! The Miami Heat take on the New York Knicks... Fans in the arena be rowdy, ready to cheer their team... Heat got a 15-13 record, Knicks stand at 19-8 overall... Miami sits at 2-3 in their division, Knicks at 5-2... Average points per game: Heat 120.0, Knicks 120.2... See you courtside at today's game... Be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks... Look at this game's prop bets below.
Best Heat at Knicks Odds
| Underdog Miami Heat | Favorite New York Knicks |
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| Over | Under |
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| TBD | TBD |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The New York Knicks are -7.5 -102 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Miami Heat are +7.5 -118 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 236.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 236.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Heat
Knicks
12/21/25 6:10pm EST | +7.5 -118-7.5 -102 |
Underdog Miami Heat - Miami Heat bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.
A +7.5 Miami Heat underdog bet wins if they lose by 7 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 8 or more.
Favorite New York Knicks - New York Knicks bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.
A -7.5 New York Knicks favorite bet wins if they win by 8 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 7 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Miami Heat at New York Knicks Prop Bets
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Heat
Knicks
Game to Overtime
12/21/25 6:10pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Heat
Team Total Points
MIA at NYK 12/21/25 6:10pm EST | 114.5 o -115114.5 u -110Bet |
Knicks
Team Total Points
MIA at NYK 12/21/25 6:10pm EST | 121.5 o -118121.5 u -110Bet |
Andrew Wiggins
Points Scored
MIA at NYK 12/21/25 6:10pm EST | 14.5 o -11514.5 u -115Bet |
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Bam Adebayo
Points Scored
MIA at NYK 12/21/25 6:10pm EST | 17.5 o -12017.5 u -110Bet |
Davion Mitchell
Points Scored
MIA at NYK 12/21/25 6:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1059.5 u -130Bet |
Dru Smith
Points Scored
MIA at NYK 12/21/25 6:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1106.5 u -118Bet |
Jaime Jaquez Jr
Points Scored
MIA at NYK 12/21/25 6:10pm EST | 13.5 o -12513.5 u -110Bet |
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Jalen Brunson
Points Scored
MIA at NYK 12/21/25 6:10pm EST | 27.5 o -10527.5 u -125Bet |
Jordan Clarkson
Points Scored
MIA at NYK 12/21/25 6:10pm EST | 10.5 o +10510.5 u -140Bet |
Josh Hart
Points Scored
MIA at NYK 12/21/25 6:10pm EST | 12.5 o -12512.5 u -105Bet |
Karl-Anthony Towns
Points Scored
MIA at NYK 12/21/25 6:10pm EST | 21.5 o -11821.5 u -110Bet |
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Kel el Ware
Points Scored
MIA at NYK 12/21/25 6:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1359.5 u +100Bet |
Mikal Bridges
Points Scored
MIA at NYK 12/21/25 6:10pm EST | 15.5 o -12015.5 u -110Bet |
Mitchell Robinson
Points Scored
MIA at NYK 12/21/25 6:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1055.5 u -125Bet |
Norman Powell
Points Scored
MIA at NYK 12/21/25 6:10pm EST | 24.5 o -10524.5 u -125Bet |
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OG Anunoby
Points Scored
MIA at NYK 12/21/25 6:10pm EST | 16.5 o +10016.5 u -130Bet |
Simone Fontecchio
Points Scored
MIA at NYK 12/21/25 6:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1059.5 u -125Bet |
Tyler Kolek
Points Scored
MIA at NYK 12/21/25 6:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1204.5 u -110Bet |
Bam Adebayo
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIA at NYK 12/21/25 6:10pm EST | 29.5 o -11029.5 u -118Bet |
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Jaime Jaquez Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIA at NYK 12/21/25 6:10pm EST | 22.5 o -12522.5 u -105Bet |
Jalen Brunson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIA at NYK 12/21/25 6:10pm EST | 37.5 o -12037.5 u -110Bet |
Josh Hart
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIA at NYK 12/21/25 6:10pm EST | 26.5 o -11026.5 u -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| New York Knicks | 19 | 8 | 0.704 | +5.5 | 13-2 | 5-6 | 5-2 | 15-8 | 120.2 | 112.4 | +7.8 | L1 | 8-2 |
| Miami Heat | 15 | 13 | 0.536 | +10.0 | 10-4 | 5-9 | 2-3 | 9-8 | 120.0 | 117.3 | +2.7 | L1 | 3-7 |
Miami Heat & New York Knicks Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Miami Heat Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Heat | +6600 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Knicks | +1300 Bet |
Miami Heat & New York Knicks Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Miami Heat vs New York Knicks NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Sunday, December 21st, 2025 at 6:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Miami Heat vs New York Knicks Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Miami Heat vs New York Knicks Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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