Knicks vs Rockets Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Feb. 12

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 12, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Knicks are -4.5 favorites vs. the Rockets
  • Total (Over/Under): 221.5 points
  • Watch the game on MSG | SCHN

The New York Knicks visit Toyota Center to take on the Houston Rockets on Monday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Houston, TX.

The Knicks are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-115).

The Knicks vs Rockets Over/Under is 221.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Knicks are 29-22 against the spread, while the Rockets are 26-24 against the spread.


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Knicks vs. Rockets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
New York Knicks-2.5 -115O 221.5 -110-150
Houston Rockets +2.5 -105U 221.5 -110+125

Rockets vs Knicks Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Knicks will win Monday‘s game with 64.9% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Knicks and Rockets.

Rockets vs Knicks Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Rockets will cover the spread for Monday‘s game with 55.1% confidence.


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  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 42 of their last 64 games (+19.20 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 28 games (+13.30 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 44 of their last 72 games (+13.20 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Moneyline in 31 of their last 47 games (+12.45 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 20 of their last 26 games (+12.25 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 35 games at home (+18.90 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 30 of their last 49 games (+13.00 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 24 of their last 38 games at home (+12.80 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 41 of their last 68 games (+12.20 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the 3Q Spread in 45 of their last 76 games (+11.95 Units / 14% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 29-22 (+4.85 Units / 8.34% ROI).

  • 33-20 against the Moneyline (+9.25 Units / 7.49% ROI)
  • 22-31 against the Over for game total points (-12.1 Units / -20.75% ROI)
  • 31-22 against the Under for game total points (+6.8 Units / 11.66% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Rockets have gone 26-24 (-0.35 Units / -0.61% ROI).

  • 23-29 against the Moneyline (-4.1 Units / -5.4% ROI)
  • 24-27 against the Over for game total points (-5.7 Units / -9.97% ROI)
  • 27-24 against the Under for game total points (+0.6 Units / 1.05% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 27 of their last 70 games (-18.90 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the Team Total Under in 32 of their last 75 games (-17.65 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 33 of their last 78 games (-15.10 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 25 of their last 60 games (-13.50 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 35 of their last 77 games (-11.75 Units / -14% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 21 of their last 64 games (-25.35 Units / -36% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 72 games (-20.65 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 35 of their last 85 games (-20.15 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the Game Total Over in 33 of their last 80 games (-18.70 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only covered the 2Q Spread in 14 of their last 42 away games (-15.60 Units / -34% ROI)

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New York Knicks: Keys to the Game vs. the Houston Rockets

The Knicks are 10-3 (.769) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .449

The Knicks are winless (0-12) when losing the rebounding margin by 10 or more since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .254

The Knicks were 28-20 (.583) when attempting 25 or more free throws last season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .543

The Knicks are 16-4 (.800) when making 15 or more three-pointers this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .630

Houston Rockets: Keys to the Game vs. the New York Knicks

The Rockets were 6-22 (.214) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .456

The Rockets were 15-49 (.234) when they lose the turnover margin last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .460

The Rockets are winless (0-13) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .370

The Rockets were 2-19 (.095) when losing the rebounding margin last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .366

Injury Report: Rockets vs. KnicksMonday‘s Game, Feb. 12

  • Victor Oladipo (Houston Rockets): Knee, Out
  • Tari Eason (Houston Rockets): Lower Leg, Game Time Decision
  • OG Anunoby (New York Knicks): Elbow, Game Time Decision
  • Duane Washington Jr. (New York Knicks): Thumb, Game Time Decision
  • Julius Randle (New York Knicks): Shoulder, Out
  • Mitchell Robinson (New York Knicks): Ankle, Out
  • Evan Fournier (New York Knicks): Personal, Game Time Decision

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 16.8 second chance points per game (1,143 points/68 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.9

The Knicks have averaged 19.0 offensive rebounds per game (1,005 rebounds/53 games) this season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.5

The Knicks averaged 22.9 assists per game (1,880 assists/82 games) last season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.3

The Knicks have averaged 8.3 second chance points per game (1,127 points/135 games) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.8

Houston Rockets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (943 assists/ 666 TOs) on the road last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Rockets shot 33% from three (856/2,619) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Rockets had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (887 assists/ 665 TOs) in the second half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.7

The Rockets had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (1,835 assists/ 1,332 TOs) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 3.9 blocks per game (209 blocks/53 games) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.2

The Knicks averaged 6.4 steals per game (527 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Knicks averaged 36.5 defensive rebounds per game (2,991 rebounds/82 games) last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Knicks averaged 4.1 blocks per game (340 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

Houston Rockets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets allowed 14.5 made three-pointers per game last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 12.3

The Rockets allowed 19.0 fast break points per game (780 points/41 games) on the road last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.3

The Rockets allowed 17.5 fast break points per game (1,432 points/82 games) last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.0

The Rockets allowed a TS% of 55% on the road last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 52%


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