Mayra Madrigal
Before the end of this year 2022 we will still have the pleasure of enjoying interesting basketball games as the NBA action does not stop. This Saturday, December 31, as we prepare to bid farewell to this year and welcome the one that is coming, Knicks vs Rockets will have their first showdown of the current season.
In the last five meetings between the two teams, the team from the Big Apple has won, so the Houston team will try to put an end to that hegemony. The situation of both teams in the preview of this match is complicated, since they have not been doing well, so anything can happen in their last match of the year.
Check out our predictions and betting odds offered by JefeBet in the preview of the New York Knicks vs Houston Rockets clash.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the New York Knicks vs Houston Rockets NBA Regular Season Game on December 31, 2022
- Where: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas
- When: Saturday, December 31, 2022, 7:00 PM E.T.
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Betting on the New York Knicks
- Season record: 18-18
The New York Knicks have been doing well, but recently things have gotten complicated, and they have lost five games in a row. The way in which they collapsed is striking, since before that negative streak they had registered eight victories, being that their best streak to date.
Despite that disaster, the New York team is in Playoff positions at the moment. The most outstanding thing about the team is the amount of points they have been scoring this season as they currently have the third most points scored in the Eastern Conference (4127).
Betting on the Houston Rockets
- Season record: 10-25
The Houston Rockets have not been able to repair their disaster campaign and continue to be the worst team in the Western Conference, recording the fewest wins (10) and the most losses (25). They lost their previous game to the Dallas Mavericks by a score of 129-114, and come into this matchup with two straight losses, having previously lost to the Boston Celtics by a score of 126-102.
Some players have been contributing their individual talents to try to turn the team’s situation around, but it has not been enough because collectively they are not connecting. To make the matters worse, the Rockets have just one win in their last eight meetings.
JefeBet Prediction
This game is a golden opportunity for the Houston Rockets, as here they will face a weak opponent that is also on the losing side. They will be playing at home, but they can not be overconfident, as they have lost in their last five performances here. Based on what both have done to this point in the campaign, we could expect another Knicks win.
Prediction: New York Knicks win by 5 points.
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