Away Team
Record 41-31
Last 5 2-3 last five
ATS 34-37-1 ATS
Road 18-19 road
Standings
NBA GAME PREVIEW
Schedule
Tipoff Countdown
6:17:35
Start Time 1899-12-30 20:00:00 EST
Date March 31, 2026
Venue Toyota Center
Where To Watch ESPN
Where To Stream NBA League Pass
Season Series Houston leads 2-1

Houston enters with strong home dominance while New York faces pressure after recent ATS struggles creating sharp interest in whether market continues backing Rockets or corrects late.

Home Team
Record 48-24
Last 5 4-1 last five
ATS 42-30-0 ATS
Home 27-12 home
Analysis Updated: 8:10 AM ET
Injuries Checked: 8:05 AM ET
Odds Updated: 1:50 PM ET

Betting Snapshot

Spread
HOU +1.5
Open: HOU +1.5
Market Steady

Spread Movement

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Moneyline
HOU -108
Open: HOU -105
Favorite Taking Support

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Total
217.5
Open: 219.5
Total Dropping

Total Movement

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Best Free Prop Pick

FREE PROP
Karl-Anthony Towns Over 30.5 PTS+REB+AST
Houston fast pace inflates scoring opportunities for player props New York turnover issues increase opponent scoring chances Green high usage rate supports strong scoring prop value

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Best Home Spread
DraftKings | HOU +1.5
Best Home Moneyline
LowVig.ag | HOU +101
Best Over Line
BetRivers | 217
Best Away Spread
BetOnline.ag | NY 0
Best Away Moneyline
FanDuel | NY -110
Best Under Line
BetMGM | 218.5
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Sportsbook Spread Moneyline Total
FanDuelNY -1
HOU +1
NY -110
HOU -106
O 217.5
U 217.5
DraftKingsNY -1.5
HOU +1.5
NY -112
HOU -108
O 217.5
U 217.5
BetMGMNY -1.5
HOU +1.5
NY -118
HOU -102
O 218.5
U 218.5
BetRiversNY -1
HOU +1
NY -114
HOU -109
O 217
U 217
FanaticsNY -1
HOU +1
NY -115
HOU -105
O 217.5
U 217.5
BovadaNY -1
HOU +1
NY -115
HOU -105
O 217.5
U 217.5
BetOnline.agNY 0
HOU 0
NY -119
HOU -101
O 217.5
U 217.5
LowVig.agNY 0
HOU 0
NY -117
HOU +101
O 217.5
U 217.5
MyBookie.agNY -1
HOU +1
NY -115
HOU -106
O 217.5
U 217.5
BetUSNY -1
HOU +1
NY -115
HOU -105
O 217.5
U 217.5
CaesarsNY -1
HOU +1
NY -115
HOU -105
O 217.5
U 217.5

Injury Report

New York has dealt with minor rotation injuries affecting bench depth while Houston remains largely healthy with only limited role player concerns not expected to impact primary production significantly.

Key Players

New York
Jalen Brunson
Averaging 26 points and 7 assists over last five games
Houston
Jalen Green
Averaging 27 points with high efficiency over last five games

Key Matchup Edge

Houston's pace and transition scoring versus New York's slower defensive sets creates a key advantage especially if turnovers lead to fast break opportunities.

3 Things to Watch

  • Transition scoring margin impact
  • Houston pace control advantage
  • New York half court execution test

Betting Breakdown

Houston enters with strong momentum driven by efficient offense and home dominance while New York struggles to maintain defensive consistency especially against fast paced teams. Bettors should focus on Houston's ability to dictate tempo and create transition opportunities which have been a consistent edge. If New York cannot slow the game and limit turnovers they risk falling behind quickly as Houston capitalizes on scoring runs and maintains pressure throughout the matchup.

New York Betting Outlook

New York continues to rely on Brunson's playmaking and scoring but their inconsistency defensively and difficulty handling fast tempo teams remains a concern. On the road they have struggled to close games and maintain efficiency making them a risky betting side unless they can control pace and limit mistakes.

Houston Betting Outlook

Houston has built one of the strongest home profiles in the league with explosive scoring and improved defensive effort. Their ability to push pace and capitalize on turnovers creates a difficult matchup for slower teams. If they maintain offensive efficiency they are well positioned to control this game from start to finish.

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New York Knicks vs Houston Rockets FAQ

What is the current spread for New York Knicks vs Houston Rockets?

The current home spread is HOU +1.5, while the away spread is NY -1.5.

How far has the spread moved for New York Knicks vs Houston Rockets?

The spread opened at HOU +1.5 and is now HOU +1.5.

What is the current moneyline for New York Knicks vs Houston Rockets?

The current moneyline is NY -112 / HOU -108.

How far has the moneyline moved for New York Knicks vs Houston Rockets?

The moneyline opened at NY -115 / HOU -105 and is now NY -112 / HOU -108.

What is the current total for New York Knicks vs Houston Rockets?

The current total is 217.5.

How far has the total moved for New York Knicks vs Houston Rockets?

The total opened at 219.5 and is now 217.5.

