The New York Knicks (48-27) are 1.5-point favorites on the spread vs. the Houston Rockets (45-29) for tonight’s game at 8:00 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.
Both teams still have plenty left to play for as they try to improve their respective playoff seeds.
Below, we’ll break down our Knicks vs. Rockets prediction and picks for Tuesday night’s game. Make your NBA picks on PrizePicks and PrizePicks Team Picks and earn real money if you’re right, including on game winners, spreads, and totals!
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Knicks vs. Rockets Prediction, Spread, Over/Under
According to NBA Advanced Stats, the Knicks and the Rockets both rank inside the top 10 in defensive rating. They also sit inside the top seven in lowest field goal percentage allowed.
Where these two teams differ is on the offensive end. The Knicks are third in rating (118.5), while the Rockets are 11th (116.6). Houston has been even worse lately, slotting in at 16th in offensive rating (114.7) across their last 10 outings.
Knicks vs. Rockets Spread, Over/Under
The Knicks enter Tuesday’s game as 1.5-point favorites on the road, returning a 1.88x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.
The Rockets are underdogs at home with a 1.92x payout if they win, via PrizePicks Team Picks, where you can earn money with your picks in 35 states.
- Spread: New York Knicks -1.5
- Over/Under: 216.5
- Game Winner Payout: Knicks 1.88x | Rockets 1.92x
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Knicks vs. Rockets Injury Report
Let’s dive into the full Knicks vs. Rockets injury report for Tuesday, via NBA.com.
New York Knicks Injury Report
- G Miles McBride (pelvic): Questionable
- SG Landry Shamet (knee): OUT
Houston Rockets Injury Report
- No injuries reported.
Knicks vs. Rockets Prediction on Spread – 3/31/2026
Here are the key stats to know before locking in your Knicks vs. Rockets prediction on the spread for Tuesday, March 31 on PrizePicks.
- The Rockets are 13-22 against the spread at home.
- The Knicks are 19-15 ATS vs. teams that have won at least 55% of their games.
- Houston is 3-5 over its last eight games against teams with a winning record.
- The Rockets recently demoted F Tari Eason to the bench. He's been mired in a shooting slump, making only 34.4% of his field goal attempts since the All-Star break.
- When these two teams played in New York in February, the Knicks won 108-106 despite Rockets F Kevin Durant pouring in 30 points.
Knicks vs. Rockets Picks for PrizePicks Today: 3/31/26
Here are top Knicks vs. Rockets picks to target for Tuesday, March 31, on PrizePicks. Today’s NBA picks for PrizePicks are headlined by Rockets C Alperen Sengun and Knicks PF OG Anunoby.
Rockets C Alperen Sengun vs. Knicks Projection: 5.5 Assists
- Sengun averages 6.2 assists per game for the season, but that number is 6.7 over the last six since Eason was benched.
- With the Rockets focusing on preparing for the postseason, Sengun has averaged 35 minutes and 7.1 assists over their last seven games.
- The Knicks allow 24.9 assists per game for the season but have given up 26.9 dimes a night across their last 10.
- In the previous meeting between these teams, Sengun recorded 6 assists over 31 minutes.
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Knicks PF OG Anunoby vs. Rockets Projection: 15.5 Points
- Anunoby continues to be an efficient scorer, shooting 48.6% from the field, 38.1% from behind the arc, and 81.8% at the free throw line.
- Despite playing four fewer minutes per game than last season, the veteran forward still averages 16.7 points.
- Anunoby puts up 17.7 PPG on the road compared to 15.8 at home.
- The former Toronto Raptor went 8-for-16 from the field on his way to scoring 20 points against the Rockets in their last meeting.
Rockets PG Amen Thompson vs. Knicks Projection: 7.5 Rebounds
- Rockets PG Amen Thompson plays a ton, averaging 37 minutes a game. That helps him haul in 7.9 rebounds each night.
- The emerging guard has recorded at least 8 rebounds in seven of his last nine games. During that span, he's averaged 9.8 boards.
- Despite the Knicks giving up the third-fewest rebounds per game (40.8), Thompson posted 10 rebounds against them in February in 41 minutes.
- Since Eason was moved to the bench, Thompson's averaged 38 minutes.
Make Knicks vs. Rockets Picks on PrizePicks
The stars will be out in Houston when the Rockets host the Knicks on Tuesday. Sengun and Thompson have been playing a ton down the stretch, potentially increasing their opportunities to rack up stats. For the Knicks, Anunoby aims to continue his efficient scoring.
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