The New York Knicks (3-2) visit the Houston Rockets (3-3) on Monday. Tip from Toyota Center is scheduled for 8:45 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Knicks vs. Rockets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; teams split 2 Games last season, each winning on their home court
New York has won back-to-back Games after taking down the Detroit Pistons 128-98 on Friday and covering as a 6.5-point road favorite. G Jalen Brunson led all scorers with 36 points while C Karl-Anthony Towns had a double-double (21 points, 11 rebounds).
Houston had a 2-game winning streak snapped with a 127-121 overtime loss against the Golden State Warriors Saturday while failing to cover as a 5-point home favorite. F Tari Eason scored a game-high 27 points while the Rockets also got double-doubles from F Amen Thompson (18 points, 11 rebounds) and C Alperen Sengun (14 points, 10 rebounds).
Knicks at Rockets odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 10:31 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Knicks -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Rockets +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
- Against the spread (ATS): Knicks -1.5 (-115) | Rockets +1.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 217.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Knicks at Rockets key injuries
Knicks
- F Precious Achiuwa (hamstring) out
- G Cameron Payne (hamstring) doubtful
- C Mitchell Robinson (ankle) out
Rockets
- C Steven Adams (knee) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Knicks at Rockets picks and predictions
Prediction
Knicks 114, Rockets 107
Moneyline
PASS.
There is better value on the Knicks (-135) spread.
Against the spread
BET KNICKS -1.5 (-115).
New York has won back-to-back games, each by 9 or more points. In all 3 of its wins this season, it has won by 9 or more points. It is also 2-0 in its last 2 road games. The Rockets have dropped 2 of their last 4 games while 2 of their 3 losses this season have come by 5 or more points.
Over/Under
LEAN OVER 217.5 (-110).
New York has scored 116 or more points in 3 of its last 4 Games including its last 2 road Games. It has allowed 107 or more points in 2 of its last 3 and has a 3-2 Over record. Houston has scored 106 or more points in each of its last 4 Games while allowing 108 or more points in 4 of its 6 Games.
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