Rockets vs Knicks Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Jan. 17

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 17, 2024, 4:31 PM
  • The Knicks are -4.5 favorites vs. the Rockets
  • Total (Over/Under): 220.5 points
  • Watch the game on MSG | SCHN

The Houston Rockets visit Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in New York, NY.

The Knicks are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-105).

The Rockets vs Knicks Over/Under is 220.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Rockets are 20-17 against the spread, while the Knicks are 21-17 against the spread.


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Rockets vs. Knicks Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Houston Rockets+6.5 -115O 220.5 -105+200
New York Knicks -6.5 -105U 220.5 -115-250

Knicks vs Rockets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Knicks will win Wednesday‘s game with 65.7% confidence, factoring in recent team & player performances for the Rockets and Knicks, plus player injuries and defensive & offensive matchups.

Knicks vs Rockets Spread Prediction:

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


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  • The Houston Rockets have covered the 3Q Spread in 39 of their last 63 games (+13.60 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 54 games (+13.00 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 46 of their last 77 games (+11.80 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 21 of their last 31 away games (+10.85 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 23 of their last 36 games (+10.80 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 54 of their last 88 games (+15.80 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 32 of their last 51 games (+12.50 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Team Total Over in 52 of their last 87 games (+11.50 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 45 of their last 80 games (+11.15 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 43 of their last 77 games (+11.05 Units / 10% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Rockets have gone 20-17 (+1.3 Units / 3.03% ROI).

  • 19-20 against the Moneyline (+4.45 Units / 7.74% ROI)
  • 18-20 against the Over for game total points (-4 Units / -9.32% ROI)
  • 20-18 against the Under for game total points (+0.2 Units / 0.47% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 21-17 (+2.35 Units / 5.36% ROI).

  • 23-17 against the Moneyline (+2.35 Units / 2.69% ROI)
  • 19-21 against the Over for game total points (-4.1 Units / -9.32% ROI)
  • 21-19 against the Under for game total points (+0.1 Units / 0.23% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 34 of their last 88 games (-25.60 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the Team Total Under in 35 of their last 87 games (-24.95 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 51 games (-17.25 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 24 of their last 55 games (-15.40 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only covered the 2Q Spread in 28 of their last 68 games (-13.95 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 5 of their last 31 away games (-20.40 Units / -61% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 31 of their last 77 games (-19.40 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 27 of their last 69 games (-17.85 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the Team Total Under in 31 of their last 72 games (-16.35 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 76 games (-15.45 Units / -18% ROI)

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

The Rockets were winless (0-5) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .444

The Rockets are winless (0-10) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .362

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

The Rockets were 8-19 (.296) when allowing 15 or more second chance points last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .466

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

The Knicks are 9-2 (.818) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .447

The Knicks are winless (0-11) 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: .263

The Knicks are 11-24 (.314) when losing the rebounding margin since the start of the 2022-23 season — 9th-worst in the NBA. The Rockets have averaged 55.1 rebounds/game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd-highest in the NBA.

The Knicks are 68-50 (.576) when grabbing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2022-23 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .491

Injury Report: Knicks vs. RocketsWednesday‘s Game, Jan. 17

  • Evan Fournier (New York Knicks): Illness, Game Time Decision
  • DaQuan Jeffries (New York Knicks): Illness, Game Time Decision
  • Jeff Green (Houston Rockets): Personal, Game Time Decision
  • Victor Oladipo (Houston Rockets): Knee, Out
  • Amen Thompson (Houston Rockets): Ankle, Game Time Decision
  • Jock Landale (Houston Rockets): Illness, Game Time Decision

Houston Rockets Offensive Stats & Trends

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

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 averaged 8.1 turnovers per game (665 turnovers/82 games) in the second half last season — 2nd highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.0

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 8.4 second chance points per game (1,027 points/122 games) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.8

The Knicks have averaged 48.4 points in the paint per game (1,934 points/40 games) this season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 50.3

The Knicks had a TS% of 51% last season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

The Knicks have averaged 15.0 fast break points per game (600 points/40 games) this season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.2

Houston Rockets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets have allowed 9.9 fast break points per game (386 points/39 games) this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.2

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

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

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 3.6 blocks per game (146 blocks/40 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


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