The Rockets will play the Knicks on Wednesday, January 17th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:40 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Houston Rockets and the New York Knicks will tip-off on Wednesday, January 17th, 2024 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2023-24 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Houston Rockets come to this game with a 89.00 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the New York Knicks, is currently 93.00. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets currently have a 4-14 away team record. They now rank 8th in the league for away team wins.
- Home New York Knicks - The New York Knicks come to the floor sporting a 11-5 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 8th in the league for home team wins in the 2023-24 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Houston Rockets currently rank 20th (112.7) for average points scored per game. The New York Knicks stand 16th, averaging 115.1 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 111.8 points against the Houston Rockets, ranking them 19th in the league. Meanwhile, the New York Knicks currently rank 21st in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 111.3 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Houston Rockets currently have a 7-2 Western Southwest Division division record. Their opponent, the New York Knicks, come to the game with a 4-3 Eastern Atlantic Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Houston Rockets have a 19-20 overall record, while the New York Knicks have a 23-17 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arrgh! The Rockets clash with the Knicks in New York tonight!
The thrilling battle takes place in the fiery cauldron of Madison Square Garden...
Houston Rockets, 19-20 overall... New York Knicks, 23-17 overall...
Rockets, 7-2 division record... Knicks, 4-3 division record...
Houston averages 112.7 points... Knicks average 115.1 points per game...
Be sure to review each team's performance stats before walking the plank...
Our preferred sportsbooks offer best point spreads, totals, and moneylines...
We have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below...
Best Rockets at Knicks Odds
| Underdog Houston Rockets | Favorite New York Knicks |
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| Underdog Houston Rockets | Favorite New York Knicks |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The New York Knicks are -6.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Houston Rockets are +6.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 220.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 220.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The New York Knicks are the -250 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Houston Rockets are the +200 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Rockets
Knicks
1/17/24 7:40pm EST | +6.5 -110-6.5 -110 |
Underdog Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +6.5 Houston Rockets underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.
Favorite New York Knicks - New York Knicks bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -6.5 New York Knicks favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Houston Rockets at New York Knicks Prop Bets
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Rockets
Knicks
Game to Overtime
1/17/24 7:40pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
HOU at NYK 1/17/24 7:40pm EST | 107.5 o -110107.5 u -120Bet |
Knicks
Team Total Points
HOU at NYK 1/17/24 7:40pm EST | 113.5 o -120113.5 u -105Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points Scored
HOU at NYK 1/17/24 7:40pm EST | 21.5 o -11521.5 u -115Bet |
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Amen Thompson
Points Scored
HOU at NYK 1/17/24 7:40pm EST | 5.5 o -1255.5 u -105Bet |
Cam Whitmore
Points Scored
HOU at NYK 1/17/24 7:40pm EST | 10.5 o -12510.5 u -105Bet |
Dillon Brooks
Points Scored
HOU at NYK 1/17/24 7:40pm EST | 11.5 o -12011.5 u -110Bet |
Donte DiVincenzo
Points Scored
HOU at NYK 1/17/24 7:40pm EST | 13.5 o -10513.5 u -130Bet |
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Fred VanVleet
Points Scored
HOU at NYK 1/17/24 7:40pm EST | 15.5 o -13515.5 u +100Bet |
Isaiah Hartenstein
Points Scored
HOU at NYK 1/17/24 7:40pm EST | 8.5 o -1358.5 u +100Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points Scored
HOU at NYK 1/17/24 7:40pm EST | 12.5 o -13012.5 u -105Bet |
Jalen Brunson
Points Scored
HOU at NYK 1/17/24 7:40pm EST | 26.5 o -12026.5 u -110Bet |
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Jalen Green
Points Scored
HOU at NYK 1/17/24 7:40pm EST | 17.5 o +10017.5 u -135Bet |
Julius Randle
Points Scored
HOU at NYK 1/17/24 7:40pm EST | 27.5 o -11027.5 u -120Bet |
OG Anunoby
Points Scored
HOU at NYK 1/17/24 7:40pm EST | 15.5 o +10015.5 u -130Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at NYK 1/17/24 7:40pm EST | 35.5 o -11535.5 u -115Bet |
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Amen Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at NYK 1/17/24 7:40pm EST | 11.5 o -10511.5 u -125Bet |
Cam Whitmore
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at NYK 1/17/24 7:40pm EST | 15.5 o -11515.5 u -115Bet |
Dillon Brooks
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at NYK 1/17/24 7:40pm EST | 15.5 o -12515.5 u -105Bet |
Donte DiVincenzo
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at NYK 1/17/24 7:40pm EST | 20.5 o -11020.5 u -120Bet |
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Fred VanVleet
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at NYK 1/17/24 7:40pm EST | 27.5 o -12027.5 u -115Bet |
Isaiah Hartenstein
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at NYK 1/17/24 7:40pm EST | 23.5 o -11523.5 u -115Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at NYK 1/17/24 7:40pm EST | 22.5 o -12522.5 u -105Bet |
Jalen Brunson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at NYK 1/17/24 7:40pm EST | 37.5 o -12037.5 u -110Bet |
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Jalen Green
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at NYK 1/17/24 7:40pm EST | 24.5 o -12024.5 u -110Bet |
Julius Randle
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at NYK 1/17/24 7:40pm EST | 40.5 o -12540.5 u -105Bet |
OG Anunoby
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at NYK 1/17/24 7:40pm EST | 21.5 o -12021.5 u -115Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| x - New York Knicks | 50 | 32 | 0.610 | +14.0 | 27-14 | 23-18 | 12-5 | 35-17 | 112.8 | 108.2 | +4.6 | W5 | 6-4 |
| e - Houston Rockets | 41 | 41 | 0.500 | +23.0 | 27-14 | 14-27 | 9-7 | 28-24 | 114.3 | 113.2 | +1.1 | W2 | 4-6 |
Houston Rockets & New York Knicks Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Houston Rockets Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Rockets | +4000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Knicks | +1100 Bet |
Houston Rockets & New York Knicks Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Houston Rockets vs New York Knicks NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Houston Rockets vs New York Knicks Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Houston Rockets vs New York Knicks Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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