4-STAR Miami (+2) over NEW YORK - You are getting the significantly better team getting points. With a high-profile game, look for star Dywane Wade to steal the show and lead the Heat to victory.
Miami is coming off a slug it out, 80-70 victory over Utah on Wednesday. Neither team shot better than 37% while the Heat scored 21 points less than expected. The League is 11-0 ATS (9.4 ppg) since December 10, 2007 as a road dog or one point favorite with at least one day of rest after a win in which their DPS was minus 15 points or less. New York last played on Tuesday in a 88-81 win over the Bulls. New York did a great job limiting turnovers in that game, committing only 10.The Knicks are 0-10 ATS (-9.1 ppg) since December 03, 2004 as a home favorite after a game at home in which their field goal attempt per turnover ratio was at least eight.
Fouls were kept at a minimum in this game, as neither team committed more than 15. The Knicks are 0-7 ATS (-10.9 ppg) since December 27, 1997 as a favorite after a game at home in which they were whistled for fewer than 15 personal fouls.
Last time these team met was opening night, when Miami defeated New York, 115-93, as a five point favorite. The Knicks are 0-6 ATS (-14.8 ppg) since April 04, 2007 as a favorite when seeking revenge for a double-digit loss as a dog.
This game is going to be a big one for a Heat team which need to establish themselves as at least the one of the top five teams in the East. SPORTSBOOK BREAKERS PREDICTON: MIAMI 104, New York 98
Sportsbook Breakers (Killersports.com) 12-25-09
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