- Matchup: New York Knicks vs. Miami Heat
- Date: Monday, November 17, 2025
- Venue: Kaseya Center, Miami, FL
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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The Miami Heat (7-5) are set to host the New York Knicks (7-4) at the Kaseya Center this Monday.
In their previous outing, the Knicks faced the Orlando Magic, suffering a defeat with a score of 124-107. The Knicks committed 25 personal fouls while the Magic had 23. New York managed to hit 12 of 33 attempts from beyond the arc. The Magic excelled at the free-throw line, converting 28 of 33 for an impressive 84.8%. Orlando also dominated the boards, accumulating 49 rebounds (12 offensive, 37 defensive) and recording 3 blocks. They dished out 29 assists and made 10 steals during the game. Defensively, the Knicks allowed Orlando to achieve a shooting percentage of 48.8% (42 of 86). New York posted 20 assists and forced 15 turnovers while recording 10 steals. In terms of rebounding, they gathered a total of 37, including 10 on the offensive end. At the free-throw line, the Knicks converted 18 of 23 for a shooting percentage of 78.3%. Overall, they achieved a field-goal percentage of 44.3% (39 of 88) and made 11 of their 36 three-point attempts.
Jalen Brunson shone in the last matchup, shooting 43.5% from the field and accumulating 6 assists. Over 37 minutes of play, he secured 3 rebounds and racked up 31 points on 10 of 23 shooting.
As they approach this game, New York holds a record of 7-4 this season. The team averages 14.1 turnovers per game and commits 20.9 personal fouls. Collectively, the Knicks are fetching 46.4 rebounds per game and have registered a total of 300 assists this season, ranking 18th in assists in the league. They shoot 37.9% from the three-point range (181 of 477) and boast an impressive free-throw percentage of 83.9%. Averaging 120.5 points per game (9th in the league), they convert 45.9% of their field-goal attempts.
On the defensive side, the Knicks force 16.0 turnovers per game, accumulating 21.1 fouls. They rank 11th in the league for opponent assists allowed, ceding 297 assists this season. The Knicks’ defense permits a shooting percentage of 47.9% (442 of 923) and allows 40.9 rebounds per contest, sitting at 9th for points per game allowed (113.7).
In their last appearance, the Heat suffered a loss to the Cavaliers, finishing 130-116 down. Miami collected 35 defensive rebounds alongside 9 offensive boards for a total of 44. They turned the ball over 21 times but managed to secure 6 steals. The Cavaliers committed 21 fouls, leaving Miami with 13 free-throw attempts, of which they converted 11 for an 84.6% success rate. From three-point territory, Miami shot 15 of 37 (40.5%). In total, they achieved a shooting success of 45 for 94 from the field, marking 47.9%. Conversely, the Heat allowed the Cavaliers to hit 45 of 104 shots (43.3%). They shot 29.8% from three (14 of 47) and went 26 for 31 at the free-throw line (83.9%). Miami permitted Cleveland to gather 49 rebounds, including 15 on the offensive end.
Norman Powell was pivotal for Miami in this encounter, contributing 27 points in 33 minutes of action, along with 5 assists. He finished the game with 10 of 18 shooting for a rate of 55.6%, and grabbed 2 rebounds.
Overall, Miami’s season record stands at 7-5. The Heat are shooting 49.5% from the field, placing them 7th in the league. They have totaled 1,497 points this season (averaging 124.8 per game) while collecting 44.4 rebounds on average. Miami dishes out 30.4 assists per game (ranking 1st in the league) but commits 15.3 turnovers. They commit 21.7 fouls each game and convert 80.8% at the free-throw line.
Defensively, Miami allows 32.0% on three-point attempts (174 of 544) and opponents shoot 81.8% from the free-throw line. The Heat allow 27.3 assists and 49.8 rebounds per game, placing them 20th and 29th in the NBA respectively. On defense, they rank 23rd in points allowed per game with an average of 120.7, while forcing 15.9 turnovers and permitting opposing teams to shoot 43.6% from the field (3rd in the league).
So what’s the prediction for tonight’s parlay?
Prediction: Back Miami and the under on total points
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