The New York Knicks (10-35) and the Houston Rockets (26-20) go head-to-head at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks are 7-point underdogs and look to snap their six-game losing streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 227 points and it can be seen on ATTSN Southwest at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 23, 2019.
Houston Rockets at New York Knicks ATS Odds
Both teams failed to cover as underdogs in their last contest. The Knicks (9-point underdogs) were defeated by the Oklahoma City Thunder, 127-109, while the Rockets (4.5-point underdogs) fell to the Philadelphia 76ers, 121-93. The New York game finished 10.5 points over the projected point total of 225.5, while the Houston game finished 20 points under the projected point total of 234.
Houston had a better turnover percentage (11.0 vs. 11.3) while New York forced Oklahoma City into a turnover percentage of 15.9 (above their season average of 11.8). New York was lifted by Tim Hardaway Jr., who recorded 23 points. James Harden led the way for Houston, recording 37 points and six rebounds.
The Rockets dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the most recent contest, Houston won 117-102. The Rockets’ 6.3 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Knicks, who had a mark of 16.2. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
Of the Rockets’ 46 games, 25 have finished over the projected point total. Houston holds records of 26-20 straight up (SU) and 22-23-1 against the spread (ATS).
Knicks games have a slight tendency to finish over the total (53.3 percent). Further, New York is 10-35 SU and 21-23-1 ATS.
Houston could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their high-powered offense squares off against one of the worst defenses in the league. The Rockets currently rank second in offensive efficiency while New York ranks 29th in defensive efficiency.
Houston Rockets at New York Knicks Free Pick
Free NBA Pick: SU Winner – Rockets, ATS Winner – Rockets, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Houston ranks seventh in assists allowed per game (23.2) while New York ranks 29th (26.2).
- The Rockets rank 12th in rebounds allowed per game (44.1) while the Knicks rank 28th (48.1).
- New York averages 14.0 second chance points per game, which ranks eighth in the NBA. Houston ranks 21st in second chance points allowed per game (13.8).
- The Rockets rank first in three pointers attempted per game (44.4) while the Knicks rank 21st (29.5).
- The Knicks average 44.6 points in the paint per game, which ranks 24th in the league. The Rockets rank 29th in points allowed in the paint per game (53.6).
- Houston ranks 10th in blocks allowed per game (4.8) while New York ranks 27th (6.1).
- Houston is 7-2 when they allow under 100 points, while New York is 2-0.
- When scoring over 100 points, the Knicks are 10-26 and the Rockets are 24-12.
- New York is 7-11-1 ATS at home, while Houston is 8-14 ATS on the road.
- The total has gone under in 10 of the Knicks’ 19 home games, while 12 of the Rockets’ 22 road games have gone under.
Bettings Trends:
- The Knicks are 2-3 ATS over their last five games, while the Rockets are 1-4.
- In their last five games, New York has 3 unders and 2 overs, while Houston has 3 overs and 2 unders.
- The Knicks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 12.8, up from 8.5 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Rockets have scored an average of 118.8 points per game (6.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 122.0 points per game (11.2 above their season average).