Is the market taking the underdog in New York Knicks vs Houston Rockets?

Current market signal: Market Steady.

Is the market taking the favorite in New York Knicks vs Houston Rockets?

Current market signal: Favorite Taking Support.

Is the total dropping for New York Knicks vs Houston Rockets?

Current totals signal: Total Dropping.

Is the total rising for New York Knicks vs Houston Rockets?

Current totals signal: Total Dropping.

Where to watch New York Knicks vs Houston Rockets?

You can watch this game on ESPN. For the latest broadcast details, see Where to Watch.

Where to stream New York Knicks vs Houston Rockets?

You can stream this game on NBA League Pass.

What is the best free prop bet for New York Knicks vs Houston Rockets?

Karl-Anthony Towns Over 30.5 PTS+REB+AST

What is the biggest matchup edge for New York Knicks vs Houston Rockets?

Houston's pace and transition scoring versus New York's slower defensive sets creates a key advantage especially if turnovers lead to fast break opportunities.

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LEAN %WIN UNITS RESULT
BOS@CHA BOS +1.5 54.8% 4 WIN
ORL@TOR TOR -1.5 53.1% 3 WIN
WAS@POR POR -15.5 53.3% 2 WIN
SAC@BKN SAC PK 54.2% 4 LOSS
PHI@CHA PHI +6.5 54.9% 4 WIN
CHI@MEM CHI -3.5 54.4% 4 LOSS
DET@MIN MIN -2 56.4% 6 LOSS
UTA@PHX DEVIN BOOKER OVER 3.5 REB 55.1% 5 LOSS
PHI@CHA COBY WHITE OVER 2.5 REB 53.8% 3 WIN
WAS@GS GS -13.5 54.8% 4 LOSS
UTA@DEN UNDER 248.5 53.7% 3 LOSS
SAC@ORL ORL -15 54.8% 4 LOSS
DAL@DEN CHRISTIAN BRAUN OVER 20.5 POINTS + REBOUNDS + ASSTS 54.6% 4 LOSS
CHI@PHI PHI -6.5 53.1% 2 WIN
TOR@LAC LAC -4 54.9% 5 WIN
BKN@GS GS -12 56.5% 6 LOSS
OKC@BOS OKC -1.5 57.0% 6 LOSS
WAS@UTA OVER 238.5 55.3% 4 WIN
SAC@CHA CHA -17.5 56.4% 6 WIN
NO@NY JOSH HART OVER 19.5 PTS + REB 55.3% 5 LOSS
ORL@CLE GOGA BITADZE UNDER 2.5 FIELD GOALS MADE 54.2% 4 WIN
MIL@LAC LAC -13 53.6% 2 WIN
BKN@POR POR -14.5 63.1% 3 WIN
LAL@DET LAL -1.5 54.2% 4 LOSS
BKN@POR TOUMANI CAMARA OVER 1.5 STEALS & BLOCKS 55.1% 5 WIN
MIL@LAC OUSMANE DIENG UNDER 8.5 REB + ASST 54.3% 4 LOSS
MIN@BOS RUDY GOBERT UNDER 22.5 PTS + REB 55.8% 5 WIN
POR@DEN AARON GORDON OVER 23.5 PTS + REB + ASST 55.2% 5 LOSS
OKC@WAS OKC -20.5 53.6% 2 WIN
LAC@DAL LAC -7 54.7% 4 PUSH
IND@SA SA -18.5 55.4% 5 LOSS
MIL@PHX PHX -11.5 56.6% 6 LOSS
MIA@HOU REED SHEPPARD OVER 6.5 REB+ ASST 55.7% 5 WIN
LAC@DAL LEBRON JAMES UNDER 12.5 REB + ASST 54.7% 4 WIN
ATL@HOU HOU -3 54.9% 4 WIN
GS@DET PAT SPENCER UNDER 6.5 REB + ASST 54.7% 4 WIN
PHI@SAC SAC +3.5 54.2% 4 LOSS
CLE@CHI CLE -12.5 56.2% 6 LOSS
LAL@MIA DEANDRE AYTON OVER 7.5 REB 55.2% 5 LOSS
ATL@DAL ATL -8 56.1% 6 WIN
DEN@MEM MEM +13.5 53.3% 2 WIN
TOR@CHI TOR -7 54.7% 4 WIN
GS@BOS BOS -11.5 54.6% 4 WIN
LAC@NO ZION WILLIAMSON UNDER 25.5 PTS + ASST 53.7% 3 WIN
UTA@MIN ISAIAH COLLIER UNDER 6.5 FIELD GOALS MADE 55.2% 5 WIN
CLE@MIL EVAN MOBLEY OVER 1.5 TURNOVERS 55.6% 5 LOSS
PHI@DEN CAMERON PAYNE UNDER 5.5 REB + ASST 54.5% 4 WIN
PHX@MIN MIN -3.5 53.1% 2 WIN
PHI@DEN DEN -15.5 53.7% 3 WIN
CLE@MIL CLE -10.5 54.9% 4 LOSS
SA@SAC SA -13 56.0% 6 WIN