The Houston Rockets (34-20) visit the New York Knicks (35-21) after winning five straight road games. The Knicks are favored by only 2.5 points in the contest, which tips at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 21, 2026.<\/p>\n
Watch the NBA, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link<\/a> to sign up.<\/p>\n Listen to the game on ESPN New York<\/a><\/p>\n Knicks vs. Rockets Predictions for Saturday<\/p>\n Our computer model for this game calls for a final score of Knicks 115, Rockets 112.<\/p>\n Moneyline Pick: Knicks (-143) Knicks 2025-26 Betting Trends<\/p>\n New York has a 30-26-0 record against the spread this season. Houston is 23-31-0 against the spread this season.
\nTotal Pick: Over 214.5 (computer predicts 227.0 points)
\nPick ATS: Rockets (+2.5)
\nRecent Knicks vs. Rockets Matchups<\/p>\n
\nThe Knicks are 24-16 against the spread when favored by 2.5 points or more this season.
\nIn New York’s 54 games with a set total, 28 have hit the over (51.9%).
\nThis season, the Knicks have won 31 out of the 46 games, or 67.4%, in which they’ve been favored.
\nNew York has a record of 29-10, a 74.4% win rate, when it’s favored by -143 or more by oddsmakers this season.
\nRockets 2025-26 Betting Trends<\/p>\n
\nIn games this season in which they were an underdog by 2.5 points or more, the Rockets have a 4-1 record against the spread.
\nHouston has hit the over in 22 of its 54 games with a set total (40.7%).
\nThe Rockets have won three of the five games they were the underdog on the moneyline this season (60%).
\nHouston has a record of 3-2 in games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +120 or longer (60%).<\/p>\n