The Rockets will play the Knicks on Saturday, February 21st, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:40 pm EST. 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
The Houston Rockets and the New York Knicks will tip-off on Saturday, February 21st, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Houston Rockets come to this game with a 95.00 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the New York Knicks, is currently 96.33. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets currently have a 15-13 away team record. They now rank 5th in the league for away team wins.
- Home New York Knicks - The New York Knicks come to the floor sporting a 21-7 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 2nd in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Houston Rockets currently rank 18th (114.6) for average points scored per game. The New York Knicks stand 7th, averaging 118.0 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 109.6 points against the Houston Rockets, ranking them 22nd in the league. Meanwhile, the New York Knicks currently rank 20th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 111.9 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Houston Rockets currently have a 6-5 Western Southwest Division division record. Their opponent, the New York Knicks, come to the game with a 10-3 Eastern Atlantic Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Houston Rockets have a 33-20 overall record, while the New York Knicks have a 35-20 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye mateys! Houston Rockets clash with New York Knicks on Saturday...
Get ready for a showdown at the Knicks' venue...
Rockets have a 33-20 overall standing, Knicks have a 35-20 standing...
Rockets have a 6-5 division record, Knicks have a 10-3 record...
Be sure to review each team's performance stats... Our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads... We have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below.
Best Rockets at Knicks Odds
| Underdog Houston Rockets | Favorite New York Knicks |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Houston Rockets | Favorite New York Knicks |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The New York Knicks are -3.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Houston Rockets are +3.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 220.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 220.5 -118 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $118 to win $100 betting the under.
The New York Knicks are the -160 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Houston Rockets are the +135 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Rockets
Knicks
2/21/26 8:40pm EST | +3.5 -105-3.5 -105 |
Underdog Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +3.5 Houston Rockets underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite New York Knicks - New York Knicks bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -3.5 New York Knicks favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Houston Rockets at New York Knicks Prop Bets
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Rockets
Knicks
Game to Overtime
2/21/26 8:40pm EST | Yes +1150No -3000Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
HOU at NYK 2/21/26 8:40pm EST | 108.5 o -115108.5 u -110Bet |
Knicks
Team Total Points
HOU at NYK 2/21/26 8:40pm EST | 111.5 o -115111.5 u -110Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points Scored
HOU at NYK 2/21/26 8:40pm EST | 17.5 o -12517.5 u -105Bet |
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Amen Thompson
Points Scored
HOU at NYK 2/21/26 8:40pm EST | 15.5 o +10015.5 u -130Bet |
Clint Capela
Points Scored
HOU at NYK 2/21/26 8:40pm EST | 2.5 o -1102.5 u -120Bet |
Dorian Finney-Smith
Points Scored
HOU at NYK 2/21/26 8:40pm EST | 4.5 o -1304.5 u -105Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points Scored
HOU at NYK 2/21/26 8:40pm EST | 13.5 o -11013.5 u -120Bet |
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Jalen Brunson
Points Scored
HOU at NYK 2/21/26 8:40pm EST | 25.5 o -11825.5 u -110Bet |
Jose Alvarado
Points Scored
HOU at NYK 2/21/26 8:40pm EST | 6.5 o -1106.5 u -118Bet |
Josh Hart
Points Scored
HOU at NYK 2/21/26 8:40pm EST | 11.5 o -12511.5 u -105Bet |
Karl-Anthony Towns
Points Scored
HOU at NYK 2/21/26 8:40pm EST | 17.5 o -11517.5 u -118Bet |
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Kevin Durant
Points Scored
HOU at NYK 2/21/26 8:40pm EST | 24.5 o -11024.5 u -120Bet |
Landry Shamet
Points Scored
HOU at NYK 2/21/26 8:40pm EST | 7.5 o -1407.5 u +105Bet |
Mikal Bridges
Points Scored
HOU at NYK 2/21/26 8:40pm EST | 14.5 o -10514.5 u -130Bet |
Mitchell Robinson
Points Scored
HOU at NYK 2/21/26 8:40pm EST | 4.5 o -1054.5 u -130Bet |
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OG Anunoby
Points Scored
HOU at NYK 2/21/26 8:40pm EST | 14.5 o -13014.5 u -105Bet |
Reed Sheppard
Points Scored
HOU at NYK 2/21/26 8:40pm EST | 11.5 o -11511.5 u -118Bet |
Tari Eason
Points Scored
HOU at NYK 2/21/26 8:40pm EST | 12.5 o -11012.5 u -120Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at NYK 2/21/26 8:40pm EST | 32.5 o -11532.5 u -115Bet |
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Amen Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at NYK 2/21/26 8:40pm EST | 26.5 o -11526.5 u -115Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at NYK 2/21/26 8:40pm EST | 21.5 o -11021.5 u -125Bet |
Jalen Brunson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at NYK 2/21/26 8:40pm EST | 34.5 o -14034.5 u +105Bet |
Josh Hart
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at NYK 2/21/26 8:40pm EST | 24.5 o -10524.5 u -125Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| New York Knicks | 35 | 20 | 0.636 | +6.5 | 21-7 | 13-13 | 10-3 | 24-13 | 118.0 | 111.9 | +6.1 | W1 | 8-2 |
| Houston Rockets | 33 | 20 | 0.623 | +7.5 | 18-7 | 15-13 | 6-5 | 19-16 | 114.6 | 109.6 | +5.0 | L1 | 6-4 |
Houston Rockets & New York Knicks 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.
Houston Rockets Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Rockets | +2800 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Knicks | +1700 Bet |
Houston Rockets & New York Knicks Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Houston Rockets vs New York Knicks 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 Saturday, February 21st, 2026 at 8:40 pm EST, 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 Houston Rockets vs New York Knicks Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Houston Rockets vs New York Knicks 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.
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