Houston Rockets at New York Knicks odds, picks and predictions

The Houston Rockets (18-57) and New York Knicks (42-33) meet Monday at Madison Square Garden. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Rockets vs. Knicks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Rockets failed to cover the spread as 14-point underdogs Sunday in a 108-91 loss at the Cleveland Cavaliers. G Jalen Green scored a game-high 30 points as Houston lost its 5th straight.

The Knicks failed to cover as 2.5-point favorites Thursday in a 111-106 loss at the Orlando Magic. G Quentin Grimes and G Immanuel Quickley each scored 25 points in the absence of G Jalen Brunson (hand).

This is the 2nd meeting this season. New York covered as a 4-point road favorite with a 108-88 win as the Under (223) cashed Dec. 31.