The Houston Rockets and NY Knicks meet Monday in NBA action at Madison Square Garden. Here’s a Knicks vs Rockets Prediction. This article will include a Knicks vs Rockets Pick.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets lost to the Grizzlies and Nets, and they play the Nets, Timberwolves, and Mavs next. The Houston Rockets are averaging 113.7 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 108.5 points on 45.4 percent shooting. Jalen Green is averaging 21.5 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 19.1 points and 10.4 rebounds. Fred VanVleet is the third double-digit scorer and Amen Thompson is grabbing 8.1 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 75.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.9 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Nuggets, lost to the Lakers, and they play the Raptors, Celtics, and Pacers next. The NY Knicks are averaging 117.8 points on 49.4 percent shooting and allowing 111.2 points on 47 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 25.7 points and 2.9 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 24.3 points and 3.4 assists. Mikal Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and OG Anunoby is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The NY Knicks are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 80.4 percent from the free throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 37.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last eight games following a home loss.
- The Rockets have lost 15 of their last 16 road games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last five games as favorites following a home loss.
- The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six night games at Madison Square Garden.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The Rockets have won each of their last eight night games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Knicks have lost nine of their last 11 games against Southwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Rockets have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games after losing as favorites.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven night games against Southwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for Q2 points per game this season (30.8).
- The Knicks rank T1st in the league for Q2 win percentage this season (65.3%).
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for rebounds per game this season (47.9).
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (14.6).
Knicks vs Rockets Injury Report
The Knicks will be without Pacome Dadiet and Michael Robinson. Josh Hart and OG Anunoby are questionable.
The Rockets will be without Jabari Smith Jr. and Fred VanVleet, while Alperen Sengun is questionable with a calf injury.
Knicks vs Rockets Prediction
This game should be interesting, as the Rockets and Knicks are coming off losses where they were double-digit favorites. The Knicks are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home, but I’m still grabbing the points with the Rockets. The Rockets are having a fantastic month where they’ve beaten contender after contender, and they’ve already beat the Knicks this season back in November. The Rockets have 17 wins on the season, and they’re 28-19-1 ATS. The Rockets have been too kind to us and have earned enough respect these last few weeks to turn down the points. Give me the Rockets in what should be a fun game Monday night.