Knicks vs. Rockets: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – February 12, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on February 11, 2024

The New York Knicks (33-20) visit the Houston Rockets (23-29) at Toyota Center, beginning at 8:00 PM ET on Monday, February 12, 2024. The Knicks are only 2-point favorites in the game, the second matchup between the teams this season. The over/under is 222 points for this contest.

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Knicks vs. Rockets Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Knicks -2 222

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Injury Report as of February 12

Knicks: Julius Randle: Out (Shoulder), Mitchell Robinson: Out (Ankle), Isaiah Hartenstein: Questionable (Achilles), OG Anunoby: Out (Elbow), OG Anunoby: Out (Elbow), Jericho Sims: Probable (Illness)

Rockets: Tari Eason: Out (Leg), Steven Adams: Out (Knee), Fred VanVleet: Out (Adductor), Alperen Sengun: Probable (Back), Cam Whitmore: Out (Ankle)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Rockets (+2)
Total Pick Over (222)

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)
115.0 (15th) Points Scored 113.5 (21st)
109.9 (3rd) Points Allowed 112.8 (10th)
46.0 (4th) Rebounds 45.6 (5th)
12.5 (3rd) Off. Rebounds 10.8 (14th)
13.0 (14th) 3pt Made 12.1 (18th)
23.9 (29th) Assists 25.0 (24th)
12.3 (10th) Turnovers 12.5 (12th)

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Knicks Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Jalen Brunson 50 27.5 3.9 6.5 0.9 0.2 2.6
Alec Burks 1 22.0 2.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 4.0
Bojan Bogdanovic 28 20.2 3.4 2.5 0.8 0.1 3.1
Donte DiVincenzo 53 13.5 3.2 2.4 1.2 0.3 3.0
Alec Burks 43 12.6 2.6 1.6 0.5 0.3 2.3

Rockets Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Alperen Sengun 51 21.3 9.3 5.0 1.1 0.7 0.5
Jalen Green 52 18.3 4.9 3.4 0.7 0.3 2.1
Dillon Brooks 43 13.9 3.3 1.6 0.9 0.1 1.9
Jabari Smith Jr. 47 13.2 8.3 1.4 0.7 0.8 1.7
Amen Thompson 33 7.2 5.1 2.4 1.0 0.4 0.2

Betting Trends

  • The Knicks have covered the spread 29 times in 53 games.
  • Against the spread as 2-point favorites or more, New York is 18-10.
  • Out of 53 Knicks games so far this year, 22 have gone over the total.
  • New York’s games have finished with more than 222 points 29 times so far this year.
  • The total for this game is 222, and that’s 2.9 points fewer than the average total in Knicks games thus far this season.
  • The Rockets’ record against the spread is 26-24-2.
  • Houston has an ATS record of 14-17-1 as a 2-point underdog or greater.
  • The Rockets have seen 24 of their 52 games hit the over.
  • Houston’s games have had over 222 points 26 times this year.
  • The average total for Rockets games is 226.3 points, which is 4.3 more than this game’s over/under.

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