For your Knicks vs. Rockets predictions needs, we’ve got you covered as the Rockets hit the road to face the Knicks on Wednesday, Jan 17 at 7:30 ET. Currently, the total sits at 220, with the Knicks favored by 5 at home. Keep reading to get our Knicks vs. Rockets player props and predictions.
Knicks vs. Rockets Odds
- Spread: Knicks -5
- Total 220
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Jan 17
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: Madison Square Garden, New York NY
- TV: MSG
Rockets Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Rockets have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 0-5 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past ten road matchups, Houston has an ATS record of 3-7 while averaging 114 per game. The team went 4-6 overall in these games.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Houston has an ATS mark of 2-8 while going 2-8 straight up.
Knicks Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Knicks have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- In their last ten games at home, the Knicks have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 5-5 vs. the spread. The team averaged 119 points per game in this stretch.
- The Knicks have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 3-2 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.
Will the Rockets Find a Way to Win in New York?
On the road this season, the Rockets have gone 4-14, compared to their 15-6 record at home, giving them an overall record of 19-20.
In their most recent game, the Rockets put up 115 points against the 76ers. They shot 50% from the field and hit 8 three-pointers. Alperen Sengün is the team’s leading scorer, averaging 21.6 PPG, while Jalen Green is second with 17.4 PPG.
On the season, Houston is giving up 111.8 points per game, which is 8th best in the NBA. However, on the road, that number jumps to 118.2, which is 18th in the league.
Despite being 26th in the NBA in blocked shots per game, the Rockets are 4th in field goal percentage allowed at 45.7%. They are also 10th in three-point shooting percentage allowed.
Over their last five games, opposing teams have made 43.2% of their three-point attempts vs. Houston, which is 28th in the NBA over that span.
Will the New York Defense Show Up at Home?
Across their last five games, the Knicks are 3-2 and have an overall record of 23-17. In Eastern Conference play, they are 16-10 and are 7-7 in non-conference games.
The Knicks’ offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 94 points against the Magic. In the game, they shot 13/40 from beyond the arc and finished with a field goal percentage of 39.8%. On the season, the Knicks are averaging 12.7 offensive rebounds per game and have a three-point percentage of 37%. In terms of pace, the Knicks rank 28th in the league.
So far this season, the Knicks’ defense has been one of the best in the league, ranking 6th in points allowed per game at 111.3. At home, they have been even stingier, giving up just 106.2 points per contest, which is the 2nd best mark in the NBA.
Over their last five games, New York has been even better, allowing just 101.8 points per game. During this stretch, opponents have struggled to find their range from beyond the arc, making just 29.7% of their three-point attempts.
On the season, the Knicks have done a good job of limiting opposing teams’ free throw attempts, ranking 5th in the NBA in made free throws allowed per game at 21.0.
Knicks vs. Rockets Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Jalen Brunson and his points prop of 26.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -135 while the under is at +105. Based on our projections, Jalen Brunson is expected to go 9/20 from the field, resulting in 27 points. We recommend taking the over on his prop bet, which offers a payout of -135.
- The Prop: Jalen Brunson Over 26.5 Points (-135)
Knicks vs. Rockets Predictions
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +5, the Rockets is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 220 and given that our model is projecting 226 points between the teams, we like the over.
The Pick: Rockets +5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook