Knicks vs. Rockets Predictions and Odds - Dec 16, 2021

The Houston Rockets and New York Knicks meet in the NBA at Toyota Center on Thursday, with tipoff at 8:00 PM EST.

Dimers' top betting picks for Knicks vs. Rockets, plus game predictions, best odds and player props, are featured below.

Who will win Knicks vs. Rockets?

Based on advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Knicks-Rockets NBA matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Knicks a 66% chance of winning against the Rockets.

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Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Rockets are +5.5 underdogs against the Knicks, with -105 at PointsBet the best odds available.

For the favored Knicks (-5.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM has the best odds on offer at -110.

BetMGM has the best moneyline odds for the Rockets at +195, which means you can bet $100 to profit $195, earning a total payout of $295, if they win.

Elsewhere, PointsBet has the best moneyline odds for the Knicks at -220, where you can risk $220 to win $100, for a total payout of $320, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 215.5 with BetMGM, which has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, make sure you check all the sportsbooks available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Rockets (+5.5) are a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 215.5 points is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets for Knicks vs. Rockets

• Spread: Rockets +5.5 at -105 with PointsBet (53% probability)
• Moneyline: Rockets Win at +195 with BetMGM
• Over/Under: Under 215.5 at -110 with BetMGM (50% probability)

While the Knicks are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Rockets moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers.com is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.

Knicks vs. Rockets Score Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for New York vs. Houston at Toyota Center this Thursday has the Knicks winning 110-105.

Use our interactive widget below to explore the current Spread, Over/Under and Moneyline probabilities and odds for the game, and click or tap on See Matchup for more.

Dimers has full betting coverage of Thursday's Knicks-Rockets matchup, including pre-game predictions, top betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Knicks vs. Rockets Player Props

Prop bets are an exciting way to wager on New York vs. Houston without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.

DimersBOT uses the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Toyota Center.

Julius Randle is expected to lead the Knicks with 22 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists, while Eric Gordon is projected to have 15 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists for the Rockets.

Knicks Projected Box Score

• Julius Randle: 22 PTS, 11 REB, 7 AST
• Derrick Rose: 19 PTS, 4 REB, 5 AST
• Alec Burks: 18 PTS, 7 REB, 3 AST
• Evan Fournier: 15 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST
• Immanuel Quickley: 11 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST

Rockets Projected Box Score

• Eric Gordon: 15 PTS, 2 REB, 3 AST
• Jae'Sean Tate: 12 PTS, 6 REB, 3 AST
• Alperen Sengun: 12 PTS, 8 REB, 3 AST
• Garrison Mathews: 10 PTS, 3 REB, 1 AST
• Kenyon Martin: 10 PTS, 5 REB, 1 AST

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so keep an eye on this page for any changes to our betting analysis before Knicks vs. Rockets on Thursday December 16, 2021.

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Knicks vs. Rockets 2021 Game Info

When do the Rockets play the Knicks?

• Date: Thursday December 16, 2021
• Time: 8:00 PM EST / 5:00 PM PST
• Venue: Toyota Center

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