The Miami Heat (15-13) are 8.5-point underdogs against the New York Knicks (19-8) at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, December 21, 2025. The game starts at 6 p.m. ET on FDSSUN and MSG.

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Knicks vs. Heat Predictions for Sunday

Our computer model for this contest predicts a final result of Knicks 121, Heat 114.

Moneyline Pick: Knicks (-315)
Total Pick: Under 236.5 (computer predicts 235.1 points)
Pick ATS: Heat (+8.5)
Recent Knicks vs. Heat Matchups

Knicks 2025-26 Betting Trends

So far this season, New York has compiled a 17-10-0 record against the spread.
The Knicks have a 7-1 record against the spread when favored by 8.5 points or more this season.
Out of New York’s 28 games with a set total, 14 have hit the over (50%).
The Knicks have been favorites in 24 games this season and won 18 (75%) of those contests.
New York has been at least a -315 moneyline favorite eight times this season and won all of those games.
Heat 2025-26 Betting Trends

Miami has a 15-12-1 record against the spread this season.
In games they have played as at least 8.5-point underdogs this season, the Heat are 1-1 against the spread.
Miami has hit the over in 13 of its 28 games with a set total (46.4%).
The Heat have a 7-8 record in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 46.7% of those games).
Miami has not yet won a game when entering as a moneyline underdog with odds of +253 or longer in two chances.

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Knicks vs. Heat Injury Report

Knicks

Knicks:

Landry Shamet: Out (Shoulder),

Miles McBride: Day-To-Day (Ankle)

Heat

Heat:

Nikola Jovic: Out (Elbow),

Davion Mitchell: Questionable (Ankle),

Andrew Wiggins: Questionable (Back),

Tyler Herro: Out (Toe),

Pelle Larsson: Out (Ankle)

Knicks vs. Heat Game Time and TV Channel

Game day: Sunday, December 21, 2025
Game time: 6 p.m. ET
TV channel: FDSSUN and MSG
Location: New York City, New York
Arena: Madison Square Garden
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