New York Knicks vs Houston Rockets Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/31

The New York Knicks are set to visit the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. The game will start at 8:00 PM and will be broadcast on NBC. The Knicks, led by head coach Mike Brown, have a record of 48-27 and are third in the Eastern Conference. They are looking to break a two-game losing streak.

The Houston Rockets, coached by Ime Udoka, hold a 45-29 record and are sixth in the Western Conference. They are coming off two consecutive wins and aim to continue their strong performance at home, where they have a 25-10 record. This game is an important one for both teams as they look to solidify their standings in their respective conferences.

Knicks vs Rockets Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: New York Knicks vs. Houston Rockets
  • Venue: Toyota Center
  • Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Knicks Spread: -1.0 (-112), Rockets Spread: +1.0 (-110), Knicks MoneyLine: -116, Rockets MoneyLine: -105, Over/Under: 218

New York Knicks Team Preview

The New York Knicks are preparing for their next game against the Houston Rockets. In recent games, they have faced some challenges. They lost their last two games against the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Charlotte Hornets by 11 points each.

Jalen Brunson has been a standout player for the Knicks this season. He leads the team in scoring with an average of 26.3 points per game. Karl-Anthony Towns is also key, contributing an average of 20.0 points and 11.9 rebounds per game.

The Knicks are strong on defense, allowing just 110.5 points per game, which ranks fifth in the league. They are also effective at blocking shots, ranking fourth with 4.0 blocks per game. Despite recent losses, the team aims to bounce back with a strong performance against the Rockets.

Houston Rockets Team Preview

The Houston Rockets have shown strong performances in their recent games. They won against the New Orleans Pelicans with a score of 134-102. Alperen Sengün led the team with 36 points and 13 rebounds in that game.

In another recent game, the Rockets defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 119-109. Kevin Durant scored 25 points and added 10 assists in this game. Jabari Smith Jr. contributed with 21 points and 16 rebounds.

The Rockets have a solid defense, allowing only 110.1 points per game, which ranks fourth in the league. They lead the league in rebounds per game with 48.3. However, they face challenges in free throw shooting, ranking 27th with a percentage of 76.1.

BTB Betting Pick

The Knicks are favored by 1 point against the Rockets. With a strong defensive record, allowing only 110.5 points per game, the Knicks are likely to cover the spread. The projected score is Knicks 115, Rockets 112, suggesting the Knicks will win and cover.

The total for the game is set at 218 points. Both teams have solid defenses, with the Knicks allowing 110.5 points and the Rockets 110.1 points per game. The projected total score is 227, so the recommendation is to take the over at 218.