Houston Rockets vs New York Knicks Prediction 2/3/25 NBA Picks

New York Knicks (32-17) vs Houston Rockets (32-16)

Game Info: Monday, February 3, 2025 at 7:30 pm (Madison Square Garden)

Betting Odds: New York Knicks -5.5 -- Over/Under: 223 Click Here for the Latest Odds

Where to Watch: NBA TV

The Houston Rockets travel to Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks on Monday night. Here’s a Houston Rockets vs New York Knicks Prediction. This article will include a Houston Rockets vs New York Knicks Pick.

Houston Rockets 

The Houston Rockets have been in fine form as they've won five of their last eight games overall, but they will be hoping to avoid a third straight defeat after getting routed by the Nets in a 110-98 loss on Saturday. Jalen Green led the team with 29 points on 11 of 24 shooting, Dillon Brooks added 16 points with nine rebounds while Tari Eason chipped in with 12 points and nine rebounds off the bench. As a team, the Rockets shot just 40 percent from the field and 12 of 39 from the 3-point line as they got off to a slow start and were always fighting an uphill battle after scoring just 15 points in the second quarter to trail by 15 points going into halftime. The Rockets finished with 34 points in the fourth quarter to keep the final scores respectable, but they were never in the contest after falling behind by as many as 22 points. The Rockets will face the Nets and Wolves following this one.

New York Knicks 

Meanwhile, the New York Knicks have been in great form as they've won six of their last eight games overall, but they will be hoping to bounce back in this one after having their five-game win streak halted by the Lakers in a 128-112 loss on Saturday. Josh Hart led the team with a triple-double of 26 points with 13 rebounds and 11 assists, Jalen Brunson added 17 points with seven assists while Mikal Bridges chipped in with 16 points. As a team, the Knicks shot 46 percent from the field and 10 of 28 from the 3-point line as they took the fight to the Lakers in a close contest, until the fourth quarter where the Knicks got dominated by 37-23 to allow the Lakers off the hook. The Knicks will take on the Raptors, Celtics, and Pacers after this game.
 

Why the New York Knicks will win

  • The Knicks have won each of their last eight games following a home loss.
  • The Rockets have lost 15 of their last 16 road games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last five games as favorites following a home loss.
  • The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six night games at Madison Square Garden.

Why the Houston Rockets will win

  • The Rockets have won each of their last eight night games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
  • The Knicks have lost nine of their last 11 games against Southwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Rockets have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games after losing as favorites.
  • The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven night games against Southwest Division opponents that held a winning record.

Total Points Facts

  • Nine of the Rockets' last 10 night games on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
  • Seven of the Knicks' last eight games as favorites against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.

Houston Rockets vs New York Knicks Prediction

The Rockets have ruled out Fred VanVleet again and they have Alperen Sengun listed as questionable, while the Knicks are keeping eyes on OG Anunoby and Josh Hart who are both questionable. The Rockets will be eager to bounce back after falling to the lowly Nets in their last outing and you could say the same about the Knicks who were rolling before their big loss to the Lakers on Saturday. These teams last met on Nov 4 and it was the Rockets who won by 109-97, but the Knicks have been the better team over the past couple weeks and I think they get their revenge in a close one, especially if the Rockets' Sengun isn't able to suit up.

Peter’s Pick New York -5.5

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