NY Knicks (3-2) vs. Houston Rockets (3-3)
November 4, 2024 8:45 pm EDT
The Line: Houston Rockets +3.5; Over/Under: +217.5
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The NY Knicks and Houston Rockets meet Monday in NBA action at the Toyota Center. Here’s a Houston Rockets vs NY Knicks Prediction. This article will include a Houston Rockets vs NY Knicks Pick.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Heat and Pistons, and they play the Hawks and Bucks next. The NY Knicks are averaging 116 points on 50.3 percent shooting and allowing 109 points on 48.8 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 25.4 points and 2.4 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 22.2 points and 3 assists. Mikal Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and Josh Hart is grabbing 10 rebounds. The NY Knicks are shooting 41.7 percent from beyond the arc and 79.6 percent from the free throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.4 rebounds per game.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets beat the Mavericks, lost to the Warriors, and they play the Spurs and Thunder next. The Houston Rockets are averaging 112.3 points on 40.9 percent shooting and allowing 109.5 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Jalen Green is averaging 4.2 points and 4.7 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 15 points and 12 rebounds. Jabari Smith Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Fred VanVleet is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 33.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 37.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.2 rebounds per game.
Houston Rockets vs NY Knicks Injury Report
The Knicks will be without Kevin McCullar Jr., Precious Achiuwa, and Mitchell Robinson, while Cameron Payne is doubtful. Steven Adams and Jock Landale are questionable for the Rockets.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last nine games as road favorites when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Rockets have lost seven of their last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine home games following an overtime loss.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as road favorites following a road win.
Houston Rockets Player Facts
- Fred VanVleet ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (8.5) this season.
- Alperen Sengun ranks 4th amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (15.3) this season.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Karl-Anthony Towns ranks 1st amongst qualified players for second-chance points per game (5.6) this season.
- Josh Hart ranks 1st amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (10.0) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (16.0).
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (70.9%).
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (38.2).
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (8.4).
Houston Rockets vs NY Knicks Prediction
The Houston Rockets have been hit or miss this season through six games, and I need to see more consistency from this young team to back them with confidence. The NY Knicks have proven themselves on the road, and they’re only going to get better as they work on their new pieces. I’ll need an extra bucket or two to side with the Rockets. Give me the Knicks and the reasonable chalk.
