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Knicks vs Rockets Prediction and Picks for November 4 2024

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November 4, 2024

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The New York Knicks (3-2, 3-2 ATS, 3-2 O/U) meet the Houston Rockets (3-3, 3-3 ATS, 2-4 O/U) in an inter-conference showdown on Monday evening. The Knicks posted a road win against the Pistons on Friday. The Rockets were dealt a home defeat by the Warriors in their previous clash. Each squad collected one win last season.

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New York Seeks Third Straight Win

The New York Knicks continue a four-game road trek. New York has been solid so far and has only played two home games. The Knicks posted a 116-107 road win against the Heat on Wednesday to begin the road trek. Next, they collected a dominating 128-98 road win against the Pistons on Friday in a bout that had the Knicks as 6.5-point favorites. The Knicks have covered the spread in three of their last four games.

Jalen Brunson is consistently scoring, collecting at least 21 points in all five games. The 28-year-old point guard scored 36 points on Friday and has delivered an average of 25.4 PPG on 48.5% shooting. He averaged 28.5 points in two meetings against the Rockets last season.

Mikal Bridges has converted on at least 50% of his shots in three of his last five games. The 28-year-old forward amassed 15 points in the win against the Pistons on Friday and is averaging 17.6 PPG after five games. Karl-Anthony Towns is in his first season with the Knicks. The veteran center has been outstanding, averaging 22.2 PPG and 11.2 RPG. Josh Hart is averaging 14.2 PPG.

The Knicks are 2-1 on the road this season including a loss against the Celtics. New York is averaging 116 points on the season, ranking them 11th. The defense has been shaky. They rank 28th in field goal defense. The Knicks are conceding an average of 109 points, placing them fifth.

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Rockets Dip to .500 Mark

The Houston Rockets are seeking their fourth win of the young season. Houston has been hit or miss after six games. The squad collected a 108-102 road win against the Mavericks on Thursday and could not keep the momentum in a 127-121 overtime defeat against the Warriors on Saturday. They were marked as five-point favorites in that one. The Rockets have covered the spread in three of six clashes.

Jalen Green has been solid. The 22-year-old shooting guard has scored at least 28 points in three of six games and posted 23 points in the win on Thursday. Green is sporting an average of 24.2 PPG on the season. He averaged 15.5 PPG in two clashes against the Knicks. Fred VanVleet is struggling with his shooting so far. The veteran point guard has shot below 42% in all but one game this season. He has issued an average of 12.3 PPG on 28% shooting.

Alperen Sengun has yet to find a groove. The young center has posted a field goal percentage below 40% in four of his last five games. Sengun has generated an average of 15.2 PPG along with 12 RPG. Jabari Smith Jr. scored 21 points on Saturday. The 21-year-old has reported an average of 13.5 PPG.

Houston is 1-2 at home this season including a defeat against the Hornets. The squad has been shaky in the offensive end, scoring an average of 112.3 points on the season, marking them 18th. The defense has been its top strength. They are keeping opponents to an average of only 109.5 points, placing them eighth.

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Best Bets for New York Knicks vs. Houston Rockets

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The New York Knicks are clicking. They have won three of their last four bouts including two straight road wins. The Houston Rockets have been inconsistent after the opening six games. They are only 3-3 and dropped a home clash against a poor Hornets squad and another home defeat against the Warriors on Saturday.

Furthermore, New York is shooting a sparkling 50% on the season and leads the NBA in three-point efficiency. Meanwhile, Houston has been poor in the offensive end, shooting an abysmal 41%. The Knicks have been the superior offensive squad. They rank 3rd in the NBA with 121.6 points per 100 possessions compared to only 114 points per 100 by Houston.

Prediction: New York Knicks -3.5

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I expect a barrage of scoring. As mentioned, New York is shooting a dazzling 50% and is a solid rebounding team, conceding the fewest rebounds per game which is key against this Rockets squad. NY has scored 116 and 128 points in its previous two road games.

In addition, the Knicks are mediocre in defending the three, ranking 15th in three-point defense. This is ideal for Houston. They will chuck threes. They are averaging 43 three-point attempts per game. Houston is averaging a solid 118 points at home. The over is 4-1 in the Knicks’ previous five road games.

Prediction: Over 218.5

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