THE HOT CORNER
MAL VAN VALKENBURG REVIEW-JOURNAL, 60-50-3 (overall record)
Today’s best bet: Miami Heat (-2½) over NEW YORK KNICKS
u25B6 The Miami Heat have had their troubles lately against the top teams in the NBA. It’s time for them to bounce back because the Knicks do not qualify as a top team. Twice the Heat have played the Knicks and twice the Heat have posted big wins. Look for Miami to get its swagger back with a big game against New York.