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  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Knicks vs Rockets

The New York Knicks take the floor against the Houston Rockets in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Knicks Stand Out as a Great Wager

It’s time to side with the Knicks to claim a victory over the Rockets. The road team should have the upper hand and the -116 for our Moneyline prediction looks a great price.

8 Knicks Victories in Previous 10 H2H Clashes

New York Knicks have suffered a defeat in back-to-back games including a recent 111-100 loss. This occurred on the road at Paycom Center against Oklahoma City Thunder. Jalen Brunson dropped 32 points, as Josh Hart finished with 15 and Mikal Bridges 15.

Houston Rockets have triumphed in back-to-back games. The latest of these was on the road where New Orleans Pelicans were beaten 134-102 at Smoothie King Center. Alperen Sengun scored 36 points and had 13 rebounds, with Kevin Durant recording 20 points and Jabari Smith 20.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Knicks are bidding for a third successive victory against the Rockets. They previously won 124-118 and 108-106 at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks have won eight of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks logo Knicks 48 27 0.64 116.8 110.5 6.3 27-9 21-18 12-3 31-16 7-3 2L
Rockets logo Rockets 45 29 0.608 114.4 110.1 4.3 25-10 20-19 9-6 25-22 5-5 2W
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New York Knicks – Last 10 Games

The Knicks have 7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 116.1 points, 44.8 rebounds, 27.8 assists, 7.8 steals and 3.3 blocks while shooting 49.5% from the field and 83.8% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 109.8 points and 37.5 rebounds per matchup.

Jalen Brunson is averaging 24.5 points and 7.1 assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns averages 10.8 rebounds and OG Anunoby 2.8 (43.8%) 3-pointers made.

Houston Rockets – Last 10 Games

The Rockets have won 5 and lost 5 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 113.3 points, 48.4 rebounds, 27.9 assists, 8.2 steals and 5.8 blocks per game while shooting 47.3% from the field and 74.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 112.8 points and 40.3 rebounds.

Kevin Durant is averaging 24.6 points and 5.4 assists, while Amen Thompson has an average of 9.3 rebounds and Reed Sheppard 2.9 (34.1%) 3-pointers made.

New York Knicks vs Houston Rockets Prediction & Picks

This New York Knicks vs Houston Rockets betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including a match prediction, correct score bet, valuable player prop picks and a strategic bet builder.

Game Prediction

If you’re looking for a value bet, then -116 that Knicks win this NBA contest certainly stands out. We’re expecting the road team to win on the Moneyline at attractive odds.

The NBA experts at Sportsgambler.com start by analyzing recent form and staying on top of injury news before making any basketball predictions. From there, we interpret the story the stats are telling to help shape our picks.

Key Knicks vs Rockets stats:

  • Knicks have won 7 of their last 10 games.
  • Knicks have won 13 of their last 20 games.
  • Rockets have lost their last 2 games against Knicks.

Knicks Moneyline Probability

The top sportsbooks make it a 53.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kevin Durant Over 4.5 Assists -127 BetMGM logo

Kevin Durant (Rockets) has recorded Over 4.5 assists in 4 of the past 5 games. The line for him on the Overs has plenty of appeal, with bettors currently able to get odds of -127 for this happening.

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Amen Thompson Over 7.5 Rebounds -112 BetMGM logo

Amen Thompson (Rockets) has secured an average of 12 rebounds in the past 5 home games. Out of all the prop bets available, we’re going to take the -112 when it comes to this Player Rebounds wager.

Latest Amen Thompson Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Moneyline Knicks
Totals Over 218.5
Player Assists Kevin Durant Over 4.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Knicks on the moneyline combined with Over 218.5. Add in Kevin Durant (Rockets) to have Over 4.5 assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

Knicks Knicks logo 112 - 110 Rockets logo Rockets

We’ll roll the dice and go for the Knicks to enjoy a 112-110 victory. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams and we’re happy to take the huge odds.

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New York Knicks vs Houston Rockets Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Anticipating a Tight Affair

The latest Moneyline odds are -102 that Houston Rockets win, while New York Knicks have been chalked up at -116. In the eyes of the leading NBA sportsbooks, the home team are regarded as 51% likely to claim a victory.

The current spread is 1 and the total points line is 218.5. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. If you're keen on Over 218.5, this selection is available at -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Kevin Durant Favorite to Get Most Points

Kevin Durant is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can get -105 that he scores Over 24.5 points or -122 that he goes Under.

