New York Knicks at Houston Rockets odds, picks and best bets
The New York Knicks (17-39) travel to meet the Houston Rockets (36-20) Monday at 8 p.m. ET at Toyota Center. We analyze the Knicks-Rockets sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Knicks at Rockets: Key injuries
Knicks
- SG Wayne Ellington (ankle) probable
- PG Frank Ntilikina (groin) questionable
- PG Elfrid Payton (ankle) questionable
- C Mitchell Robinson (ankle) probable
Knicks at Rockets: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
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Prediction
Rockets 122, Knicks 104
Moneyline (ML)
The Rockets (-1250) are a slam-dunk play to win against the banged-up, skidding Knicks (+725). They won the first meeting 120-96, and there is little reason to believe they won't dominate again, you cannot risk 12 and a half times your potential return. AVOID because betting $1,250 to earn $100 for the Rockets to win outright is way too risky of a play for little return.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The ROCKETS (-14.5, -110) are 7-2 ATS in the past nine games overall, while going 5-1 ATS in the past six at home against teams with a losing road mark. The Knicks (+14.5, -110) have dropped seven in a row straight-up in this series, and they're 7-17 ATS in the past 24 meetings overall.
Over/Under (O/U)
The UNDER 229.5 (-115) is the way to go in this battle. While yes, the over is 3-0-1 in the past four meetings in Houston, and 6-2-1 in the past nine overall, that can mostly be discounted. Lately, it's been about the under for both of these teams. The under is 5-1 in the past six for Houston, and 5-2 in their past seven at home. The under is 3-1-1 in New York's past five overall, and 5-0-1 in their past six after allowing 100 or more points in the previous game.
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