Houston @ New York picks

Precious Achiuwa has totaled 2.6 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games while at home, 0.8 more than he's totaled in all games this year at home. The New York Knicks have played at the 10th-fastest pace in the league over the last 5 games. The Knicks are expected to see a rise in possessions in this contest from competing against the 7th-most up-tempo pace-of-play road team in the league over the last 25 games (the Houston Rockets). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to more chances for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks rank 2nd-best in in the NBA while playing at home with 13.6 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. Precious Achiuwa will hold the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city generally raises player production for all stats.

The Houston Rockets check in as the 3rd-least efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA this year. The matchup vs. New York may be a tough one for getting to the foul line; opposing starting SGs have attempted a measly 1.9 foul shots per game over the last 10 games when the Knicks are on their home court (3rd-least in the NBA). Jalen Green ought to suffer a drop-off in productivity for all stats in light of being on the road in this matchup.

Precious Achiuwa has successfully made 4.6 shots made from the field per game over the last 5 games, 2.0 more than he's put through the net overall this year. Precious Achiuwa has successfully made 50.0% of his three-pointers over the last 10 games, 11.9% higher than he's converted from downtown overall this year. The New York Knicks have played at the 10th-fastest pace in the league over the last 5 games. The Knicks are expected to see a rise in possessions in this contest from competing against the 7th-most up-tempo pace-of-play road team in the league over the last 25 games (the Houston Rockets). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to more chances for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks rank 2nd-best in in the NBA while playing at home with 13.6 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.

The New York Knicks have played at the 10th-fastest pace in the league over the last 5 games. The Knicks are expected to see a rise in possessions in this contest from competing against the 7th-most up-tempo pace-of-play road team in the league over the last 25 games (the Houston Rockets). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to more chances for scoring and assists, and the New York Knicks rank 2nd-best in in the NBA while playing at home with 13.6 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games. Miles McBride has sunk 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 21.5% higher than he's put through the hoop over the course of the season. Miles McBride will have the home court advantage in this game. Playing at home usually improves player production for all stats.

Cam Whitmore has successfully made 37.3% of his 3-point shots over the last 15 games, 8.9% more than he's made overall this season. The 7th-speediest pace-of-play road offense in the NBA over the last 25 games has been the Rockets. The New York Knicks have played at the 10th-quickest tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should increase plays for the Houston Rockets. The Rockets have been the best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added opportunities for scoring and assists).