Houston Rockets vs New York Knicks Betting Pick & Prediction for 2/21

The Houston Rockets will visit the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The game is set to start at 8:30 PM and will be broadcast on ABC. The Rockets have a 34-20 record, while the Knicks stand at 35-21.

The Rockets are third in the Western Conference and come into this game with a one-game win streak. The Knicks hold the fourth spot in the Eastern Conference but are looking to bounce back from a recent loss. Both teams have shown strong performances throughout the season, making this an exciting matchup.

Rockets vs Knicks Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Houston Rockets vs. New York Knicks
  • Venue: Madison Square Garden
  • Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Knicks -3.5 (-109), Rockets +3.5 (-113), Knicks MoneyLine -159, Rockets MoneyLine +134, Over/Under 216.5

Houston Rockets Team Preview

The Houston Rockets are heading into their next game after a recent win against the Charlotte Hornets. Kevin Durant led the team with 35 points and 8 rebounds. Alperen Sengün also contributed with 13 points and 7 assists.

Throughout the season, the Rockets have been strong in rebounds, averaging 48.5 per game, which ranks them first. They also have a solid defense, allowing only 109.5 points per game, ranking them fourth. However, their assist numbers are lower, with 24.6 per game, placing them near the bottom of the league.

In the upcoming game, the Rockets will rely on their starting lineup, which includes Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengün. Durant averages 26 points per game, while Sengün adds 20.5 points. Amen Thompson, Tari Eason, and Jabari Smith Jr. complete the lineup, each bringing their skills to the court.

New York Knicks Team Preview

The New York Knicks have had mixed results in their recent games. They lost to the Detroit Pistons by 15 points, with a final score of 126-111. Jalen Brunson stood out in this game, scoring 33 points and adding 8 assists.

In their previous game against the Philadelphia 76ers, the Knicks won by a significant margin of 49 points, finishing with a score of 138-89. Karl-Anthony Towns and Jose Alvarado were key players, both scoring over 20 points. The Knicks showed strong field goal accuracy, hitting 52.7% of their shots.

Jalen Brunson continues to be a top performer for the Knicks this season. He averages 27.1 points per game and has a field goal percentage of 47.2%. The team will be without Miles McBride due to a hernia, which could impact their guard depth in upcoming games.

BTB Betting Pick

The Knicks are favored by 3.5 points against the Rockets. The Rockets have strong rebounding and defensive numbers, allowing only 109.5 points per game. With the Rockets’ ability to keep games close, the pick is Rockets +3.5.

The total for the game is set at 216.5. The Rockets allow 109.5 points per game, while the Knicks score 117.9 points per game. Given these stats, the projected score is close to the total, but the recommendation is to take the under 216.5.