Player Points
Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 24.5
-105
Under 24.5
-122
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 19.5
-110
Under 19.5
-115
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 15.5
-115
Under 15.5
-110
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Jabari Smith Jr (Rockets)
Over 14.5
-108
Under 14.5
-120
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Player Assists
Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 5.5
-118
Under 5.5
-112
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Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 4.5
-127
Under 4.5
-104
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 4.5
-114
Under 4.5
-116
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Reed Sheppard (Rockets)
Over 4.5
+119
Under 4.5
-159
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Player Rebounds
Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 8.5
-123
Under 8.5
-108
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 7.5
-112
Under 7.5
-118
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Jabari Smith Jr (Rockets)
Over 6.5
-122
Under 6.5
-108
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Tari Eason (Rockets)
Over 5.5
+114
Under 5.5
-152
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Rockets Have Collected Seven Wins in Past Ten Home Games

The Rockets are 7-3 in their last 10 home games, averaging 114.00 points on offense and surrendering 106.10 on defense.

The Knicks own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 games on the road, putting up 112.60 points per contest and giving up 105.80.

The Rockets earned a 109-97 win over the Knicks the last time they played at Toyota Center. Over the last 7 head-to-head clashes at Toyota Center, the Rockets have secured four victories, as the Knicks have picked up three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O218.5 U218.5
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Home Stats 7-3 220.10 114.00 106.10 5 5
New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Away Stats 6-4 218.40 112.60 105.80 4 6
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O218.5 = Games Over 218.5 Points
  • U218.5 = Games Under 218.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Stats
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Stats
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

New York Knicks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jalen Brunson 69 35.01 1814 460 26.3 6.7 2.7 3.4 0.1 0.8
Mikal Bridges 75 33.38 1100 288 14.7 3.8 2.0 4.0 0.8 1.4
OG Anunoby 61 33.23 1017 135 16.7 2.2 2.2 5.1 0.7 1.6

Houston Rockets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Amen Thompson 72 37.28 1287 376 17.9 5.2 0.3 7.9 0.6 1.5
Kevin Durant 71 36.3 1838 326 25.9 4.6 2.4 5.4 0.9 0.9
Jabari Smith 70 35.23 1092 133 15.6 1.9 2.2 6.9 0.9 0.8

Injuries & Suspensions

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous New York Knicks Lineups

29 Mar NBA
Knicks 100-111 Thunder
26 Mar NBA
Knicks 103-114 Hornets
24 Mar NBA
Pelicans 116-121 Knicks
22 Mar NBA
Wizards 113-145 Knicks
20 Mar NBA
Knicks 93-92 Nets
17 Mar NBA
Pacers 110-136 Knicks
15 Mar NBA
Warriors 107-110 Knicks
13 Mar NBA
Knicks 101-92 Pacers
11 Mar NBA
Knicks 134-117 Jazz
09 Mar NBA
Knicks 118-126 Clippers

Previous Houston Rockets Lineups

29 Mar NBA
Rockets 134-102 Pelicans
27 Mar NBA
Rockets 119-109 Grizzlies
25 Mar NBA
Rockets 108-110 Timberwolves
23 Mar NBA
Rockets 124-132 Bulls
21 Mar NBA
Heat 122-123 Rockets
20 Mar NBA
Hawks 95-117 Rockets
18 Mar NBA
Lakers 124-116 Rockets
16 Mar NBA
Lakers 100-92 Rockets
13 Mar NBA
Pelicans 105-107 Rockets
11 Mar NBA
Rockets 93-129 Nuggets

