Rockets vs Knicks Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Feb. 21

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The Houston Rockets visit Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:30 pm in New York, NY.

The – are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at ().

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

So far this NBA season, the Rockets are 23-31 against the spread, while the Knicks are 30-25 against the spread.

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Rockets vs. Knicks Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

Knicks vs Rockets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Knicks will win Saturday‘s game with 56.2% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Rockets and Knicks.

Knicks vs Rockets Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Rockets will cover the spread for Saturday‘s game with 57.0% confidence.

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Rockets Best Bets for Tonight:

• The Houston Rockets have hit the 2H Game Total Under in 24 of their last 30 games (+17.28 Units / 51% ROI)
• The Houston Rockets have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 29 of their last 40 games (+16.75 Units / 37% ROI)
• The Houston Rockets have hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 24 games (+15.60 Units / 59% ROI)
• The Houston Rockets have hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 23 games (+12.35 Units / 47% ROI)
• The Houston Rockets have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 21 of their last 30 away games (+11.65 Units / 23% ROI)

Knicks Best Bets for Tonight:

• The New York Knicks have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 33 of their last 50 games (+13.95 Units / 25% ROI)
• The New York Knicks have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 26 of their last 40 games (+10.55 Units / 22% ROI)
• The New York Knicks have covered the Spread in 28 of their last 45 games at home (+10.40 Units / 21% ROI)
• The New York Knicks have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 40 games (+8.65 Units / 15% ROI)
• The New York Knicks have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 20 of their last 30 games at home (+8.55 Units / 25% ROI)

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

Against the spread this NBA season, the Rockets have gone 23-31 (-11.05 Units / -18.62% ROI).

• 34-20 against the Moneyline (-20.45 Units / -10.84% ROI)
• 22-32 against the Over for game total points (-13.17 Units / -22.18% ROI)
• 32-22 against the Under for game total points (+7.8 Units / 13.12% ROI)

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

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 30-25 (+2.5 Units / 4.06% ROI).

• 35-21 against the Moneyline (-4.5 Units / -2.87% ROI)
• 28-28 against the Over for game total points (-2.8 Units / -4.55% ROI)
• 28-28 against the Under for game total points (-2.8 Units / -4.55% ROI)

Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Knicks:

• The New York Knicks have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 20 of their last 50 games (-23.55 Units / -27% ROI)
• The New York Knicks have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 17 of their last 50 games (-21.25 Units / -36% ROI)
• The New York Knicks have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 10 of their last 25 games at home (-18.15 Units / -39% ROI)
• The New York Knicks have only covered the 1Q Spread in 16 of their last 45 games (-16.45 Units / -32% ROI)
• The New York Knicks have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 13 of their last 40 games (-16.35 Units / -36% ROI)

Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Rockets:

• The Houston Rockets have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 40 games (-31.55 Units / -31% ROI)
• The Houston Rockets have only hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 19 away games (-29.75 Units / -53% ROI)
• The Houston Rockets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 16 of their last 50 games (-23.85 Units / -41% ROI)
• The Houston Rockets have only hit the 2H Game Total Over in 6 of their last 30 games (-21.88 Units / -63% ROI)
• The Houston Rockets have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 23 of their last 50 games (-19.90 Units / -22% ROI)

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

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

The Rockets are 1-19 (.050) when losing the rebounding margin by 10 or more since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .241

The Rockets are winless (0-3) when losing the rebounding margin by 10 or more this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .248

The Rockets are 14-1 (.933) when their opponent attempts fewer than 15 free throws since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: .565

The Rockets are 19-8 (.704) when allowing 15 or more second chance points this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .475

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

The Knicks are 14-6 (.700) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .554

The Knicks were 47-29 (.618) when grabbing 12 or more offensive rebounds in the 2023-24 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .487

The Knicks were 12-9 (.571) when allowing 15 or more second chance points in the 2023-24 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .448

The Knicks are undefeated (15-0) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse this season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: .782

Houston Rockets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets shot 41% (409/1,011) in close and late situations last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 46%

The Rockets averaged 22.5 offensive rebounds per game (1,844 rebounds/82 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 17.0

The Rockets had an eFG% of 46% in close and late situations last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 53%

The Rockets have averaged 23.1 offensive rebounds per game (1,246 rebounds/54 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 18.0

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 13.6 turnovers per game (760 turnovers/56 games) this season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.6

The Knicks averaged 15.9 second chance points per game (650 points/41 games) on the road in the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.6

The Knicks have averaged 117.9 points per game (6,602 points/56 games) this season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 115.5

The Knicks have averaged 27.1 assists per game (1,519 assists/56 games) this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 26.6

Houston Rockets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets have averaged 35.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,911 rebounds/54 games) this season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.0

The Rockets have averaged 8.9 steals per game (483 steals/54 games) this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.4

The Rockets have averaged 5.8 blocks per game (315 blocks/54 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Rockets have 1,811 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 9th most among NBA teams

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 4.0 blocks per game (556 blocks/138 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Knicks have averaged 4.1 blocks per game (892 blocks/220 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0

The Knicks averaged 4.0 blocks per game (324 blocks/82 games) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Knicks averaged 4.1 blocks per game (336 blocks/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

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