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New York Knicks at Houston Rockets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s New York Knicks at Houston Rockets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Knicks (3-2) visit the Houston Rockets (3-3) on Monday. Tip from Toyota Center is scheduled for 8:45 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Knicks vs. Rockets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; teams split 2 games last season, each winning on their home court

New York has won back-to-back games after taking down the Detroit Pistons 128-98 on Friday and covering as a 6.5-point road favorite. G Jalen Brunson led all scorers with 36 points while C Karl-Anthony Towns had a double-double (21 points, 11 rebounds).

Houston had a 2-game winning streak snapped with a 127-121 overtime loss against the Golden State Warriors Saturday while failing to cover as a 5-point home favorite. F Tari Eason scored a game-high 27 points while the Rockets also got double-doubles from F Amen Thompson (18 points, 11 rebounds) and C Alperen Sengun (14 points, 10 rebounds).

Knicks at Rockets odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 10:31 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Knicks -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Rockets +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
Against the spread (ATS): Knicks -1.5 (-115) | Rockets +1.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 217.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Knicks at Rockets key injuries

Knicks

F Precious Achiuwa (hamstring) out
G Cameron Payne (hamstring) doubtful
C Mitchell Robinson (ankle) out

Rockets

C Steven Adams (knee) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Knicks at Rockets picks and predictions

Prediction

Knicks 114, Rockets 107

Moneyline

PASS.

There is better value on the Knicks (-135) spread.

Against the spread

BET KNICKS -1.5 (-115).

New York has won back-to-back games, each by 9 or more points. In all 3 of its wins this season, it has won by 9 or more points. It is also 2-0 in its last 2 road games. The Rockets have dropped 2 of their last 4 games while 2 of their 3 losses this season have come by 5 or more points.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 217.5 (-110).

New York has scored 116 or more points in 3 of its last 4 games including its last 2 road games. It has allowed 107 or more points in 2 of its last 3 and has a 3-2 Over record. Houston has scored 106 or more points in each of its last 4 games while allowing 108 or more points in 4 of its 6 games.

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New York Knicks at Houston Rockets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s New York Knicks at Houston Rockets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The New York Knicks (18-18) visit the Houston Rockets (10-25) Saturday in a battle of struggling teams. Tip-off from Toyota Center is set for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Knicks vs. Rockets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Knicks are on a 5-game losing streak that started after their Dec. 20 win vs. the Warriors and has continued through their last game Thursday night. That game saw the Knicks take a 122-115 loss to the Spurs despite F Julius Randle’s 41 points. Randle was helped by G Immanuel Quickley and his 36 points, but besides them, only one other Knick scored in double figures, and that is what led to that loss.

The Rockets are on a 2-game losing streak that includes a Thursday night loss to Dallas in a 129-114 outing. The Rockets are coming into this game off a 3-game road trip and are looking to start this home stint off with a win vs. a struggling Knicks squad. For Houston the same issues have plagued them all year, poor shooting percentages, turnovers and inconsistency, and those issues carried over into that loss vs. Dallas.

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Knicks at Rockets odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:35 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Knicks -180 (bet $180 to win $100) | Rockets +155 (bet $100 to win $155)
Against the spread (ATS): Knicks -4.5 (-110) | Rockets +4.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 223.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Knicks at Rockets key injuries

Knicks

G RJ Barrett (finger) out
G Jalen Brunson (groin) questionable
F Obi Toppin (fibula) out

Rockets

G Jae’Sean Tate (ankle) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Knicks at Rockets picks and predictions

Prediction

Knicks 113, Rockets 107

Moneyline

AVOID.

The Knicks should win this game but I am not a fan of such a strong moneyline for an away team that has lost 5 straight games. The risk of betting on the Knicks is not worth the reward and I would not advise betting on the Rockets because there is a reason they are an underdog at home vs. a team that has been struggling lately.

Against the spread

BET KNICKS -4.5 (-110).

The Knicks are the better of the teams here and are also the more proven team. Even though the Knicks still have problems they need to address they still have more talent, more veteran leadership, and more experience than this young Rockets squad. The Rockets make a lot of mistakes and are often careless as a team, as their record shows, and look for the Knicks to come out hot in this one as they look to end their losing streak.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 223.5 (-110).

Both of these teams are very mediocre offensively and defensively and neither team has proven their ability to consistently put up points. For the Knicks, even their best players are inconsistent and streaky. For the Rockets, their best players are all highly talented, but young and have a lot to learn. The Rockets are one of the more unpredictable teams in the NBA because of their potential to score while simultaneously making a ton of mistakes.

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New York Knicks at Houston Rockets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s New York Knicks at Houston Rockets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The New York Knicks (12-16) travel to Toyota Center Thursday to take on the Houston Rockets (9-19). Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Knicks vs. Rockets odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Knicks are riding a four-game losing skid. G Kemba Walker is no longer in the rotation, and what was one of the best covering teams in the NBA last year haven’t seen their success repeated.

New York is 11-17 against the spread (ATS) this season, although it does get a touch better as road favorites where it’s 3-2 ATS.

After starting the season 1-16 the Rockets have been on fire lately. Houston has won eight of its last 13 games. Houston is 8-6-1 ATS as a road underdog and 15-12-1 ATS on the season.

Knicks at Rockets odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:35 p.m. ET.

Money line: Knicks -205 (bet $205 to win $100) | Rockets +165 (bet $100 to win $165)
Against the spread (ATS): Knicks -4.5 (-122) | Rockets +4.5 (-102)
Over/Under (O/U): 213.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

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Knicks at Rockets key injuries

Knicks

F RJ Barrett (Health and Safety Protocol) out

Rockets (not officially submitted)

G Jalen Green (hamstring) questionable
F Christian Wood (knee) questionable
G Kevin Porter (thigh) questionable
G Eric Gordon (groin) probable

Knicks at Rockets odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Knicks 109, Rockets 106

Money line

PASS on the money line.

This should be a close game, and I’m not prepared to bet on the -205 Knicks line as New York has been far better against teams under .500. Similarly, I would need more value to bet on the +165 for Houston as well.

Against the spread

“LEAN” to the ROCKETS +4.5 (-102) as they’ve been red hot lately. The Rockets have covered eight of their last 10 games. Their offense has been far more efficient without Porter Jr. or Green.

The Knicks aren’t nearly at the level they were a year ago defensively. The Rockets and Knicks both rank in the bottom half of the league in defensive rating, coming in 25th and 23rd respectively.

However, I’d wait for their injury report to be released to confirm Gordon is playing, and I’d be good to place a fraction of a unit on Houston if he is.

Over/Under

BET on the OVER 213.5 (-115) as both defenses are not good enough to contain the other offense. The Knicks have quite a bit of offensive talent in G Derrick Rose, G Immanuel Quickley and F Julius Randle.

They should be able to score on a weak Houston interior even without Barrett. Also, the Knicks rank ninth in offensive rebounding rate while the Rockets are in the bottom 10 in defensive rebounding.

That could help produce points in this one. There’s also some reverse line movement with the total starting at 215 and churning down despite more money on the Under.

The sportsbooks feel comfortable in the Over and so do I.

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