Knicks vs. Rockets Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on February 03th, 2025

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Get ready for an exciting NBA showdown as the Knicks square off against the Rockets on February 03th, 2025, in New York, NY at Madison Square Garden. Don't forget to check out our expert picks and predictions to boost your chances of winning with your bets.

Introduction to the Knicks vs. Rockets betting tip and prediction

The Eastern Conference and Western Conference go head-to-head in this NBA showdown on February 03th, 2025, at 18:30. The Knicks enters as -5.5 point favorites in the contest. The previous game between these two teams was a pick’em and the Knicks won, 105-103. The over/under for the upcoming game is 224.5 points.

We all know how important the 3-point shot is to the game of basketball in the 2024-2025 season, so let us take a look at how these teams succeed from long distances. The Knicks are making 37.8% of their 3-pointers this season. The Rockets are converting on 34.3% of their 3-pointers. Knicks are attempting 39% of its shots from behind the 3-point line. Rockets are taking 38% of their field goal attempts from a 3-point distance.

New York Knicks

How are the Knicks playing this season?

The Knicks comes into this game with a 32-17 record, and they are currently 3rd in the Eastern Conference standings. The Knicks are 7-3 in their last 10 games.

Did the Knicks win their most recent game?

No, Knicks fell to the Lakers, 128-112. Jalen Brunson scored 27 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Knicks

The leading scorer for the Knicks this season is Jalen Brunson, who is averaging 25.7 points per game. In the last game, he scored 29 points in DraftKings and 26.9 fantasy points in FanDuel.

Other Team Leaders for the Knicks

Coming into the February 03th, 2025 contest, Karl-Anthony Towns leads the Knicks with 13.6 rebounds per game. In the last match, he made 22 points in DraftKings and 19.7 fantasy points in FanDuel. Jalen Brunson has a team-high 7.5 assists per game. He scored 29 DraftKings points and 26.9 FanDuel fantasy game points in the last game. The steals leader for the Knicks is Josh Hart (1.6 steals per game). He has 66.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 62.1 FanDuel fantasy points for the last game. In terms of swatting shots, OG Anunoby is leading the way for the Knicks with 0.9 blocks per game. His DFS production in the last game is as follows: 20.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 20.7 FanDuel fantasy points per game.

Knicks Team Analysis

The Knicks' point differential this season is 6.5 points per game, which ranks 5th in the NBA. They are averaging 117.7 points per game while allowing 111.2 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Knicks are making 13.2 shots per game, which ranks 15th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Knicks are making 16.8 per game, which ranks 16th in the NBA.

Projected Knicks Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Rockets, the Knicks' starting lineup consisted of Jericho Sims, Precious Achiuwa, Josh Hart, Donte DiVincenzo and Jalen Brunson. For the upcoming matchup, the Knicks has the following injuries: OG Anunoby is questionable (leg), Pacôme Dadiet is out (toe) and Mitchell Robinson isout (ankle).

Houston Rockets

How are the Rockets playing this season?

The Rockets head this game with a 32-16 record, and they are currently 3rd in the Western Conference standings. The Rockets are 6-4 in their last 10 games.

Did the Rockets win their most recent game?

No, Rockets came up short against the Nets, 110-98. Dillon Brooks scored 23 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Rockets

The leading scorer for the Rockets this season is Jalen Green, who is averaging 21.5 points per game. Jalen Green also leads the team in minutes played per game with 35.47. In the last game, scored 36.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 34.6 FanDuel fantasy points.

Other Team Leaders for the Rockets

Alperen Sengun is leading the way with 10.4 rebounds per game Fred VanVleet is dishing out a team-high 5.8 assists per game. He has 6.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 6 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, the Rockets' leader is Tari Eason with 1.9 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 26.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 24.3 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks' leader for the Rockets is Amen Thompson, who is sending back 1.2 shots per game. He scored 35 DraftKings fantasy points and 36.5 FanDuel fantasy points in his last game.

Rockets Team Analysis

The Rockets' point differential this season is 5.1 points per game, which ranks 6th in the NBA. They are averaging 113.6 points per game while allowing 108.5 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Rockets are making 12.3 shots per game, which ranks 23rd in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Rockets are making 17.7 per game, which ranks 9th in the NBA.

Projected Rockets' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Knicks, the Rockets' starting five were Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith, Dillon Brooks, Jalen Green and Amen Thompson. For the upcoming matchup, Rockets has the following injuries: Alperen Sengun is questionable (calf), Jabari Smith is out (hand), and Fred VanVleet is questionable (ankle).

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

With the Knicks coming into this game as -5.5 point favorites the suggestion is to bet at the Knicks.

Money Line betting suggestion

Knicks are a -5.5 money line favorite for the game against the Rockets, and the suggestion is to pick the Knicks.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Knicks and Rockets is 224.5 points, so the suggestion is to take the over.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Knicks and Rockets have combined for just 5 overtime games this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.