Houston Rockets (19-20) vs. New York Knicks (23-17)
January 17, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: New York Knicks -5; Over/Under: +218.5
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The Houston Rockets need a win after losing 4 of their last 5 games. The New York Knicks look for a win after winning 6 of their last 8 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Houston Rockets vs New York Knicks prediction.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets beat the Pistons, but they’re coming off losses to the Celtics and 76ers. The Houston Rockets are averaging 112.7 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 111.8 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Alperen Sengun is averaging 21.6 points and 8.9 rebounds, while Jalen Green is averaging 17.4 points and 4.6 rebounds. Fred VanVleet is the third double-digit scorer and Dillon Brooks is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 77.9 percent from the free throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game.
Houston Rockets Team Facts
- The Rockets have lost each of their last 18 road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Seven of the Rockets’ last eight games as underdogs have gone OVER the total points line.
New York Knicks Betting Preview
The New York Knicks lost to the Cavs and Magic this week while beating the Grizzlies. The New York Knicks are averaging 115.1 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 111.3 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 25.8 points and 3.8 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 24.2 points and 9.2 rebounds. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer and Donte DiVincenzo is grabbing 3.2 rebounds. The New York Knicks are shooting 37.4 percent from beyond the arc and 77.6 percent from the free throw line. The New York Knicks are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.8 rebounds per game.
New York Knicks Team Facts
- The Knicks have won each of their last seven home games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last seven games against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- Seven of the Knicks’ last eight games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Houston Rockets vs New York Knicks prediction
The Houston Rockets have played subpar ball for the last few weeks, and that comes with five straight failed covers. The New York Knicks have been a different team since the addition of OG Anunoby, and they’ve covered 6 of their last 8 games. The Knicks are also 11-5 SU at home this season and have won 7 straight games against the Rockets. The Rockets need to get their act together before we can trust them again. I’ll lay the points with the Knicks at home.
