{"id":267353,"date":"2023-05-12T14:34:18","date_gmt":"2023-05-12T21:34:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bilcomprd.wpengine.com\/?p=267353"},"modified":"2023-10-18T12:19:37","modified_gmt":"2023-10-18T19:19:37","slug":"nba-playoffsthe-miami-heat-look-to-advancegame-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ballislife.com\/nba-playoffsthe-miami-heat-look-to-advancegame-6\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA Playoffs: The Miami Heat look to advance: Game 6."},"content":{"rendered":"
Twitter: @GGirlSports.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0The 8th Seed in the East, Miami Heat (44-38, 27-14 Home)<\/strong> <\/em>are looking to eliminate the 5th Seed New York Knicks (47-35, 24-17 Away)<\/strong> <\/em>tonight. Miami has a 3-2 series lead and looks to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. These two teams will play tonight at 7:30 PM EST, at Kaseya Center, located in Miami, Florida.<\/strong> <\/em>The matchup will air on ESPN.<\/strong><\/em> If you are looking for the best betting odds and stats, here is information to know:<\/p>\n New<\/strong> York Knicks: +7000<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Miami Heat: +2000<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n New York:<\/strong> +205.<\/em> SG Immanuel Quickley (Day-To-Day): Ankle.<\/em> SF Caleb Martin (Day-To-Day): Back.<\/em> \u00a0Jalen Brunson has been playing his heart out for this New York Knicks team. Brunson scored 38 Points in Game 5, and 32 Points in Game 4.<\/strong><\/em> With an elimination game on the line, I can\u2019t think of anyone else to step it up.<\/em> Additionally, Jalen Brunson scored 30 Points in Game 2, and 20 points in Game 3 due to poor shooting.<\/p>\n Overall, Brunson is averaging 26.5 Points in the Playoffs, and averaging 29 Points Per Game in the series vs the Miami Heat.<\/strong> <\/em>He\u2019s a guy that can get to the rim, and hit from downtown, although that\u2019s inconsistent at times. Although the Knicks have RJ Barrett and Julius Randle, it\u2019s Brunson who will need to come up big for the Knicks. Give me Jalen Brunson OVER 27.5 Points here in Game 6 against the Miami Heat.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0Even though RJ Barrett is hot and cold from the three, he\u2019s been consistent in the series against the Miami Heat<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/em> In 5 Games against Miami, Barrett is averaging 22.8 Points Per Game, and is shooting 41.2 Percent from the Three.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n In 4 regular season games against the Heat, Barrett averaged 21.3 Points, and shot 51.6 Percent from the field<\/em>. In addition, he\u2019s averaging 20.1 Points Per Game in the Postseason<\/strong><\/em>, and 19.1 Points on the road. Look for Barrett to step it up alongside Jalen Brunson.<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0We all know Julius Randle has been inconsistent with points and battled injuries this post season. One aspect that\u2019s been consistent has been his ability to pass the ball and get assists. In 5 games against the Miami Heat, Randle is averaging 4.5 Assists, and had 5 assists in Game 4.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n If Randle is doubled down low, he can kick out, and find teammates like Brunson or Barrett. In 4 regular season games against Heat, Randle averaged 4.8 Assists, and is averaging 3.7 in the playoffs<\/strong><\/em>. Ball movement will be key here for the Knicks if they want to survive this game.<\/em> Give me Julius Randle OVER 3.5 Assists.<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0If there\u2019s any player I trust<\/span> with the ball this series, it\u2019s Max Strus. In 4 regular season games against New York, he shot 61 Percent from the field, and 64.3 from the Three-Point-Range, which is incredible<\/strong><\/em>. In addition, Strus is shooting 39 Percent from the Three in the NBA Playoffs<\/a>, and 38.1 Percent in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. There\u2019s only been ONE game where Max Strus didn\u2019t hit 3 made Three Pointers, and that was game 1<\/strong><\/em>. He is a player that will shoot anywhere from 11-14 shots game, and I fully expect him to make his threes. I like Max Strus OVER 2.5 made threes tonight.