Prediction Knicks 119, Rockets 101 Money line (ML) The Knicks (-500) will cost you five times your potential return. As bad as Houston is, and as red-hot as New York has been, you just cannot risk this kind of money, particularly on a road team.
What are the Knicks’ odds against the Rockets?
Dec 16, 2021 · Despite the Knicks’ recent struggles, this is still a team six points ahead of the Rockets in adjusted net rating. I’m taking the Knicks to cover comfortably, but I wouldn’t expect another blowout…
What time does the New York Knicks vs Houston Rockets tip off?
Dec 16, 2021 · 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 …
How can the Knicks beat the Rockets without RJ Barrett?
Nov 20, 2021 · Only one game of the last six has finished within single digits, and that was a home loss by eight points to lowly Detroit. As such, staying close at New York and a …
What’s happened to the Knicks?
Dec 16, 2021 · New York is favored by 6.5 points in the latest Rockets vs. Knicks odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under is set at 215.5. Before entering any Knicks vs. Rockets picks, you’ll want to …
Rockets at Knicks notable injuries
Porter remains officially questionable to play, but he’s listed as a projected starter in the team’s official game notes. Otherwise, Houston’s injury report is clean. For the Knicks, Taj Gibson is doubtful due to a sore groin, while big man Nerlens Noel is probable with a sprained right knee.
Advice and prediction
The most concerning part of Houston’s ongoing 13-game skid is that the results continue to get worse. Only one game of the last six has finished within single digits, and that was a home loss by eight points to lowly Detroit.
What you need to know about the Rockets
Houston has now lost three of its last four games after getting blown out by the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. The Rockets were in a tough position by the half, with the score already sitting at 69-38. Houston’s loss came about despite a quality game from center Alperen Sengun, who dropped a double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds.
What you need to know about the Knicks
New York came up short against Golden State on Tuesday, losing in a 105-96 decision. Power forward Julius Randle had another strong game, finishing with 31 points and seven rebounds. He went 5 of 8 from beyond the arc and scored 25 points in the second half.
How to make Rockets vs. Knicks picks
The model is leaning under on the total, and it’s also generated a point-spread pick that is hitting in almost 70 percent of simulations. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.
New York Knicks Preview
Coming off a loss against the Golden State Warriors, the New York Knicks also had to be the team that the Warriors’ guard Steph Curry made history against.
Key Player – Julius Randle
The key player for the New York Knicks in this game will be Julius Randle. Randle has been the centerpiece of New York’s offense since last season. This is largely because of his ability to contribute to the team in multiple forms.
New York Knicks Predicted Lineup
G – Derrick Rose | G – Alec Burks | F – Evan Fournier | F – Julius Randle | C – Nerlens Noel
Houston Rockets Preview
The Houston Rockets will be coming off a blowout loss against the Cleveland Cavaliers to end their road trip. Having split the three-games 1-2, the Rockets will have more pressing concerns ahead of their return home.
Key Player – Alperen Sengun
The key player for the Houston Rockets in this game will be Alperen Sengun. The rookie will be coming off the bench, but the minutes played by Sengun are extremely valuable to the Rockets.
Houston Rockets Predicted Lineup
G – DJ Augustin | G – Garrison Mathews | F – Armoni Brooks | F – Jae’Sean Tate | C – Daniel Theis
Knicks vs Rockets Match Predictions
The Houston Rockets vs New York Knicks matchup could be a lot closer than expected.
Why The Knicks Could Cover The Spread
The Knicks will have the rest advantage in this one as the Rockets will be on the second game of a back-to-back. Houston was blown out by the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. New York should be desperate for a win in this spot as losers of their last four. Houston has been feisty of late, however, and the Knicks are really struggling.
Why The Rockets Could Cover The Spread
Houston has been scrappy of late, and this could be another spot for an upset win or at least a cover. The Rockets were blown out by Cleveland on Wednesday, so no one had to play a ton of stressful minutes late into the game.
Final Knicks-Rockets Prediction & Pick
Take the points and the Rockets in this spot. New York is struggling of late, while the Rockets have been trending upwards despite a lousy performance on Wednesday night.
Money line (ML)
The Knicks (-500) will cost you five times your potential return. As bad as Houston is, and as red-hot as New York has been, you just cannot risk this kind of money, particularly on a road team.
Against the spread (ATS)
The KNICKS -9.5 (-115) being heavy favorites just doesn’t seem real after decades of poor performances, but they have been solid this season. New York crushed Houston in the first meeting, and it will do it again here.
