The Houston Rockets face the New York Knicks in a key NBA interconference matchup on Saturday night. Houston is coming off a 105-101 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday, while New York dropped a 126-111 decision to the Detroit Pistons that same night. The Rockets (34-20), who are second in the Southwest Division, are 16-13 on the road this season. The Knicks (35-21), who are second in the Atlantic Division, are 21-8 on their home court.

Tip-off from Madison Square Garden in New York is set for 8:30 p.m. ET. The Knicks lead the all-time series 79-76, but the Rockets have won two of the last three meetings. The Knicks are a 2.5-point favorite in the latest Rockets vs. Knicks odds from DraftKings Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 213.5. 

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