Heat vs Knicks Game 2 Prediction & Best Bets: Will Jimmy Butler and Jalen Brunson Play?

The Miami Heat picked up a massive win in Game 1 in Madison Square Garden as they we’re able to better the Knicks and take a 1-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Semifinal Series.

Game 2 tonight in the Garden will surely be full of drama, as there are big stars for both teams that are Game-time decisions and an early 2-0 lead on the line for the Heat.

Round 2 – Game 2️⃣ pic.twitter.com/yz8VDkbqSn

— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) May 2, 2023

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Can the Knicks climb back to even things up at 1-1 or will the Heat take a commanding 2-0 lead back to South beach?

Let’s dive in!

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• Important Game 2 Information
• Game 2 Prediction
• Player Prop of the Game

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Miami Heat vs New York Knicks Game 2

• Game Date and Time: Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023. 7:30 PM EST
• Game Location:Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
• Where to Watch: ESPN/NBA App

Spread

• Heat +6.5 (-110)
• Knicks -6.5 (-110)

MoneyLine

• Heat (+220)
• Knicks (-275)

Total

• Over 206.5 (-110)
• Under 206.5 (-110)

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Prediction

Game 2 is full of question marks but what isn’t a question is it is going to be a hell of a game.

Game 1 saw the Heat pick up a gutsy win in the Garden, 108-101, on the back of another awesome playoff performance from Jimmy Butler.

#HEATWin Round 2 Game 1 final – Miami 108, New York 101

? Butler: 25pts, 11rebs & 4asts
? Vincent: 20pts (5 3s) & 5asts
? Lowry: 18pts (3 3s), 6asts, 5rebs & 4blks
? Adebayo: 16pts & 8rebs pic.twitter.com/fh4VRF5af3

— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) April 30, 2023

Butler carried the Heat yet again to continue their surprise post season run, to the tune of 25 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists.

He did roll his ankle late in game 1, however, and his status is questionable for Game 2 and he has been deemed a Game Time Decision. It is worth noting that as of this writing, he just participated in shoot around so things seem to be trending in the right direction for the Heat’s main man.

Status alert: Jimmy Butler (ankle) participated in shootaround Tuesday.

— Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA) May 2, 2023

There is a similar situation on the other side of the court as the Knicks could possibly be without Power Forward Julius Randle yet again tonight but also, might be without star Point Guard Jalen Brunson as well.

Jalen Brunson (sore right ankle) and Julius Randle (sprained left ankle) are questionable for Game 2.

— NY_KnicksPR (@NY_KnicksPR) May 1, 2023

From reports, it is trending towards Brunson playing and Randle sitting once again, but this is worth monitoring as the day continues so stay up to date on our Twitter page.

If Brunson can go tonight, the Knicks will need a similar performance from the talented guard to level the series, but most importantly, they just simply have to shoot better.

The Knicks were 7-34 from 3 in game 1, a paltry 20.6%.

That can’t happen again and I don’t think it will.

Best Bet

A lot about this game is up in the air right now so it is tough to cap the best side to take so rather than taking a side, I am going to take the over.

Like I mentioned, the Knicks shot terribly in Game 1, especially from deep and the Game still went over.

The Heat didn’t shoot much better, only 33% from down town and the game STILL WENT OVER.

I think we see shots falling tonight and this game soars over the total. I lean with the Knicks to level the series but if Butler plays, I just can’t comfortably bet against Jimmy right now.

Give me the over.

Over 206.5 (-110) Bovada Sportsbook

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Player Prop of the Game

RJ Barrett o8.5 Rebounds+ Assists (-130) BetOnline

I absolutely love this prop.

RJ Barrett was fantastic in Game 1, even in the loss, grabbing 9 rebounds and dishing 7 assists.

This is not a one off either, as he love playing against the Heat. Look at the numbers from Outlier.Bet.

Barrett has cleared his Rebounds and Assists line in 5 of the last 7 matchups against the Heat and in 2 straight when Julius Randle doesn’t suit up.

I expect him to do a little bit of everything yet again tonight, and think his RA is a great ladder option as well.

Bonus: Barrett o11.5 Rebounds+ Assists (+280) BetOnline

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