Both the Knicks and the Heat won their Round 1 series as underdogs, but I like the Knicks here in the opener of this Eastern Conference semi-finals matchup. The Knicks owned Miami during the regtular season, winning three of four straight up while also covering the spread in those three games.

Knicks are 13-4-1 ATS in their last 18 games following an ATS win. Knicks are 25-9-1 ATS in their last 35 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Heat are 16-33-2 ATS in their last 51 games following a straight up win. Heat are 9-28-1 ATS in their last 38 games following an ATS win.

8* PLAY ON NEW YORK KNICKS.