Rockets vs. Knicks Game Preview: Live NBA Prediction, Odds & Picks
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Rockets vs. Knicks preview (Feb 21). Updated every 15 minutes with Kalshi odds (Knicks -3.5), Jabari Smith props & Miles McBride's status (Out - Ankle).
Today's Data Snapshot
| Market Source: | Kalshi Live Odds |
|---|---|
| Primary Prediction: | Knicks -3.5, Knicks -150, Total O 219.5 |
| Key Pick: | Jabari Smith Over 14.5 Points |
| Injury Impact: | Miles McBride (Out - Ankle) |
| Data Freshness: | 8m ago (10:38 AM EST) |
GAME PREDICTIONS
PREDICTED GAME OUTCOME
Knicks win byCHANCE TO WIN
35%65%
Model Picks
Knicks
Knicks -3.5
Knicks
Knicks -150
Total
Total O 219.5
Insights provided by the SportsGrid betting model
LATEST INJURY STATUS
Rockets INJURIES
Out For Season
The Rockets said on Wednesday (Jan. 28) that Adams underwent season-ending ankle surgery.
Out For Season
The Rockets said on Monday (Sept. 22) that VanVleet suffered a torn ACL and may be out for the entire 2025-26 campaign, per Shams Charania of ESPN.
Knicks INJURIES
Out
McBride will undergo surgery for a core muscle injury and may be sidelined until the playoffs, according to James L. Edwards III of The Athletic.
LATEST PLAYER PROPS
Feb 21 - 8:30 PM
NYK
MARKET
2.5 3 Point FG Made
PICK
Over
RATING
PROJECTION
2.9
LATEST PLAYER PROPS
HOU
NYK
Feb 21 ·8:30 PM
Jabari Smith
Points
HOU
NYK
Feb 21 ·8:30 PM
Kevin Durant
3 Point FG Made
HOU
NYK
Feb 21 ·8:30 PM
Kevin Durant
Points
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the latest odds and spread for Houston Rockets vs. New York Knicks?
The Knicks are favored by 3.5 points (-3.5), while the Rockets are underdogs +3.5 points. The moneyline is Rockets +144 and Knicks -150. The total is set at 219.5 points.
Who is projected to win Houston Rockets vs. New York Knicks, and what are the win probabilities?
The model projects the Knicks to win by 5.0 points. Win probability is 65% for the Knicks and 35% for the Rockets.
What is the injury report for the Houston Rockets and New York Knicks?
The latest injury report shows Steven Adams (Out For Season – ankle), Fred VanVleet (Out For Season – acl) for the Rockets, while Miles McBride (Out – ankle) are listed for the Knicks.
What are the best bets for Houston Rockets vs. New York Knicks (spread, moneyline, total)
The SportsGrid model's top game pick is Knicks -3.5. The projected margin supports this pick.
What are the top player prop picks for Houston Rockets vs. New York Knicks?
Top player props include Jabari Smith Over 14.5 Points, Kevin Durant Over 2.5 3 Point FG Made, Kevin Durant Over 24.5 Points. These are highlighted as strong value plays by the SportsGrid model.
