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Knicks vs. Rockets prediction: New York to win, Kevin Durant projected for big game in Tuesday's NBA matchup [3/31/2026]
Get New York Knicks vs Houston Rockets predictions for NBA Tuesday.

NBA action continues on Tuesday at 8:00 PM ET as the New York Knicks take on the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center.
Based on updated simulation results and today’s injury reports, Dimers' proven NBA model predicts the Knicks as the most likely winner of the Knicks vs. Rockets game.
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Rockets lineup will feature players like Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson, while the Knicks will be led by Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby.
This article offers further insights into Tuesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.
Knicks vs. Rockets prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's NBA game between the Knicks and Rockets, forming part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Knicks a 56% chance of defeating the Rockets. Our predicted final score has the Knicks winning 110-108.
According to our model, the Knicks (-1.5) have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the 218.5-point over/under has a 51% chance of going over.
Knicks vs. Rockets odds
We have researched the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Knicks | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -1.5 (+100) | +1.5 (-118) |
| Moneyline | -110 | -106 |
| Total | o218.5 (-105) | u218.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Knicks vs. Rockets picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Knicks -1.5 | +100 |
| Moneyline | Knicks | -110 |
| Total | Over 218.5 | -105 |
According to our best NBA bets for Tuesday, the top play to make on this game is Knicks to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Knicks vs. Rockets player props
NBA player props are a popular way to wager on the New York vs. Houston game without necessarily betting on the outcome. We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Toyota Center.
Jalen Brunson is expected to lead the Knicks with 26 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists, while Kevin Durant is projected to have 27 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the Rockets.

Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.
Knicks prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Knicks are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | 26 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 44 |
| K. Towns | 17 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 39 |
| OG Anunoby | 17 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 32 |
| Mikal Bridges | 14 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 28 |
| Josh Hart | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 34 |
Rockets prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Rockets:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | 27 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 47 |
| Alperen Sengun | 19 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 43 |
| Amen Thompson | 18 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 41 |
| Jabari Smith | 14 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 30 |
| Reed Sheppard | 13 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 30 |
Knicks vs. Rockets game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's game between the Rockets and Knicks at Toyota Center is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: New York Knicks vs. Houston Rockets
- Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Toyota Center
Conclusion
We predict the Knicks, with a 56% win probability, will likely beat the Rockets on Tuesday, with Kevin Durant projected for a game-high 47 fantasy points.
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