<\/em><\/p>\n I also like Max Strus over 12.5 Points<\/em>. Strus is averaging 14.8 Points in the Semifinals<\/strong><\/em>, especially with Tyler Herro and Victor Oladipo out with injuries. Also, Max Strus hit over 12.5 points in 4 Games against Miami and is averaging 11.5 Points at home this season<\/strong><\/em>. Strus is a reliable scorer for the Heat, that comes up in big moments.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0Jimmy Butler certainly has lived up to his nickname, \u201cJimmy Buckets.\u201d<\/strong> Not only has he been playing out of his mind while battling injuries, but he\u2019s also the leader of this team. Jimmy Butler averaged 6.3 Assists in 4 season games against New York, 5.6 Assists in the Playoffs, and 6.5 Assists in 5 games against the Knicks.<\/strong> I expect a big game from Butler, following the Heat\u2019s Game 5 loss. I like Jimmy Butler OVER 6.5 Assists.<\/em><\/p>\n \u2022New York<\/strong> averages 100.9<\/em> points per game.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022Miami<\/strong> averages 115<\/em> points per game.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022New York<\/strong> ranks 2nd in points allowed<\/strong> with 100.1<\/em> opponent points per game.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022Miami<\/strong> ranks 8th in points allowed<\/strong> with 110.5<\/em> opponent points per game.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022New York<\/strong> ranks 5th in rebounds<\/strong> per game with 45.8.<\/em><\/p>\n \u2022Miami<\/strong> ranks 11th in rebounds<\/strong> per game with 41.4.<\/em><\/p>\n \u2022New York<\/strong> ranks 6th in point differential<\/strong> at +0.8.<\/em><\/p>\n \u2022Miami<\/strong> ranks 3rd in point differential<\/strong> at +4.5.<\/em><\/p>\n \u2022New York<\/strong> ranks 11th in blocked shot<\/strong>s with 4.0 per game.<\/em><\/p>\n \u2022Miami<\/strong> ranks 13th in blocked shots<\/strong> with 3.7 per game.<\/em><\/p>\n \u2022New York<\/strong> averages 29.2 percent<\/em> from the 3-point range,<\/strong> while Miami averages 37.5 percent<\/em> from the 3-point range.<\/strong><\/p>\n -New York<\/strong> covered the spread<\/strong> in 5 of their last 10 games.<\/em><\/p>\n -Miami<\/strong> covered the spread<\/strong> in 8 of their last 10 games.<\/em><\/p>\n -New York<\/strong> has a 49-39-4<\/em> record ATS<\/strong> this season.<\/p>\n -Miami<\/strong> has a 39-52-3<\/em> record ATS<\/strong> this season.<\/p>\n -Miami<\/strong> is 19-26-2<\/em> in HOME games ATS<\/strong> this season.<\/p>\n -New York<\/strong> is 49-39-4 i<\/em>n AWAY games ATS<\/strong> this season.<\/p>\nNBA Championship Odds:<\/h2>\n
NBA Conference Semifinals.<\/h2>\n
New York Knicks @ Miami Heat (Game 6).<\/h3>\n
Philadelphia:<\/strong> -245.<\/em>
Spread:<\/strong> New York: +6.5, Miami: -6.5.<\/em>
Over\/Under:<\/strong> 207.<\/em><\/p>\nInjuries:<\/h2>\n
New York Knicks<\/h3>\n
C Jericho Sims (OUT): Right Shoulder.<\/em><\/p>\nMiami Heat<\/h2>\n
SF Jimmy Butler (Day-To- Day): Right ankle sprain.<\/em>
SG Victor Oladipo (OUT): Left Knee.<\/em>
PG Tyler Herro (OUT): Right hand.<\/em>
F Haywood Highsmith (Day-To-Day): Knee.<\/em><\/p>\nPlayer Props<\/h2>\n
New York Knicks<\/h3>\n
Jalen Brunson OVER 27.5 Points<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n
RJ Barrett OVER 20.5 Points<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n
Julius Randle OVER 3.5 Assists.<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
Miami Heat<\/h3>\n
Max Strus OVER 2.5 made Threes + Over 12.5 Points.<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
Jimmy Butler OVER 6.5 Assists.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n
Key Stats-Playoffs:<\/h2>\n
LAST 10 GAMES + GAME PREDICTION:<\/h2>\n
\u00a0SPREAD: New York +6.5.<\/h3>\n