New York Knicks vs. Miami Heat Game 4 odds, picks, prediction

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The New York Knicks will look to bounce back as they face off against the Miami Heat in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Kaseya Center.

The Knicks put together their worst performance of the postseason in a 105-86 loss in Game 3 on Saturday.

The Knicks also lost Immanuel Quickley, a finalist for the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year, with a sprained left ankle in Game 3 and is doubtful for tonight's matchup.

Can New York even the series at 2-2, or will Miami push the Knicks to the brink and take a 3-1 series lead? Here's my betting preview for Game 4 with odds powered by Tipico Sportsbook.

Knicks-Heat spread: Heat -4.5 (-108)

Despite being tied for the worst team against the spread (ATS) this season, Miami has been great ATS in the playoffs. The Heat have covered in seven of eight matchups this postseason and are 3-0 ATS in home playoff games.

Meanwhile, the Knicks have failed to cover in each of the first three games of this series after going 4-1 against the spread in the first round against the Cavaliers.

With Quickley most likely out for this one, bet on Miami to cover the -4.5 spread.

Knicks-Heat total: Over 208.5 points (-108)

Game 3 featured one of the worst shooting performances this postseason. Neither team shot over 39 percent from the field and combined to shoot 15-of-72 (21 percent) from three.

Julius Randle, Jalen Brunson and R.J. Barrett shot jus t31 percent with Brunson leading New York with 20 points.

Despite Game 3's offensive letdown, the Heat are 11-2 to the over in their last 13 overall and in nine of their previous 10 games at home.

It won't be the highest-scoring game of the playoffs, but wager on the over as both offenses play better than Saturday.

Knicks-Heat moneyline: Heat (-190)

While Quickley wasn't playing as well as he did at the end of the regular season, it's still a huge loss to potentially be without their best player outside of the starting five.

I have no doubt the Knicks stars will shoot better than they did in Game 3, but it won't be enough as Miami takes a commanding 3-1 series lead heading back to MSG for Game 5.

My Best Bets:

Place a bet on the Heat moneyline (-190), to cover the -4.5 spread (-108) and the over 208.5 total points scored at -108 on Tipico Sportsbook.