Knicks vs. Rockets NBA Odds Prediction, Spread, Tip Off Time, Best Bets for January 17

Knicks vs. Rockets Game Info

• Date: Wednesday, January 17, 2024
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• Venue: Madison Square Garden -- New York City, New York
• Coverage: MSG and Space City Home Network

The New York Knicks (23-17) play the Houston Rockets (19-20) as 6-point favorites on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET on MSG and Space City Home Network. The matchup's point total is set at 220.5.

Knicks vs. Rockets Odds & Spread

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Knicks vs. Rockets Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Knicks win (77.5%)

Knicks vs. Rockets Betting Trends

• The Knicks have covered the spread 22 times this season (22-17-1).
• The Rockets are 20-17-2 against the spread this year.
• This season, Knicks games have hit the over 18 times out of 39 chances.
• The Rockets have gone over the point total 43.6% of the time this season (17 of 39 games with a set point total).
• New York has a better record against the spread at home (9-6-1) than it does in road games (13-11-0).
• The Knicks have hit the over on the over/under in six of 16 home games (37.5%). They've done better in away games, topping the total in 12 of 24 matchups (50%).
• In 2023-24 against the spread, Houston has a better winning percentage at home (.667, 14-6-1 record) than on the road (.333, 6-11-1).
• Looking at the over/under, Rockets games have gone over less often at home (seven of 21, 33.3%) than away (10 of 18, 55.6%).

Knicks Leaders

• Julius Randle's numbers on the season are 24.2 points, 9.2 rebounds and 4.8 assists per contest, shooting 46.8% from the floor and 28.6% from downtown, with an average of 1.5 made 3-pointers.
• Jalen Brunson is averaging 25.8 points, 3.8 boards and 6.4 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.0 steal and 0.2 blocked shots.
• Isaiah Hartenstein averages 6.8 points, 8.3 boards and 1.9 assists.
• Donte DiVincenzo is averaging 11.2 points, 3.2 boards and 2.1 assists.
• Josh Hart is averaging 7.2 points, 6.2 boards and 2.8 assists. Defensively, he averages 0.8 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.

Rockets Leaders

• Alperen Sengun's numbers on the season are 21.6 points, 8.9 boards and 4.8 assists per contest. He is also sinking 53.9% of his shots from the floor.
• The Rockets are getting 17.1 points, 3.8 boards and 8.5 assists per game from Fred VanVleet.
• Jalen Green averages 17.4 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.2 assists. He is sinking 40.1% of his shots from the floor and 33.7% from 3-point range, with 2.2 triples per contest.
• Per game, Jabari Smith Jr. provides the Rockets 13.4 points, 8.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists, plus 0.5 steals and 0.8 blocks.
• Per game, Dillon Brooks provides the Rockets 13.7 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists, plus 1.0 steal and 0.0 blocks.

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