Teams looking to get back into the win column clash when the Houston Rockets face the New York Knicks Monday. Houston dropped a 110-98 decision to Brooklyn Saturday, while the Knicks fell 128-112 to the Los Angeles Lakers that same day. The Rockets (32-16), who have lost two in a row, are 17-7 on the road this season. The Knicks (32-17), who are 7-3 in their last 10 games, are 17-9 on their home court in 2024-25. Jabari Smith Jr. (hand) and Fred VanVleet (ankle) are out for Houston, while Alperen Sengun (calf) is questionable. OG Anunoby (foot) is out for New York.
Tipoff from Madison Square Garden in New York is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. The Rockets won the only meeting this season, a 109-97 victory at Houston on Nov. 4. The Knicks are 6.5-point favorites in the latest Rockets vs. Knicks odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 224. New York is at -249 on the money line (risk $249 to win $100), while Houston is at +203 (risk $100 to win $203).
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