New York @ Houston picks

The Knicks check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA since the start of last season (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added opportunities for scoring and assists). Out of all players in the league, Miles McBride ranks in the 77th percentile for foul-shot efficiency with a phenomenal 83.6% rate since the start of last season.

In regard to shooting, the Rockets's poor 45.6% field goal rate settles in as the 3rd-weakest in the league since the start of last season. The Rockets have played at the 6th-least up-tempo pace in the league over the last 5 games. The Rockets are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions today from facing the least up-tempo tempo offense in the league this year (the Knicks). The matchup against the Knicks is a tough one for getting to the free-throw line; the other team's starting SGs have attempted a lowly 1.9 free throws per game this year (4th-least in the NBA).