Houston @ New York Picks & Props

Jalen Brunson has committed 0.2 technical fouls per game over the last 5 games, 0.1 more than he's committed overall this year. In regard to offense, the Knicks's lackluster 111.4 points per game ranks 5th-worst in the NBA over the last 5 games. The slowest pace-of-play home offense in the NBA this year has been the New York Knicks.

Among all players in the NBA, Dillon Brooks rates in the 79th percentile for three-pointers hit, tallying 1.8 per game this year. Dillon Brooks has played 30.8 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 81st percentile. The 10th-speediest pace offense in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Rockets. The Rockets rank as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games as the visting team (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists). This year, opposing clubs have brought down 10.2 offensive boards per game (6th-lowest in the league) against the New York Knicks (shortening possessions that could otherwise produce extra opportunities for offense).

The Rockets have played at the 10th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 15 games, which ought to increase opportunities for the Knicks. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and result in further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks rank 2ndbest in in the league with 13.4 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. The Rockets have given up the 8th-least offensive rebounds per game (10.4) in the NBA to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists). Josh Hart will likely see an increase in effectiveness in all stat categories considering having the home court advantage in this matchup.

Donte DiVincenzo has attempted 11.6 shots from the field per game over the last 5 games, 3.3 more than he's attempted over the course of the year. Donte DiVincenzo has attempted 8.8 treys per game over the last 5 games, 2.7 more than he's attempted over the course of the year. Donte DiVincenzo has played 26.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.5 higher than he's played in all games this year. The Rockets have played at the 10th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 15 games, which ought to increase opportunities for the Knicks. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and result in further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks rank 2ndbest in in the league with 13.4 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.

Cam Whitmore has sunk 53.9% of his shots from downtown over the last 10 games, 10.6% higher than he's converted from three over the course of the season. Cam Whitmore has attempted 4.8 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 1.7 higher than he's attempted in all games this year. The 10th-speediest pace offense in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Rockets. The Rockets rank as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games as the visting team (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists). This year, opposing clubs have brought down 10.2 offensive boards per game (6th-lowest in the league) against the New York Knicks (shortening possessions that could otherwise produce extra opportunities for offense).

When it comes to offense, the Rockets's unimpressive 112.7 points per game ranks 8th-weakest in the league this year. The clash with Isaiah Hartenstein slots into the 4th percentile for difficulty with the opposition's starting Cs scoring only 4.3 shots per game this year when they are on the road. The Rockets are expected to experience a decrease in possessions in this contest from competing against the least up-tempo tempo home offense in the NBA this year (the Knicks). Alperen Sengun figures to suffer a drop-off in productivity in all stat categories as a result of being on the road in this contest.

O.G. Anunoby has attempted 5.7 three-point shots per game this year, ranking in the 88th percentile among all players in the league. Among all players in the league, O.G. Anunoby rates in the 90th percentile for playing time, totaling a monstrous 33.8 minutes per game this year. This year when they are on their home court, the opposition's starting SFs have averaged 2.4 3-pointers per game (28th-highest in the league) vs. the Houston Rockets, resulting in a favorable matchup. The Rockets have played at the 10th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 15 games, which ought to increase opportunities for the Knicks. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and result in further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks rank 2ndbest in in the league with 13.4 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.

When it comes to offense, the Rockets's unimpressive 112.7 points per game ranks 8th-weakest in the league this year. The Rockets are expected to experience a decrease in possessions in this contest from competing against the least up-tempo tempo home offense in the NBA this year (the Knicks). The matchup against New York may be a hard one for drawing fouls; opposing starting SGs have attempted just 1.9 foul shots per game over the last 10 games when the Knicks are playing at home (13th-least in the league). Jalen Green ought to suffer a drop-off in productivity across the board as a result of playing on the visting team in this matchup.

Jabari Smith Jr. has averaged 31.4 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the NBA: 82nd percentile. The 10th-speediest pace offense in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Rockets. The Rockets rank as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games as the visting team (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists). This year, opposing clubs have brought down 10.2 offensive boards per game (6th-lowest in the league) against the New York Knicks (shortening possessions that could otherwise produce extra opportunities for offense). Jabari Smith Jr. has sunk 3.0 free throws per game over the last 15 games, 1.1 higher than he's sunk in all games this year.

Fred VanVleet has attempted 13.8 shots from the field per game this year, placing him in the 85th percentile among all players in the league. Fred VanVleet has successfully made 3.8 treys per game over the last 10 games, 0.8 higher than he's converted from three in all games this year. Fred VanVleet has been on the court for 37.1 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the league: 100th percentile. The 10th-speediest pace offense in the NBA over the last 15 games has been the Rockets. The Rockets rank as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games as the visting team (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide additional chances for scoring and assists).

Isaiah Hartenstein has converted 72.5% of his field goals over the last 10 games at home, 8.3% more than he's put through the net overall this year when playing at home. Relative to last season's 20.0% rate, Isaiah Hartenstein's 3-point efficiency has risen this season to 50.0%. Isaiah Hartenstein has been on the court for 34.1 minutes per game over the last 15 games, 9.1 higher than he's been on the court for in all games this year. The matchup vs. Alperen Sengun is a strong one; he has given up a monstrous 17.4 points per game while playing away from home when facing opposing starting Cs this year (96th percentile). The Rockets have played at the 10th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 15 games, which ought to increase opportunities for the Knicks.

Julius Randle has attempted 20.7 shots per game over the last 10 games, 2.2 more than he's attempted in all games this season. Julius Randle has attempted 6.8 treys per game over the last 5 games, 1.6 higher than he's attempted overall this season. Julius Randle has played 35.1 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year, ranking him in the 94th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the league. The Rockets have played at the 10th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 15 games, which ought to increase opportunities for the Knicks. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and result in further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks rank 2ndbest in in the league with 13.4 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.

Quentin Grimes has converted 51.4% of his three-point attempts over the last 10 games, 15.5% more than he's made from 3-point range over the course of the season. The Rockets have played at the 10th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 15 games, which ought to increase opportunities for the Knicks. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and result in further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks rank 2ndbest in in the league with 13.4 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. The Rockets have given up the 8th-least offensive rebounds per game (10.4) in the NBA to opposing teams this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate further opportunities for scoring and assists). Quentin Grimes will possess the home court advantage in this contest. Playing at home tends to raise player performance across the board.

Amen Thompson has gone over 5.5 in 9 of his last 10 games.

Jeff Green has gone over 4.5 in 9 of his last 10 games.