Knicks vs. Rockets Prediction, Odds, Picks - Feb. 21

The Houston Rockets (34-20) will attempt to extend a five-game road winning run at the New York Knicks (35-21) on February 21, 2026. New York is a small 3.5-point favorite against Houston when the Knicks square off with the Rockets on Saturday. A 219.5-point over/under is set for the game.

Here's everything you need to know to know about the Knicks-Rockets game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Knicks vs. Rockets Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 8:30 p.m. ET
• Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York
• TV: ABC
• Streaming: FOX One + ESPN Bundle

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Knicks vs. Rockets Prediction

ATS Pick: Rockets (+ 3.5)
O/U Pick: Over (219.5)
Score Prediction: Knicks 115 - Rockets 112

Knicks vs. Rockets Betting Insights

• The Knicks have played 38 games with more than 219.5 points scored, their current matchup's over/under, this season.
• A total of 25 Rockets games this season (out of 54) have gone over 219.5 total points scored.
• These two teams average 232.4 points per game combined, 12.9 more than the total of 219.5.
• The Knicks and the Rockets have seen their opponents average a combined 2.1 more points per game than the over/under of 219.5 set in this game.
• New York has won 31, or 68.9%, of the 45 contests in which it was the favorite this year.
• Houston has come away with three wins in the five contests it has been listed as the underdog this season.
• New York and Houston have each won one of their last two head-to-head matchups.
• The Rockets have an advantage against the spread (2-0) when hitting the court against the Knicks.
• Versus the point spread, the Rockets have failed to cover for three straight games, and were favored in all of those games.

Knicks Recent Trends

• The Knicks have gone 7-3 in their past 10 contests, with a 7-3 record against the spread in that span.
• New York's average total over the last 10 games is 3.2 points more than the 219.5 over/under listed for this matchup.
• The Knicks have played 56 games, with 29 wins against the spread.
• This season, New York has an ATS record of 21-15-1 in its 37 games as a favorite of 3.5 points or more.
• Knicks games this year have eclipsed the over/under 28 times in 54 opportunities (51.9%).
• The 117.9 points per game the Knicks score are 8.4 more points than the Rockets allow (109.5).
• New York has a 26-15-1 record against the spread and a 32-10 record overall when scoring more than 109.5 points.
• This season, the Knicks have a 47.2% shooting percentage from the field, which is 1.5% higher than the 45.7% of shots the Rockets' opponents have hit.
• The Knicks have a better record against the spread at home (19-10-0) than they do in away games (10-16-1).
• In home games, New York exceeds the over/under 51.7% of the time (15 of 29 games). It has hit the over in 48.1% of games on the road (13 of 27 contests).
• As a moneyline favorite, the Knicks have won 20 of 27 games at home, good for a .741 winning percentage. They have won 11 of 18 games away from home (.611) as a moneyline favorite.

Knicks Recent Stats

Knicks Leaders

• Jalen Brunson puts up 27.1 points, 3.4 rebounds and 6.1 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 0.7 steals and 0.1 blocks.
• Karl-Anthony Towns averages 19.8 points, 2.9 assists and 11.9 rebounds per game.
• Mikal Bridges averages 15.8 points, 4 assists and 4.2 boards per contest.
• Josh Hart posts 12.1 points, 7.5 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game, shooting 50% from the floor and 40.7% from beyond the arc with 1.5 made 3-pointers per game.
• OG Anunoby posts 16.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game. At the other end he averages 1.7 steals (sixth in league) and 0.8 blocks.

Knicks Player Props

Rockets Recent Trends

• The Rockets have covered the spread twice, and are 6-4 overall, over their last 10 games.
• Houston has averaged a total of 216.9 combined points in its last 10 games, 2.6 less than this game's total of 219.5.
• In the Rockets' 54 games this season, they have 23 wins against the spread.
• Houston is 3-1 ATS when underdogs by 3.5 points or more this season.
• The Rockets have eclipsed the over/under 40.7% of the time this season (22 of 54 games with a set point total).
• The Rockets put up only 2.4 more points per game (114.5) than the Knicks give up to opponents (112.1).
• Houston has put together a 17-11 ATS record and a 22-6 overall record in games it scores more than 112.1 points.
• The Rockets are shooting 47.2% from the field, 1.2% higher than the 46% the Knicks' opponents have shot this season.
• Against the spread, the Rockets have had better results away (15-14-0) than at home (8-17-0) .
• In 2025-26 a lower percentage of Houston's games have finished above the over/under at home (28%, seven of 25) than on the road (51.7%, 15 of 29).
• The Rockets, when moneyline favorites, have won a higher percentage of games at home (18-6) than away (13-12) this season.

Rockets Recent Stats

Rockets Leaders

• On a per-game basis, Kevin Durant gets the Rockets 26 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4.4 assists. He also averages 0.8 steals and 0.9 blocked shots.
• On a per-game basis, Alperen Sengun gives the Rockets 20.5 points, 9.2 rebounds and 6.3 assists. He also averages 1.4 steals and 1 block.
• The Rockets are getting 17.5 points, 7.6 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game from Amen Thompson this year.
• Jabari Smith Jr. is putting up 15.2 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists per contest. He is draining 44.1% of his shots from the floor and 36.1% from 3-point range, with 2.2 triples per game.
• The Rockets are getting 12.7 points, 2.6 rebounds and 3 assists per game from Reed Sheppard this season.

Rockets Player Props

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