Houston Rockets vs New York Knicks Prediction, Picks & Odds | 03 Feb 2025

Bet on a Higher Total than the Line Suggests

There are odds of -110 available for our Rockets vs Knicks prediction. We think that the points will be racked up cumulatively and we’re going for Over 222.5 in total.

Knicks Have Won 8 of Previous 10 H2H Matchups

Houston Rockets have lost in back-to-back outings. In a recent home game at Toyota Center, they were turned over 110-98 by Brooklyn Nets. Jalen Green scored 29 points, with Dillon Brooks getting 16 and Tari Eason 12.

New York Knicks were beaten 128-112 at Madison Square Garden in their last game, being turned over at home to LA Lakers. Josh Hart racked up 26 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists as part of an outstanding triple-double.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Rockets have claimed back-to-back victories over the Knicks. Both wins came at Toyota Center and the scorelines were 105-103 and 109-97. In the past 10 H2H meetings, the Knicks have won eight.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

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6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. The Rockets are averaging 115.1 points, 45.6 rebounds, 23.5 assists, 9.9 steals and 4.2 blocks while shooting 46.1% from the field and 73.7% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 112.7 points and 42.1 rebounds per matchup.

Jalen Green is averaging 23.4 points and 3.3 (38.8%) 3-pointers made. Amen Thompson averages 8.6 rebounds and Fred VanVleet 4.4 assists.

The Knicks have won 7 and lost 3 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 122.1 points, 43.6 rebounds, 30.0 assists, 9.3 steals and 3.3 blocks per game while shooting 49.8% from the field and 79.7% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 113.6 points and 41.6 rebounds.

Jalen Brunson is averaging 28.2 points and 7.5 assists, while Josh Hart has an average of 11.8 rebounds and Mikal Bridges 3.0 (49.2%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Houston Rockets lineup: Amen Thompson, Jalen Green, Jae'Sean Tate, Dillon Brooks, Tari Eason.

New York Knicks lineup: Josh Hart, Precious Achiuwa, Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Karl-Anthony Towns.

Houston Rockets vs New York Knicks Prediction & Picks

We think the best betting angle can be found with the totals for this NBA contest. Our pick is that there will be Over 222.5 points and that is available at -110.

The form is always taken into consideration and it’s great to combine this with team news as it becomes available. In order to provide an expert NBA verdict, the latest stats are analysed so that we have the best information.

Key Rockets vs Knicks stats:

• The 222.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Rockets games on the road.
• The 222.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Rockets games on the road.
• The 222.5 line has been covered in all of the last 5 Knicks games at home.
• The 222.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Knicks games.
• The 222.5 line has been covered in the last 5 Knicks games at home.

Over 222.5 Probability

The sportsbooks make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Best Bet

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Player Prop Picks

Dillon Brooks Over 13.5 Points -103

Dillon Brooks (Rockets) has totaled an average of 20.8 points in the past 5 games on the road. It makes sense to bet on him to cover the line and there are odds of -103 available for this Player Points wager.

Latest Dillon Brooks Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 13.5

-105

Under 13.5

-127

Rebounds

Over 3.5

+115

Under 3.5

-152

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Karl-Anthony Towns Under 13.5 Rebounds -132

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks) has totaled an average of 10.2 rebounds in the past 5 games at home. We’re going to bet on him to fall short when it comes to Player Rebounds and this prop pick is available at -132.

Latest Karl-Anthony Towns Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 23.5

-105

Under 23.5

-127

Assists

Over 3.5

+114

Under 3.5

-152

Rebounds

Over 13.5

+102

Under 13.5

-133

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Correct Score Prediction

Rockets 110 - 117 Knicks

A 117-110 win for the Knicks is clearly a risky wager although this could be an exciting correct score option where there’s the chance to enjoy a huge potential return.

Houston Rockets vs New York Knicks Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Have Knicks as Favorites

New York Knicks are regarded as having a 72% chance of winning this NBA game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -263. Houston Rockets are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +215.

The spread currently stands at 7 and the total points line is 223. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you want to back Over 223, it’s -110.

The Knicks are favorites at odds of -170 when it comes to the Race to 20 Points betting, with the Rockets available at +140 should you think they’ll reach this number first.

Whether you are betting pre-game or in-game, you can feast on hundreds of game lines and team props. The selections are practically endless and it’s great to have so many options.

Moneyline

Rockets

+215

Knicks

-263

Point Spread

Rockets +7

-110

Knicks -7

-110

Total Points

Under 223

-110

Over 223

-110

Jalen Brunson Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Jalen Brunson is favorite when it comes to landing the most baskets. You can get -120 that he goes Over 26.5 points and -109 when it comes to Under.