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 50 25 0.667 114 106.9 7.1 26-11 24-14 9-5 31-15 7-3 1L
Knicks 48 27 0.64 116.8 110.5 6.3 27-9 21-18 12-3 31-16 7-3 2L
Raptors 42 32 0.568 114.3 112 2.3 21-16 21-16 4-10 30-16 6-4 2W
76ers 41 34 0.547 116.1 116.5 -0.4 21-17 20-17 9-7 24-24 6-4 1L
Nets 18 57 0.24 106.3 115.4 -9.1 10-26 8-31 3-12 12-32 1-9 1W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 54 20 0.73 117.5 109.5 8 29-9 25-11 10-4 34-12 8-2 2W
Cavaliers 47 28 0.627 119.4 115.1 4.3 24-14 23-14 10-5 30-18 7-3 2W
Bucks 29 45 0.392 110.4 116.9 -6.5 16-21 13-24 9-6 20-27 2-8 4L
Bulls 29 46 0.387 116.3 121.1 -4.8 18-20 11-26 4-11 17-29 2-8 4L
Pacers 17 58 0.227 112.2 120.6 -8.4 11-27 6-31 3-10 13-33 2-8 1W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 43 33 0.566 118.2 116.2 2 23-16 20-17 8-6 24-22 8-2 2W
Magic 39 35 0.527 115.3 115.1 0.2 23-15 16-20 9-7 24-24 3-7 1L
Heat 40 36 0.526 120.2 117.8 2.4 24-14 16-22 7-7 24-22 3-7 1W
Hornets 39 36 0.52 116.1 111.7 4.4 19-19 20-17 11-5 23-24 7-3 2L
Wizards 17 57 0.23 112.6 124 -11.4 11-26 6-31 2-12 11-34 1-9 2L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 59 16 0.787 118.7 107.6 11.1 31-7 28-9 11-3 37-9 9-1 2W
Nuggets 48 28 0.632 121.3 116.6 4.7 24-13 24-15 8-5 30-16 8-2 6W
Timberwolves 46 29 0.613 117.9 114.1 3.8 25-14 21-15 9-7 29-21 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 38 38 0.5 115.3 116.1 -0.8 21-17 17-21 7-8 25-21 7-3 1W
Jazz 21 55 0.276 117.3 125.4 -8.1 13-26 8-29 1-13 11-35 1-9 6L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 48 26 0.649 116.6 114.9 1.7 24-12 24-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 2W
Suns 42 33 0.56 112.9 111.1 1.8 24-15 18-18 10-6 27-21 4-6 2W
Clippers 39 36 0.52 114 112.5 1.5 21-15 18-21 8-6 22-23 6-4 5W
Warriors 36 39 0.48 114.9 114.9 0 21-15 15-24 6-6 23-23 4-6 1L
Kings 19 57 0.25 110.7 121.1 -10.4 13-25 6-32 3-10 12-35 3-7 4L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 57 18 0.76 119.5 111.3 8.2 29-7 28-11 12-3 32-14 9-1 9W
Rockets 45 29 0.608 114.4 110.1 4.3 25-10 20-19 9-6 25-22 5-5 2W
Grizzlies 25 50 0.333 115 119.3 -4.3 14-24 11-26 6-9 19-30 2-8 1L
Pelicans 25 51 0.329 115.1 119.5 -4.4 16-23 9-28 7-9 16-31 4-6 5L
Mavericks 24 51 0.32 113.6 119 -5.4 14-24 10-27 4-11 13-34 3-7 1L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 54 20 0.73 117.5 109.5 8 29-9 25-11 10-4 34-12 8-2 2W
Celtics 50 25 0.667 114 106.9 7.1 26-11 24-14 9-5 31-15 7-3 1L
Knicks 48 27 0.64 116.8 110.5 6.3 27-9 21-18 12-3 31-16 7-3 2L
Cavaliers 47 28 0.627 119.4 115.1 4.3 24-14 23-14 10-5 30-18 7-3 2W
Raptors 42 32 0.568 114.3 112 2.3 21-16 21-16 4-10 30-16 6-4 2W
Hawks 43 33 0.566 118.2 116.2 2 23-16 20-17 8-6 24-22 8-2 2W
76ers 41 34 0.547 116.1 116.5 -0.4 21-17 20-17 9-7 24-24 6-4 1L
Magic 39 35 0.527 115.3 115.1 0.2 23-15 16-20 9-7 24-24 3-7 1L
Heat 40 36 0.526 120.2 117.8 2.4 24-14 16-22 7-7 24-22 3-7 1W
Hornets 39 36 0.52 116.1 111.7 4.4 19-19 20-17 11-5 23-24 7-3 2L
Bucks 29 45 0.392 110.4 116.9 -6.5 16-21 13-24 9-6 20-27 2-8 4L
Bulls 29 46 0.387 116.3 121.1 -4.8 18-20 11-26 4-11 17-29 2-8 4L
Nets 18 57 0.24 106.3 115.4 -9.1 10-26 8-31 3-12 12-32 1-9 1W
Wizards 17 57 0.23 112.6 124 -11.4 11-26 6-31 2-12 11-34 1-9 2L
