NBA Handicapper Ryan Worden Friday Free Pick Heat VS Knicks
NBA Handicapper Ryan Worden Free Pick Heat VS Knicks
Heat -9 O/U 209.5
The Miami Heat travel to New York to take on the Knicks after clinching a playoff berth Wednesday Night in Atlanta. Now that they are in the playoffs the Heat find themselves in a weird situation. They are currently the 6 seed in the East which would get them a first round matchup with the Cavaliers or 76ers. After hearing the news that Kyrie Irving is out of the playoffs that 7 seed is looking like the place the Heat would love to be.
Miami is 4-1 straight up and 2-3 against the spread in their last 5. The total is 2-3.
The NY Knicks are 1-4 straight up and 2-3 ATS in their last 5. The total is 2-3.
For This RideTheHotHand Free Pick, I’m going after the spread. With only 3 games remaining and virtually no shot to catch Indiana for the 5 seed, this seems like the perfect spot for Miami to rest some players and have a letdown. Like I said above, no matter what they say to the media it’s in their best interest to let either Washington or Milwaukee catch them. The Knicks are playing out the string but they rarely get blown out at home and Miami has been favored by 8 or more three times in their last four games and have failed to cover each time. Take The Points and The Knicks Friday Night.