<p>At 7:30 ET, the New York Knicks (-211) will host the Houston Rockets (+176) at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks are favored by 5.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 223.5.</p>

<p>This non-conference matchup will be televised on NBA TV. The Rockets are currently on a two-game losing streak and hold a 32-16 record. They are 3rd in the Western Conference and 2nd in the Southwest Division. The Knicks are also 32-17 and are 3rd in the Eastern Conference and 2nd in the Atlantic Division.</p><h3>HOUSTON ROCKETS VS NEW YORK KNICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Knicks -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:30 ET on Monday, February 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK KNICKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 132-101 in favor of the Knicks.</li><li>Our projections have Jalen Brunson finishing with 28 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Knicks finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.6% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Does Houston Have A Chance at Madison Square Garden?</h3><p>The Rockets fell to 32-16 on the season after a 110-98 home loss to the Nets on Saturday. Houston, who were -13 point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 208 came in just under the 209.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 26-23 in the 1st quarter, the Rockets struggled in the 2nd, getting outscored 27-15. They went into the 4th quarter down 83-64 but managed to win the final period 34-27, though it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.</p><p>In their 98-point effort against the Nets, the Rockets shot just 40% from the field and 30.8% from three, connecting on 12 threes. Jalen Green led the way with 29 points, hitting 3 threes at 27.3% efficiency.</p> <p>Dillon Brooks added 16 points, shooting 50% from the field and 40% from deep. Tari Eason contributed 12 points, making both of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Defensively, the Rockets gave up 110 points to the Nets, allowing 26 in the 1st quarter, 27 in the 2nd, 30 in the 3rd, and 27 in the 4th. Brooklyn shot 49% from the field.</p> <p>Houston limited the Nets to 10 threes on 37% shooting. Brooklyn went 14/21 from the line. The Rockets had 30 defensive rebounds, gave up 13 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals and 6 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Knicks Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Knicks fell to 32-17 on the season after a 128-112 loss to the Lakers on Saturday. New York, who were -11 point favorites, not only lost but failed to cover the spread at home. The total score of 240 points exceeded the O/U line of 226.5 by 13.5 points.</p> <p>After a 32-32 tie in the 1st quarter, the Knicks were outscored 27-22 in the 2nd. They bounced back in the 3rd, edging the Lakers 35-32, but things unraveled in the 4th, where they were outscored 37-23.</p><p>Josh Hart led the Knicks with 26 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists in their 128-112 loss to the Lakers, shooting 68.8% from the field. Jalen Brunson followed with 17 points, though he shot just 38.9%, and Mikal Bridges added 16 points, hitting 50% of his shots and making 2 threes.</p> <p>The Knicks made 10 threes, shooting 35.7% from beyond the arc, and finished with a 46.3% field goal percentage overall. Hart scored 9 points in the 3rd quarter and 8 in the 4th, while Brunson also added 8 points in the final period.</p><p>The Knicks struggled defensively against the Lakers, giving up 128 points on 58% shooting. They allowed 32 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters and 37 in the 4th.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Lakers hit 19 threes at a 47% clip. The Knicks did manage to limit free throws, with the Lakers going 15/18 from the line.</p>

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