The excitement is building as the Houston Rockets (+12.5, +535) prepare to play against the New York Knicks (-12.5, -813) at 7:30 PM EDT today. With the over/under set at 230.0, fans will be on the edge of their seats waiting to see how the game will unfold.
Despite the fact that the Rockets played yesterday, losing to the Cavaliers in a 108-91 blowout, it’s anyone’s guess how one night’s rest will affect their performance. The Knicks, on the other hand, have had a whole four days off since they last played, losing 111-106 to the Magic.
Previous Matchups
The last time these two teams played was on December 31, 2022 when the Knicks beat the Rockets 108-88. In that game, the Knicks were -4 and covered the spread. Likewise, the total for that game was set at 223.0 and stayed under by 27.0 points.
Against the Spread
Let’s take a look at how the Rockets and Knicks have been performing against the spread. In their last 10 games, the Rockets have covered the spread five times. It’s a different story for the Knicks, who have covered the spread in four of their last 10 games.
Totals Trends
The Rockets have gone over in four of their last 10 games, while staying under in six of their last 10. The Knicks, however, have not shown any significant trend, with the total going over in four of their last 10 games and staying under in six of their last 10.
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