Houston Rockets vs New York Knicks Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 04/11/2024, 05:40  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 04/11/2024 at 05:43 in NBA Predictions

On Tuesday morning, the Houston Rockets and New York Knicks will square off at the Toyota Center in the NBA. The Rockets (3-3) are ninth in the Western Conference standings, while the Knicks (3-2) are third in the East. Let’s get into the match prediction. 

The Houston Rockets have split their first six games of the season but will be looking to get back in the win column after falling short 127-121 against the Warriors at the weekend. 

Tari Eason was the standout performer in the defeat with 27 points, three blocks and nine rebounds, while Jabari Smith Jr contributed 21 points and Ausar Thompson added 18. 

Houston are a top-10 side on the defensive end this season, allowing just 109.5 PPG, though offensively they are putting up 112.3, which ranks 18th in the league this season.

Meanwhile, the New York Knicks secured a commanding 128-98 victory over the Pistons last time out, marking their third win in their last four matches this season. 

MVP candidate Jalen Brunson led the team with an impressive 36 points in the match and is now averaging 25.4 PPG, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 22.2 PPG this term. 

Collectively, the Knicks are putting up 116.0 points per game this season (11th in the league), while defensively they are allowing 109.0 per outing (seventh overall).