New York @ Houston Picks & Props

Bojan Bogdanovic has attempted 7.3 threes per game this season, a significant increase from his 6.0 rate last season. Among all players in the NBA, Bojan Bogdanovic ranks in the 88th percentile for playing time, tallying a whopping 33.0 minutes per game this year. The Knicks will likely see an increase in plays in this contest from sharing the court with the 4th-speediest tempo team in the league over the last 15 games (the Houston Rockets). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Knicks grade out 2ndbest in in the league with 12.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 20 games. Over the last 10 games, opposing teams have snagged 8.5 offensive boards per game (6th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Houston Rockets (shortening possessions that could otherwise result in bonus opportunities for offense).

Compared to last season's 43.2% mark, Alec Burks's shooting efficiency has regressed this season to 37.6%. As it relates to shooting, the New York Knicks's subpar 111.2 points per game places 9th-weakest in the league over the last 5 games. The most sluggish pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Knicks. Over the last 10 games, the other team has attempted 26.0 free throws per game (highest in the NBA) vs. the Houston Rockets, succeeding in their efforts to get to the foul line. Alec Burks is expected to see a decline in production across the board as a result of playing away from home in this game.

Dillon Brooks has sunk 2.8 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.0 higher than he's converted from beyond the arc overall this year while playing at home. Dillon Brooks has been on the court for 30.1 minutes per game with the home court advantage this year, ranking in the 77th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the NBA. This year when they are at home, the opposition's starting SFs have averaged 48.0% on threes (30th-best in the league) against the Knicks, creating a positive matchup. The Houston Rockets have played at the 4th-quickest pace in the league over the last 15 games. The Knicks have given up the 2nd-least offensive rebounds per game (6.4) in the NBA to opposing teams over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists).

Among all players in the NBA, Jericho Sims comes in at the 99th percentile for field goal prowess when playing away from home with a a superb 71.4% rate this year. Jericho Sims has averaged 0.9 personal fouls per game without the home court advantage this year, putting him in the 15th percentile -- among the NBA's least foul-prone. When on his home court and squaring off against fellow starting Cs, Alperen Sengun ranks in the 90th percentile with a massive 2.2 three-point shots attempted against him per game this year. The Knicks will likely see an increase in plays in this contest from sharing the court with the 4th-speediest tempo team in the league over the last 15 games (the Houston Rockets). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Knicks grade out 2ndbest in in the league with 12.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 20 games.

The Houston Rockets are expected to suffer a reduction in opportunities in this contest from being pitted against the most lethargic pace team in the league over the last 10 games (the Knicks). Offensive rebounds retain possession and create extra opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Houston Rockets rank 9thworst in in the NBA while at home with only 9.3 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.

As it relates to shooting, the New York Knicks's subpar 111.2 points per game places 9th-weakest in the league over the last 5 games. The matchup vs. Houston is a challenging one; when the Houston Rockets have the home court advantage, they have allowed the 14th-least points per game in the NBA to opposing starting PGs over the last 10 games (12.8). The most sluggish pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Knicks. The matchup vs. Houston may be a hard one for getting to the free-throw line; opposing starting PGs have attempted just 1.7 free throws per game over the last 10 games when the Houston Rockets are on their home court (15th-least in the league). Jalen Brunson will not enjoy the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on the road usually worsens player performance in all stat categories.

Amen Thompson has made 60.1% of his field goals over the last 5 games, 12.7% more than he's made in all games this year. Amen Thompson has averaged 28.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 10.4 more than he's averaged in all games this year. The Houston Rockets have played at the 4th-quickest pace in the league over the last 15 games. The Knicks have given up the 2nd-least offensive rebounds per game (6.4) in the NBA to opposing teams over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists). In terms of drawing fouls, the Rockets's remarkable 23.3 foul shots per game places 8th-best in the league over the last 20 games.

Precious Achiuwa has tallied 3.0 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 more than he's tallied overall this year. As it relates to shooting, the New York Knicks's subpar 111.2 points per game places 9th-weakest in the league over the last 5 games. The matchup against the Rockets is a challenging one for threes; the opposition's starting PFs have put up the 15th-lowest 3-point percentage in the NBA this year (21.7%). The most sluggish pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Knicks. Precious Achiuwa will not have the home court advantage in this game. Playing without the home court advantage usually worsens player production in all facets of the game.

Aaron Holiday has made 58.4% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games, 14.0% higher than he's sunk in all games this season. The Houston Rockets have played at the 4th-quickest pace in the league over the last 15 games. The Knicks have given up the 2nd-least offensive rebounds per game (6.4) in the NBA to opposing teams over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists). Aaron Holiday has successfully made 1.6 foul shots per game over the last 5 games at home, 0.9 more than he's put through the net overall this season when playing at home. In terms of drawing fouls, the Rockets's remarkable 23.3 foul shots per game places 8th-best in the league over the last 20 games.

Among all players in the NBA, Isaiah Hartenstein registers in the 85th percentile for personal fouls, putting up a whopping 2.6 fouls per game away from home this year. As it relates to shooting, the New York Knicks's subpar 111.2 points per game places 9th-weakest in the league over the last 5 games. The most sluggish pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the Knicks. Isaiah Hartenstein stands to experience a decrease in effectiveness across the board due to playing away from home in this game.

Donte DiVincenzo has attempted 21.4 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 11.0 more than he's attempted over the course of the season. Donte DiVincenzo has attempted 12.4 three-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 5.2 more than he's attempted in all games this year. Donte DiVincenzo has played 40.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 15.3 higher than he's played over the course of the season. The Knicks will likely see an increase in plays in this contest from sharing the court with the 4th-speediest tempo team in the league over the last 15 games (the Houston Rockets). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Knicks grade out 2ndbest in in the league with 12.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 20 games.

Jalen Green has attempted 19.8 field goals per game over the last 5 games while playing at home, 4.1 higher than he's attempted over the course of the year at home. Among all players in the league, Jalen Green measures in the 92nd percentile for shots from behind the three-point arc, totaling 6.6 per game this year. Jalen Green has tallied 35.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games at home, 4.9 more than he's tallied overall this season at home. The matchup against the Knicks is a favorable one for 3-point shots; the opposition's starting SGs have put up the 30th-highest three percentage in the NBA this year (44.7%). The Houston Rockets have played at the 4th-quickest pace in the league over the last 15 games.

Josh Hart has played 38.4 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 8.8 more than he's played in all games this year. The Knicks will likely see an increase in plays in this contest from sharing the court with the 4th-speediest tempo team in the league over the last 15 games (the Houston Rockets). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Knicks grade out 2ndbest in in the league with 12.4 offensive rebounds per game over the last 20 games. Over the last 10 games, opposing teams have snagged 8.5 offensive boards per game (6th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Houston Rockets (shortening possessions that could otherwise result in bonus opportunities for offense). Josh Hart has converted 2.4 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.5 higher than he's made in all games this season.

Out of all players in the league, Jabari Smith Jr. registers in the 75th percentile for shot attempts from beyond the arc, totaling 4.5 per game this year. Out of all players in the NBA, Jabari Smith Jr. rates in the 79th percentile for playing time, registering an enormous 30.7 minutes per game on his home court this year. This year when they are playing at home, opposing starting PFs have averaged 47.7% on three-pointers (29th-highest in the league) against the Knicks, identifying this as a favorable matchup. The Houston Rockets have played at the 4th-quickest pace in the league over the last 15 games. The Knicks have given up the 2nd-least offensive rebounds per game (6.4) in the NBA to opposing teams over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate additional chances for scoring and assists).

Jeff Green has gone over 6.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

Taj Gibson has gone over 1.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.