Pacers 17 58 0.227 112.2 120.6 -8.4 11-27 6-31 3-10 13-33 2-8 1W
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 59 16 0.787 118.7 107.6 11.1 31-7 28-9 11-3 37-9 9-1 2W
Spurs 57 18 0.76 119.5 111.3 8.2 29-7 28-11 12-3 32-14 9-1 9W
Lakers 48 26 0.649 116.6 114.9 1.7 24-12 24-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 2W
Nuggets 48 28 0.632 121.3 116.6 4.7 24-13 24-15 8-5 30-16 8-2 6W
Timberwolves 46 29 0.613 117.9 114.1 3.8 25-14 21-15 9-7 29-21 6-4 1W
Rockets 45 29 0.608 114.4 110.1 4.3 25-10 20-19 9-6 25-22 5-5 2W
Suns 42 33 0.56 112.9 111.1 1.8 24-15 18-18 10-6 27-21 4-6 2W
Clippers 39 36 0.52 114 112.5 1.5 21-15 18-21 8-6 22-23 6-4 5W
Trail Blazers 38 38 0.5 115.3 116.1 -0.8 21-17 17-21 7-8 25-21 7-3 1W
Warriors 36 39 0.48 114.9 114.9 0 21-15 15-24 6-6 23-23 4-6 1L
Grizzlies 25 50 0.333 115 119.3 -4.3 14-24 11-26 6-9 19-30 2-8 1L
Pelicans 25 51 0.329 115.1 119.5 -4.4 16-23 9-28 7-9 16-31 4-6 5L
Mavericks 24 51 0.32 113.6 119 -5.4 14-24 10-27 4-11 13-34 3-7 1L
Jazz 21 55 0.276 117.3 125.4 -8.1 13-26 8-29 1-13 11-35 1-9 6L
Kings 19 57 0.25 110.7 121.1 -10.4 13-25 6-32 3-10 12-35 3-7 4L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 59 16 0.787 118.7 107.6 11.1 31-7 28-9 11-3 37-9 9-1 2W
Spurs 57 18 0.76 119.5 111.3 8.2 29-7 28-11 12-3 32-14 9-1 9W
Pistons 54 20 0.73 117.5 109.5 8 29-9 25-11 10-4 34-12 8-2 2W
Celtics 50 25 0.667 114 106.9 7.1 26-11 24-14 9-5 31-15 7-3 1L
Lakers 48 26 0.649 116.6 114.9 1.7 24-12 24-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 2W
Knicks 48 27 0.64 116.8 110.5 6.3 27-9 21-18 12-3 31-16 7-3 2L
Nuggets 48 28 0.632 121.3 116.6 4.7 24-13 24-15 8-5 30-16 8-2 6W
Cavaliers 47 28 0.627 119.4 115.1 4.3 24-14 23-14 10-5 30-18 7-3 2W
Timberwolves 46 29 0.613 117.9 114.1 3.8 25-14 21-15 9-7 29-21 6-4 1W
Rockets 45 29 0.608 114.4 110.1 4.3 25-10 20-19 9-6 25-22 5-5 2W
Raptors 42 32 0.568 114.3 112 2.3 21-16 21-16 4-10 30-16 6-4 2W
Hawks 43 33 0.566 118.2 116.2 2 23-16 20-17 8-6 24-22 8-2 2W
Suns 42 33 0.56 112.9 111.1 1.8 24-15 18-18 10-6 27-21 4-6 2W
76ers 41 34 0.547 116.1 116.5 -0.4 21-17 20-17 9-7 24-24 6-4 1L
Magic 39 35 0.527 115.3 115.1 0.2 23-15 16-20 9-7 24-24 3-7 1L
Heat 40 36 0.526 120.2 117.8 2.4 24-14 16-22 7-7 24-22 3-7 1W
Hornets 39 36 0.52 116.1 111.7 4.4 19-19 20-17 11-5 23-24 7-3 2L
Clippers 39 36 0.52 114 112.5 1.5 21-15 18-21 8-6 22-23 6-4 5W
Trail Blazers 38 38 0.5 115.3 116.1 -0.8 21-17 17-21 7-8 25-21 7-3 1W
Warriors 36 39 0.48 114.9 114.9 0 21-15 15-24 6-6 23-23 4-6 1L
Bucks 29 45 0.392 110.4 116.9 -6.5 16-21 13-24 9-6 20-27 2-8 4L
Bulls 29 46 0.387 116.3 121.1 -4.8 18-20 11-26 4-11 17-29 2-8 4L
Grizzlies 25 50 0.333 115 119.3 -4.3 14-24 11-26 6-9 19-30 2-8 1L
Pelicans 25 51 0.329 115.1 119.5 -4.4 16-23 9-28 7-9 16-31 4-6 5L
Mavericks 24 51 0.32 113.6 119 -5.4 14-24 10-27 4-11 13-34 3-7 1L
Jazz 21 55 0.276 117.3 125.4 -8.1 13-26 8-29 1-13 11-35 1-9 6L
Kings 19 57 0.25 110.7 121.1 -10.4 13-25 6-32 3-10 12-35 3-7 4L
Nets 18 57 0.24 106.3 115.4 -9.1 10-26 8-31 3-12 12-32 1-9 1W
Wizards 17 57 0.23 112.6 124 -11.4 11-26 6-31 2-12 11-34 1-9 2L
Pacers 17 58 0.227 112.2 120.6 -8.4 11-27 6-31 3-10 13-33 2-8 1W
  • 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