Miami Heat vs New York Knicks Prediction and Preview - Nov. 14 | 2025 NBA Cup

The New York Knicks will conclude their seven-game homestand on Friday, when they host the Miami Heat. The clash at Madison Square Garden is the second meeting between the two Eastern Conference teams this season, with Miami leading the series 1-0.

Miami Heat vs. New York Knicks Preview, Odds, Betting Tips and Prediction

The Heat-Knicks 2025 NBA Cup clash is set to tip off at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT). The live telecast will be available on Amazon Prime Video. Fans can watch the contest via livestream on NBA League Pass (restrictions may apply).

Moneyline: Heat (+180) vs Knicks (-219)

Odds: Heat (+5.5 -110) vs Knicks (-5.5 -110)

Total (O/U): Heat (o236.5 -110) vs Knicks (u236.5 -110)

Editor’s Note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed are based on available information at the time of publication.

Miami Heat vs. New York Knicks Preview

The Heat and the Knicks first faced each other on Oct. 26 in the third game of the regular season. The matchup at the Kaseya Center turned into an action-packed thriller, witnessing 13 lead changes and 14 ties.

Jalen Brunson went off for 37 points, and Karl-Anthony Towns added a strong 15-point, 18-rebound double-double. However, despite their heroic efforts, the Knicks were unable to pull out the win.

Norman Powell led Miami in scoring, with 29 points. Bam Adebayo put up a 19-point, 13-rebound double-double, playing a major role in the Heat’s 115-107 victory.

Since that first meeting, the Miami Heat have won six out of their next 10 games. The Knicks have also put together a solid run, going 5-3 and including a five-game winning streak.

Both teams enter this matchup on the back of defeats. Miami fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-116, and New York lost 124-107 to the Orlando Magic.

Miami Heat vs. New York Knicks Predicted Starting 5s

Heat starting 5

G: Davion Mitchell | G: Norman Powell | F: Pelle Larsson | F: Andrew Wiggins | C: Kel’el Ware

Knicks starting 5

G: Miles McBride | G: Mikal Bridges | F: OG Anunoby | F: Karl-Anthony Towns | C: Mitchell Robinson

Miami Heat vs. New York Knicks betting tips

Norman Powell O/U 23.5 points - Take the over

Kel’el Ware O/U 10.5 rebounds - Take the under

Karl-Anthony Towns O/U 25.5 points - Take the under

Mikal Bridges O/U 5.5 assists - Take the over

Miami Heat vs. New York Knicks Predictions

Both teams will be without star players in this matchup, with Bam Adebayo and Jalen Brunson ruled out for the Heat and the Knicks, respectively. That should make things pretty competitive.

However, New York has a deeper roster and a 7-1 record at home, making it the favorite to emerge victorious.

Prediction: Expect the Knicks to win by six points.