The New York Knicks (23-17) host the Houston Rockets (19-20) at Madison Square Garden, tipping off at 7:30 PM ET on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. The Knicks are 3.5-point favorites in the game. A 217.5-point over/under has been installed for this matchup.
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Knicks vs. Rockets Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Knicks | -3.5 | 217.5 |
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Injury Report as of January 16
Knicks: Mitchell Robinson: Out (Ankle), Josh Hart: Questionable (Patella), Jalen Brunson: Questionable (Calf)
Rockets: Tari Eason: Out (Leg), Victor Oladipo: Out (Knee), Reggie Bullock: Questionable (Back)
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Knicks (-3.5) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (217.5) |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Knicks vs. Rockets Stat Rankings
| Knicks Avg. (Rank) | Rockets Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 115.1 (16th) | Points Scored | 112.7 (22nd) |
| 111.3 (6th) | Points Allowed | 111.8 (9th) |
| 45.8 (5th) | Rebounds | 45 (6th) |
| 12.7 (5th) | Off. Rebounds | 10.4 (19th) |
| 13.3 (10th) | 3pt Made | 12.2 (19th) |
| 24 (28th) | Assists | 24.7 (25th) |
| 12.8 (13th) | Turnovers | 12.4 (8th) |
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Knicks Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | 39 | 23.7 | 9.2 | 4.8 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 1.5 |
| OG Anunoby | 27 | 15.1 | 3.9 | 2.7 | 1 | 0.5 | 2.3 |
| OG Anunoby | 8 | 14.5 | 4.8 | 1.6 | 1 | 0.9 | 1.9 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | 39 | 11.3 | 3.2 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 2.6 |
| Precious Achiuwa | 25 | 7.7 | 5.4 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Rockets Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | 39 | 21.6 | 8.9 | 4.8 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.6 |
| Jalen Green | 39 | 17.4 | 4.6 | 3.2 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 2.2 |
| Fred VanVleet | 38 | 17.1 | 3.8 | 8.5 | 1 | 0.8 | 3.1 |
| Dillon Brooks | 30 | 13.7 | 3.5 | 1.6 | 1 | 0 | 1.8 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | 38 | 13.4 | 8.7 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 1.7 |
Betting Trends
- The Knicks have covered the spread 21 times in 40 games.
- New York has an ATS record of 10-7 as 3.5-point favorites or more.
- This year, 19 of the Knicks’ 40 games have hit the over.
- A total of 26 times so far this season, New York and its opponent have combined for more than 217.5 points.
- The total for this game is 217.5, and that’s 8.9 points fewer than the average total in Knicks games thus far this season.
- The Rockets have beaten the spread 20 times in 39 games.
- Houston is 7-12-1 as a 3.5-point underdog or more.
- The Rockets have seen 18 of their 39 games go over the point total.
- Houston’s games have had over 217.5 points 23 times this year.
- The average total points scored in Rockets games this year (217.5) is seven points higher than the total for this matchup.
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