Rockets vs Knicks NBA Same Game Parlay Picks: Bet New York -5.5, Josh Hart Assists Feb 03

New York hopes to get back on track after seeing its five-game win streak end when it hosts Houston as a 5.5-point favorite on our Rockets vs Knicks betting lines.

The Knicks are third in the Eastern Conference despite a 128-112 home loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday and will try to snap a two-game slide against the Rockets. Meanwhile, Houston had won four of five before a surprising 110-98 setback at home against the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday.

Read on for our NBA expert picks for the game.

Rockets vs Knicks How To Watch

• Game: Houston Rockets (32-16) vs New York Knicks (32-17)
• Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
• Date/Time: Feb. 3, 7:30 p.m. ET
• Rockets vs Knicks Live Stream: NBA League Pass

Betting Trends:

• Rockets: Have hit the moneyline in 26 of their last 37 road games.
• Knicks: The over is 3-1 in the last four New York games and 27-22 on the season.

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Rockets vs Knicks Free NBA Parlay Picks

• Leg 1: New York Knicks ATS -5.5

New York looked like it was about to take control at home in the fourth quarter against the Lakers, but could never put a run together as an 11-point favorite in NBA odds. That has been rare of late, but big man Karl-Anthony Towns (13 double-doubles, 15 games) should recover from a 3-for-12 shooting performance and expect Mikal Bridges to support leading scorer Jalen Brunson from the outside. Take the Knicks on the moneyline or to cover despite a disappointing 25-23-1 ATS record and forward OG Anunoby’s injury (questionable).

Bet on Knicks ATS -5.5

OG Anunoby is questionable to play tomorrow against the Rockets with a sprained right foot pic.twitter.com/DrREwXxlUt

— Knicks Videos (@sny_knicks) February 2, 2025

• Leg 2: Rockets vs Knicks Over 224.5

Both teams have made over bettors money this season, but the under has hit in the last three meetings. We do expect some scoring in this one after both teams came up with disappointing performances last time out. Leading scorer Jalen Green is averaging 23.5 points over his last five games for Houston and teammate Dillon Brooks is producing 21.3 the past four. It is concerning that the Rockets could be without their second (Alperen Sengun, questionable) and third (Fred VanVleet) leading scorers and both teams play decent defense. However, the number should be beatable if you bet online.

Bet on Rockets vs Knicks Over 224.5

Jalen Green. TOO SMOOTH 😮‍💨pic.twitter.com/RXv3UCtEA2

— Rockets Nation (@RocketsNationCP) January 31, 2025

•  Leg 3: Player Double: Jalen Brunson 25+ Points and Knicks Win (-109)

New York’s All-Star guard has had a few off games of late, but we expect him to pick it up after a 7-for-18 shooting performance versus the Lakers and 17 points. You can be a little more daring and go for 30+ points (+188) from Brunson or wing shooter Mikal Bridges to score 20+ (+210) in a victory. But we think it is Brunson who is the safest NBA player prop pick.

Bet on Jalen Brunson 25+ Points and Knicks Win (-109)

• Leg 4: Player Double: Josh Hart 7+ Assists and NY to Win (+177)

Veteran guard Josh Hart is on quite a roll. Whether you need scoring, rebounds or assists, the Villanova product is providing it. Hart is listed as questionable with a sore knee, so check late NBA injury news to make sure he is in the lineup. While he is averaging 11.6 rebounds in the last five games, he should be a set-up man if he plays on Monday.

Bet on Josh Hart 7+ Assists and NY to Win (+177)

Despite the loss, Josh Hart balled out:

26 points (11/16 FG)
13 rebounds
11 assists
2 steals

Underrated talent 👀 pic.twitter.com/iKYo5XFVuU

— CourtSideHeat (@courtsideheat) February 2, 2025

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