Miami Heat vs New York Knicks Prediction and Betting Tips - Dec. 21 | 2025-26 NBA Season

The New York Knicks will host the Miami Heat to continue the 2025-2026 NBA regular season on Sunday, Dec. 21. The two Eastern Conference teams are coming off losses and will look to bounce back in their matchup.

The Knicks are fresh from a 116-107 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers loss. The defeat ended New York's rousing seven-game winning streak. Across the last 15 games, the Knicks are 12-3.

Meanwhile, the Heat lost to the Boston Celtics, 129-116, in their previous game. The team has lost six of its last seven games.

Here is a preview of the Knicks-Celtics clash inside Madison Square Garden, which will tip off at 7 p.m. Eastern time.

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Miami Heat vs New York Knicks odds

Moneyline: Heat (+295) vs Knicks (-310)

Spread: Heat +8.5 (-109) vs Knicks -8 (-110)

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

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

Miami Heat vs New York Knicks preview

The Miami Heat will be leaning on Norman Powell, who is putting up 24.1 points, and 3.8 rebounds per game. He had 18 points when the Heat faced the Celtics last game.

Bam Adebayo has also been steady for the Heat this season, averaging 18.5 points and 9.4 rebounds per game. Adebayo recorded a double-double of 16 points and 10 rebounds against the Celtics.

On the other hand, Jalen Brunson is expected to anchor the Knicks as he averages 28.4 points and 6.5 assists per game. He notched 22 points, six rebounds, and nine assists against the 76ers.

Karl-Anthony Towns will back him up with 22.4 points and 11.8 rebounds per game.

Miami Heat vs New York Knicks betting tips

• Norman Powell O/U 24.5 points – Take the under.
• Bam Adebayo O/U 18.5 points– Take the over.
• Jalen Brunson O/U 28.5 points– Take the over.
• Karl-Anthony Towns O/U 22.5 points– Take the over.

Miami Heat vs New York Knicks prediction

We predict a win for the Knicks in a hard-fought game. The Knicks hold the homecourt advantage and will be more motivated to bounce back after a rare loss last game.

Our prediction: Knicks win by 7.

Edited by Rob Andrew Lo