Eastern Conference teams who are off to strong starts meet in a 2025 NBA Cup matchup on Friday when the New York Knicks host the Miami Heat. New York is 7-4 and sits tied with the 76ers for second in the conference. The Heat, meanwhile, are 7-5 as they look to bounce back from a 37-45 campaign last season. Bam Adebayo (toe) and Tyler Herro (ankle) are among the players out for Miami. Jalen Brunson (ankle) has been ruled out for New York.

Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden. New York is a 6.5-point home favorite in the latest Knicks vs. Heat odds, while the over/under is 239.5. Before making an Heat vs. Knicks picks, check out the NBA predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model .

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