The Knicks will play the Rockets on Tuesday, March 31st, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
As we wrap up the 2025-26 NBA regular season, the New York Knicks and the Houston Rockets will take to the court on Tuesday, March 31st, 2026. Recall that the NBA determines playoff seeds using each team's win-loss records. Now's the chance for either team to finalize their season standing and hopefully secure a playoff berth. The following are some useful handicapping stats compiled throughout the season. Be sure to review the best point spread, total, and moneyline betting odds below.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The New York Knicks arrive at this game with a 95.00 power ranking. Meanwhile, the Houston Rockets, have a 94.33 ranking. The higher SportsBetting3.com power ranking usually correlates with the favorite team.
- Away New York Knicks - The New York Knicks sport a 20-18 away team record. That result ranks them 7th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets hit the floor with a 25-10 home team record. They're wrapping up the 2025-26 season ranked 5th in the league for home team wins.
- Average Points Per Game - The New York Knicks sit 9th (116.8) for average points scored per game. The Houston Rockets stand 17th, averaging 114.4 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 110.5 points against the New York Knicks per game this season. That result puts them 24th in the league for the 2025-26 season. The Houston Rockets stand 25th in the league for points scored against them, meaning they've allowed 110.1 OPPG on average.
- Team Division Records - The New York Knicks wind down the season with a 12-3 Eastern Atlantic Division division record. Their opponent, the Houston Rockets, have a 9-6 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The New York Knicks have a 48-27 overall record, while the Houston Rockets have a 45-29 standing. Note that the NBA determines playoff seeds using team win-loss records, subject to tie breaking rules.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, mateys! The New York Knicks be sailin' to Houston to battle the Rockets...in a crucial late-season matchup. The Knicks be standin' at 48-27 overall...while the Rockets be holdin' a 45-29 record for the season. Both teams be fightin' for playoff seeds.
The Knicks be dominatin' their Eastern Atlantic Division...with a 12-3 record, while the Rockets be holdin' a 9-6 record in the Western Southwest Division. The Knicks be scorin' an average of 116.8 points per game...while the Rockets be scorin' an average of 114.4 points per game.
Review each team's season standings below...and look at the best point spread, total, and moneyline bets for this matchup below from our sports betting partners. Take a gander at this game's prop bets for each team and individual players.
It be a battle for supremacy on the court...as the Knicks and Rockets clash in a fierce showdown. May the best team prevail in this epic duel on the hardwood.
Best Knicks at Rockets Odds
| Underdog Houston Rockets | Favorite New York Knicks |
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| Underdog Houston Rockets | Favorite New York Knicks |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The New York Knicks are -1.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Houston Rockets are +1.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 218.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 218.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The New York Knicks are the -118 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Houston Rockets are the -102 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Knicks
Rockets
3/31/26 8:10pm EDT | -1.5 -105+1.5 -115 |
Underdog Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +1.5 Houston Rockets underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.
Favorite New York Knicks - New York Knicks bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -1.5 New York Knicks favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.
New York Knicks at Houston Rockets Prop Bets
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Knicks
Rockets
Game to Overtime
3/31/26 8:10pm EDT | Yes +1100No -3000Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
NYK at HOU 3/31/26 8:10pm EDT | 109.5 o -110109.5 u -118Bet |
Knicks
Team Total Points
NYK at HOU 3/31/26 8:10pm EDT | 109.5 o -118109.5 u -110Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at HOU 3/31/26 8:10pm EDT | 33.5 o -11533.5 u -115Bet |
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Amen Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at HOU 3/31/26 8:10pm EDT | 27.5 o -13027.5 u -105Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at HOU 3/31/26 8:10pm EDT | 23.5 o +10023.5 u -130Bet |
Jalen Brunson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at HOU 3/31/26 8:10pm EDT | 33.5 o -12033.5 u -110Bet |
Josh Hart
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at HOU 3/31/26 8:10pm EDT | 23.5 o -10523.5 u -125Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| x - New York Knicks | 53 | 29 | 0.646 | +11.0 | 30-10 | 22-19 | 14-3 | 35-17 | 116.5 | 110.1 | +6.4 | L1 | 6-4 |
| x - Houston Rockets | 52 | 30 | 0.634 | +12.0 | 30-11 | 22-19 | 10-6 | 29-23 | 115.2 | 110.0 | +5.2 | W1 | 9-1 |
New York Knicks & Houston Rockets Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
New York Knicks Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Knicks | +600 Bet |
No NBA Championship TM Houston Rockets YR: futures available
New York Knicks & Houston Rockets Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the New York Knicks vs Houston Rockets NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Tuesday, March 31st, 2026 at 8:10 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the New York Knicks vs Houston Rockets Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the New York Knicks vs Houston Rockets Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.