Jalen Brunson (Knicks)

Over 26.5

-120

Under 26.5

-109

Jalen Green (Rockets)

Over 23.5

-127

Under 23.5

-106

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)

Over 23.5

-105

Under 23.5

-127

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Over 19.5

-104

Under 19.5

-128

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

Over 16.5

-132

Under 16.5

-100

Mikal Bridges (Knicks)

Over 16.5

-130

Under 16.5

-103

OG Anunoby (Knicks)

Over 14.5

-115

Under 14.5

-112

Josh Hart (Knicks)

Over 13.5

-112

Under 13.5

-120

Dillon Brooks (Rockets)

Over 13.5

-105

Under 13.5

-127

Jalen Brunson (Knicks)

Over 6.5

-133

Under 6.5

-100

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Over 5.5

+112

Under 5.5

-147

Josh Hart (Knicks)

Over 5.5

-120

Under 5.5

-109

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

Over 4.5

-105

Under 4.5

-128

Jalen Green (Rockets)

Over 3.5

-127

Under 3.5

-105

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)

Over 3.5

+114

Under 3.5

-152

Mikal Bridges (Knicks)

Over 2.5

-139

Under 2.5

+106

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)

Over 13.5

+102

Under 13.5

-133

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

Over 9.5

+110

Under 9.5

-147

Josh Hart (Knicks)

Over 9.5

-143

Under 9.5

+108

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Over 8.5

-130

Under 8.5

-103

Jalen Green (Rockets)

Over 4.5

+106

Under 4.5

-141

OG Anunoby (Knicks)

Over 3.5

-139

Under 3.5

+107

Dillon Brooks (Rockets)

Over 3.5

+115

Under 3.5

-152

Jalen Brunson (Knicks)

Over 2.5

-130

Under 2.5

-103

Mikal Bridges (Knicks)

Over 2.5

-161

Under 2.5

+120

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Houston Rockets Stats

New York Knicks Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 227.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 237.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 222.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 222.5 on the Road: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 115.10 pts and allowed 112.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 123.00 pts and allowed 114.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 235.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 235.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 222.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 222.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 122.10 pts and allowed 113.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 121.00 pts and allowed 114.60 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.50 (51%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.10 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.80 (73.68%)
• Rebounds: Total 45.6, Offensive 14.90, Defensive 30.70
• Assists: 23.50
• Blocks: 4.20
• Steals: 9.90
• Turnovers : 13.30
• Personal Fouls: 19.70

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 30.90 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.90 (39%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.50 (73.86%)
• Rebounds: Total 46.7, Offensive 15.30, Defensive 31.40
• Assists: 24.40
• Blocks: 4.40
• Steals: 10.20
• Turnovers : 12.20
• Personal Fouls: 19.40

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 32.10 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.80 (40%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.50 (79.71%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.6, Offensive 12.70, Defensive 30.90
• Assists: 30.00
• Blocks: 3.30
• Steals: 9.30
• Turnovers : 11.50
• Personal Fouls: 16.80

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 32.20 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.00 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.60 (83.02%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.5, Offensive 13.40, Defensive 30.10
• Assists: 28.50
• Blocks: 3.40
• Steals: 8.80
• Turnovers : 11.40
• Personal Fouls: 16.40

Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

New York Knicks Confirmed Lineup

3 Josh Hart

5 Precious Achiuwa

11 Jalen Brunson

25 Mikal Bridges

32 Karl-Anthony Towns

Houston Rockets Confirmed Lineup

1 Amen Thompson

4 Jalen Green

8 Jae'Sean Tate

9 Dillon Brooks

17 Tari Eason

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
76ers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Raptors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pistons	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bucks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hornets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Heat	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Magic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Wizards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Timberwolves	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Thunder	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Trail Blazers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Warriors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Clippers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Lakers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Suns	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Mavericks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Rockets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Spurs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
76ers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Raptors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bulls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pistons	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bucks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hawks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hornets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Heat	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Magic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Wizards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Timberwolves	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Thunder	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Trail Blazers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Warriors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Clippers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Lakers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Suns	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Mavericks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Rockets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Spurs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Celtics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hornets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bulls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Mavericks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pistons	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Warriors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Rockets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Clippers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Lakers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Heat	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bucks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Timberwolves	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Thunder	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Magic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
76ers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Suns	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Trail Blazers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Spurs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Raptors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Wizards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak