New York Knicks at Houston Rockets odds, picks and predictions

On November 5, 2024By Littum

The New York Knicks (3-2) visits Houston Rockets (3-3) on Monday. Tip-off from the Toyota Center is scheduled for 8:45 PM ET. Let’s analyze the BetMGM Sportsbook NBA odds around 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 field

New York has won back-to-back games after beating 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 snapped a 2-game winning streak with a 127-121 overtime loss against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday, 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 The Alpine Sengun (14 points, 10 rebounds).

Knicks on Rockets odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting for a complete 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 Noble Achiuwa (hoarding) out
G Cameron Payne (hoarding) questionable
C Mitchell Robinson (ankle) out

Rockets

C Steven Adams (knee) questionable

For the latest updates: Official NBA Injury Report.

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Knicks at Rockets picks and predictions

Forecast

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 wins this season it has won by 9 or more points. It is also 2-0 in the last 2 away games. The Rockets have lost 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 the last 2 road games. It has given up 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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