New York Knicks vs Houston Rockets Prediction & Picks - NBA
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by Paul Tamayo | in NBA Picks
The Houston Rockets (34-20) visit the New York Knicks (35-21) in an NBA 2025-26 game on Saturday, February 21, at Madison Square Garden.
New York and Houston are squaring off for the first time this season.
The Knicks have prevailed in 10 of their previous 13 outings, although they're coming off a 126-111 loss to the Detroit Pistons.
Jalen Brunson, who is putting up averages of 27 points, 6.4 assists, and 3.3 rebounds this year, spearheaded the Knicks in the loss with 33 points, 8assists, and 6 rebounds. Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 22 points, 12 rebounds, and 3 blocks.
Most importantly for the Knicks, they only have reserve guard Miles McBride sidelined with an ankle issue. Their core players are fully healthy for this powerhouse match against the Rockets.
As for the Rockets, they're hoping to maintain their form after a gritty 105-101 road triumph over the Charlotte Hornets. Kevin Durant led the charge for Houston, putting up a game-high 35 points, on top of 8 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 blocks.
Durant and the Rockets have won three of their last four games. They're one of the few teams that have a Top 10 offensive and defensive rating.
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New York Knicks vs Houston Rockets Form
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0.646 | 82 | 53 | 29 | |
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0.634 | 82 | 52 | 30 | 1 |
New York Knicks and Houston Rockets Latest Matches
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New York Knicks against Houston Rockets : Head to Head (H2H)
67 %
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Players list
J. Hart
J. Brunson
M. Bridges
K. Towns
O. Anunoby
A. Thompson
T. Eason
J. Smith
K. Durant
Substitutes
K. McCullar Jr.
T. Kolek
J. Alvarado
J. Clarkson
L. Shamet
M. Diawara
J. Sochan
P. Dadiet
A. Holiday
J. Okogie
R. Sheppard
J. Green
I. Crawford
D. Finney-Smith
J. Tate
New York Knicks - Houston Rockets Key Points
- The Knicks are coming off a 126-111 loss against the Detroit Pistons.
- The Rockets are coming off a 105-101 win against the Charlotte Hornets.
- The Knicks have lost three of their last five games.
- The Rockets have won three of their last four games.
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Our New York Knicks vs Houston Rockets Prediction
The Rockets have been on a good momentum recently, highlighted by an impressive, tightly contested win against the Hornets. Kevin Durant has been very efficient in the last five games, averaging 26.6 points on 64.6% True Shooting, including 44.8% from the three-point line.
Meanwhile, the Knicks have been on a lukewarm streak, but they still have their key players healthy for this game. Our prediction for the New York Knicks vs Houston Rockets match is: Rockets (+3.5) cover the spread.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
