Knicks vs Rockets Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Mar. 31

• The Knicks are -1.5 favorites vs. the Rockets
• Total (Over/Under): 218.5 points
• Watch the game on NBC | PEAC | MSG

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

The Knicks are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-102).

The Knicks vs Rockets Over/Under is 218.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Knicks are 38-36 against the spread, while the Rockets are 31-43 against the spread.

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Knicks vs. Rockets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

Rockets vs Knicks Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Rockets will win Tuesday‘s game with 51.0% 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 Knicks will cover the spread for Tuesday‘s game with 64.3% confidence.

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Knicks Best Bets for Tonight:

• The New York Knicks have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 35 away games (+16.80 Units / 31% ROI)
• The New York Knicks have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 33 of their last 50 games (+14.55 Units / 20% ROI)
• The New York Knicks have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 27 of their last 40 games (+12.00 Units / 26% ROI)
• The New York Knicks have covered the 4Q Spread in 29 of their last 45 games (+10.30 Units / 20% ROI)
• The New York Knicks have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 26 of their last 40 games (+10.25 Units / 23% ROI)

Rockets Best Bets for Tonight:

• The Houston Rockets have hit the 2H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 23 games at home (+16.63 Units / 63% ROI)
• The Houston Rockets have hit the Game Total Under in 32 of their last 50 games (+13.30 Units / 24% ROI)
• The Houston Rockets have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 16 of their last 20 games (+11.35 Units / 49% ROI)
• The Houston Rockets have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 16 of their last 22 games (+10.15 Units / 28% ROI)
• The Houston Rockets have covered the 2Q Spread in 16 of their last 22 games (+9.00 Units / 35% ROI)

New York Knicks Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 38-36 (-1.6 Units / -1.94% ROI).

• 48-27 against the Moneyline (+1.25 Units / 0.47% ROI)
• 35-40 against the Over for game total points (-9 Units / -10.91% ROI)
• 40-35 against the Under for game total points (+1.5 Units / 1.82% ROI)

Houston Rockets Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:

Against the spread this NBA season, the Rockets have gone 31-43 (-16.25 Units / -19.98% ROI).

• 45-29 against the Moneyline (-25.25 Units / -10.01% ROI)
• 32-41 against the Over for game total points (-13.07 Units / -16.06% ROI)
• 41-32 against the Under for game total points (+5.8 Units / 7.12% ROI)

Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Rockets:

• The Houston Rockets have only hit the 2H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 50 games (-23.25 Units / -40% ROI)
• The Houston Rockets have only hit the Moneyline in 29 of their last 50 games (-21.70 Units / -14% ROI)
• The Houston Rockets have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 45 games (-20.95 Units / -19% ROI)
• The Houston Rockets have only covered the 1Q Spread in 12 of their last 40 games (-20.50 Units / -44% ROI)
• The Houston Rockets have only covered the Spread in 14 of their last 45 games (-20.10 Units / -41% ROI)

Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Knicks:

• The New York Knicks have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 45 games (-36.00 Units / -31% ROI)
• The New York Knicks have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 13 of their last 45 away games (-32.10 Units / -47% ROI)
• The New York Knicks have only covered the 1Q Spread in 15 of their last 50 games (-24.35 Units / -42% ROI)
• The New York Knicks have only covered the 3Q Spread in 18 of their last 50 away games (-18.70 Units / -33% ROI)
• The New York Knicks have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 18 of their last 50 games (-18.65 Units / -33% ROI)

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• Keys to Winning for the New York Knicks
• Keys to Winning for the Houston Rockets
• Player Injuries for New York Knicks vs. Houston Rockets
• New York Knicks Offensive stats
• Houston Rockets Offensive stats
• New York Knicks Defensive stats
• Houston Rockets Defensive stats

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

The Knicks are undefeated (16-0) when their opponents turns the ball over 20 or more times since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: .635

The Knicks are 75-17 (.815) when making 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .643

The Knicks are 21-3 (.875) when assisting on 30 or more field goals this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .718

The Knicks are 38-24 (.613) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .502

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

The Rockets are winless (0-3) when losing the rebounding margin by 10 or more this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .216

The Rockets are 19-9 (.679) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line this season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .530

The Rockets are 5-1 (.833) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .400

The Rockets are undefeated (11-0) when their eFG is 60% or better this season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: .858

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks are shooting 38% from three (1,083/2,889) this season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Knicks have made 14.4 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.3

The Knicks have a TS% of 53% this season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

The Knicks have averaged 57.5 points per game (4,312 points/75 games) in the second half this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 56.8

Houston Rockets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets have averaged 20.9 offensive rebounds per game (4,965 rebounds/238 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 17.0

The Rockets have averaged 22.4 offensive rebounds per game (3,498 rebounds/156 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 17.4

The Rockets have averaged 22.4 offensive rebounds per game (1,654 rebounds/74 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 17.9

The Rockets have averaged 17.9 second chance points per game (2,792 points/156 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.5

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 4.0 blocks per game (484 blocks/121 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Knicks have averaged 4.0 blocks per game (959 blocks/239 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0

The Knicks have averaged 4.0 blocks per game (299 blocks/75 games) this season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Knicks have averaged 4.0 blocks per game (307 blocks/77 games) at home since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0

Houston Rockets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets have averaged 5.8 blocks per game (431 blocks/74 games) this season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Rockets have averaged 36.0 defensive rebounds per game (8,564 rebounds/238 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Rockets have averaged 5.7 blocks per game (456 blocks/80 games) on the road since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Rockets have averaged 35.6 defensive rebounds per game (2,633 rebounds/74 games) this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.9

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