Rockets vs. Knicks Picks & Best Bets 3rd Feb 2025: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The New York Knicks will go up against the Houston Rockets in NBA action on Monday at Madison Square Garden, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET.
The Knicks will be led by Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges, while the Rockets will rely on Jalen Green, Amen Thompson and Tari Eason.
We've conducted 10,000 simulations of Monday's NBA matchup using cutting-edge AI technology to reveal the best Rockets vs. Knicks bets, player props and predictions.
Our predictions show that the Knicks will likely defeat the Rockets with a projected final score of 116-109.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we continually source the best odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Rockets vs. Knicks Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Rockets vs. Knicks picks fuse the power of AI, statistics and analytics to generate NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Rockets vs. Knicks Game Information
- Game Date: Monday, February 3rd, 2025
- Game Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Madison Square Garden
- Spread: Rockets +7.5 / Knicks -7.5
- Moneyline: Rockets +235 / Knicks -278
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 224 Points (-112/-105)
Knicks -7.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, the Knicks have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the Rockets have a probability of 47%.
- BetMGM offers odds of -105 for the Knicks -7.5, providing a favorable 2% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Under 224 @ -105 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 224, with DraftKings Sportsbook offering the best odds for the under at -105.
- Our analysis indicates a slightly higher probability of the 224-point total staying under, which presents better value compared to betting on the over.
Rockets vs. Knicks Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Houston Rockets at +235 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the New York Knicks are available at -278 with DraftKings Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Knicks are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 73% chance of prevailing.
Not only are they favored to win, but the Knicks also present the best betting value, with the odds of -278 available at DraftKings Sportsbook making it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Rockets vs. Knicks
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We compare these projections with the odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Monday's Rockets vs. Knicks matchup.
Houston Rockets Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Jalen Green | 25 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
Amen Thompson | 19 | 10 | 4 | 0 |
Tari Eason | 15 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
Dillon Brooks | 15 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
Cam Whitmore | 12 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Steven Adams Over 7.5 Rebounds (+105)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Steven Adams Over 7.5 Rebounds | BetMGM | Get Offer | +105 |
- Our top prop bet for the Rockets is on Steven Adams to record over 7.5 rebounds.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 9 rebounds, giving us an edge of 12.3% on the +105 odds offered by BetMGM.
New York Knicks Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Jalen Brunson | 31 | 3 | 7 | 3 |
Karl-Anthony Towns | 24 | 14 | 3 | 2 |
Mikal Bridges | 16 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Josh Hart | 15 | 11 | 6 | 1 |
Miles McBride | 13 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Jalen Brunson Over 2.5 3-Pointers (+140)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Jalen Brunson Over 2.5 3-Pointers | BetMGM | Get Offer | +140 |
- Our best prop bet for the Knicks is on Jalen Brunson to record over 2.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 3 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 13.8% on the +140 odds offered by BetMGM.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Rockets vs. Knicks Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have sourced the best Rockets vs. Knicks trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Jalen Brunson Over 0.5 Total Steals
Jalen Brunson has recorded at least one steal in 14 of his last 16 games (88% success rate). You can wager on him to do it again at odds of -220 (69% implied probability), available at DraftKings.
Karl-Anthony Towns Over 0.5 Total Steals
Karl-Anthony Towns has recorded at least one steal in 11 of his last 14 games (79%). You can make a bet that he'll get another one at odds of -180 (64%), available at Bet365.
Josh Hart Over 9.5 Total Rebounds
Josh Hart has had more than 9.5 rebounds in 11 of his last 14 appearances (79%). You can wager on him to record over 9.5 rebounds again at odds of -115 (53%), again available at DraftKings.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Jalen Brunson of the Knicks to knock down over 2.5 three-pointers, with a projection of 3 made threes marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are placing a bet on the Knicks -7.5 to cover.
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