New York Knicks vs. Houston Rockets NBA Pick Prediction 12/16/2021 by Tony T.
Knicks at Rockets—Kevin Porter and Danuel House out for the Rockets. Christian Wood is doubtful with a knee. Jalen Green with a hamstring is doubtful. RJ Barrett doubtful with COVID protocols. Reserve Obi Toppin also questionable with COVID protocols. Rockets on a back to back after their 124-89 road defeat to Cleveland Cavaliers. Houston has lost three of four. They sit last in defensive efficiency in that period allowing 123.4 points per 100 possessions. New York has dropped seven of eight with their 105-96 home defeat to Golden St Warriors. In that period the Knicks sit 18th in offensive efficiency with 109.2 points per 100 possessions. Rockets have lost all three back to back games this year losing by an average of 18 points a game. Rest advantage for New York here. Knicks have been held to 97 or fewer points past three games. Play New York and Houston under 215.5.