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

The Houston Rockets (34-20) will attempt to build on a five-game road winning stretch at the New York Knicks (35-21) on February 21, 2026. Saturday's matchup between the Knicks and the Rockets has no set line.

Here is everything you need 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 and TV Channel

• 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

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O/U Pick: Under ()
Score Prediction: Knicks 115 - Rockets 112

Knicks Recent Trends

• The Knicks have gone 7-3 in their last 10 contests, with a 7-3 record against the spread in that span.
• The Knicks have played 56 games, with 29 wins against the spread.
• Knicks games this year have hit the over on 28 of 54 set point totals.
• The 117.9 points per game the Knicks put up are 8.4 more points than the Rockets allow (109.5).
• New York is 26-15-1 against the spread and 32-10 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 made.
• The Knicks have done a better job covering the spread when playing at home (19-10-0) than they have in road affairs (10-16-1).
• New York has eclipsed the over/under in a higher percentage of home games (51.7%) than games on the road (48.1%).
• The Knicks have played better as a moneyline favorite in home games, posting a home record of 20-7, compared to going 11-7 in away games.

Knicks Recent Stats

Knicks Leaders

• Jalen Brunson averages 27.1 points, 3.4 boards and 6.1 assists per game, shooting 47.2% from the field and 37.5% from beyond the arc with 2.9 made treys per game.
• Karl-Anthony Towns puts up 19.8 points, 11.9 boards and 2.9 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 0.9 steals and 0.6 blocks.
• Mikal Bridges posts 15.8 points, 4.0 assists and 4.2 boards per contest.
• Josh Hart puts up 12.1 points, 7.5 boards and 5.2 assists per game, shooting 50.0% from the floor and 40.7% from downtown with 1.5 made 3-pointers per game.
• OG Anunoby puts up 16.4 points, 5.4 boards and 2.3 assists per contest, shooting 47.3% from the field and 36.1% from downtown with 2.0 made 3-pointers per contest.

Rockets Recent Trends

• The Rockets have covered the spread twice, and are 6-4 overall, over their past 10 contests.
• In the Rockets' 54 games this year, they have 23 wins against the spread.
• Rockets games this season have eclipsed the over/under 40.7% of the time (22 out of 54 games with a set point total).
• The Rockets' 114.5 points per game are only 2.4 more points than the 112.1 the Knicks allow.
• When it scores more than 112.1 points, Houston is 17-11 against the spread and 22-6 overall.
• The Rockets are shooting 47.2% from the field, 1.2% higher than the 46.0% the Knicks' opponents have shot this season.
• This season, the Rockets are 8-17-0 at home against the spread (.320 winning percentage). On the road, they are 15-14-0 ATS (.517).
• In 2025-26 a lower percentage of Houston's games have finished above the over/under at home (28%, seven of 25) compared to on the road (51.7%, 15 of 29).
• The Rockets' winning percentage at home as moneyline favorites is .750 (18-6), and away it is .520 (13-12).

Rockets Recent Stats

Rockets Leaders

• Kevin Durant is averaging 26.0 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game. He's also draining 51.0% of his shots from the field and 40.4% from beyond the arc, with 2.3 triples per contest.
• The Rockets are getting 20.5 points, 9.2 rebounds and 6.3 assists per game from Alperen Sengun this season.
• Amen Thompson is putting up 17.5 points, 7.6 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game. He is making 50.4% of his shots from the floor.
• Jabari Smith Jr. gives the Rockets 15.2 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists per contest while delivering 0.8 steals and 1.0 block.
• Reed Sheppard is putting up 12.7 points, 2.6 rebounds and 3.0 assists per contest. He is making 42.5% of his shots from the floor and 38.4% from beyond the arc, with 2.4 treys per contest.

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