The Houston Rockets (39-20) will bring their six-game winning streak to Madison Square Garden Monday night for a matchup with the New York Knicks (18-42). Tip-off is at 7 p.m. ET. We analyze the Rockets-Knicks odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Rockets at Knicks: Key injuries
Knicks
- PG Dennis Smith Jr. (concussion) out
- SG Reggie Bullock (illness) questionable
Rockets at Knicks: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
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Prediction
Rockets 122, Knicks 110
Moneyline (ML)
The Rockets (-556) are heavy favorites in this one despite being on the road. It’s easy to see why, too. They’ve won six games in a row, five of which were by double-digits. On the flip side, the Knicks (+400) are just 1-6 in their last seven games and could be without two of their top guards.
The Knicks haven’t been very good at home, either, with a 9-20 record. The Rockets love the Garden, winning each of their last nine games on the road against the Knicks. The Rockets would be the pick if it wasn’t for the chalky odds. PASS and get better value with the spread.
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Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The Rockets have been dominant of late with their core healthy. They’re 4-1-1 ATS during their six-game winning streak and 6-3-1 ATS in their last 10 games. They enter as 10.5-point road favorites over the Knicks in this one.
On the road, the Rockets are 3-1-1 ATS in their last five games. The Knicks are just 2-2 ATS in their last four home games and 0-6 ATS in their last six games in March dating back to last year. Bet on the ROCKETS (-10.5, -110) to cover the spread and win by at least 11 points.
Over/Under (O/U)
The Over/Under is 230.5 points in this matchup. The total has gone Over in four of the Knicks’ last five games but Under in six of the Rockets’ last nine. The Rockets’ poor defense will open the door for the Knicks to outpace their average, while Houston will continue to put up points in bunches.
Take the OVER 230.5 (-110) to hit tonight with the Rockets offense rolling lately.
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