Knicks vs. Rockets: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – January 17, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on January 16, 2024

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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