"Between them, these two teams average 18.9 more points per game (232.4) than this game's total (213.5). Opponents of the two teams average a combined 8.1 more points per game (221.6) than this matchup's total of 213.5 points. The average total the Knicks have had in their games this season is 16.7 more points than this particular game's point total. The average point total for Houston this season is 11.5 points higher than this game's over/under."
"The Knicks outscore opponents by 5.8 points per game (scoring 117.9 points per game to rank eighth in the league while giving up 112.1 per contest to rank seventh in the NBA) and have a +324 scoring differential overall. The Knicks win the rebound battle by an average of 4.5 boards. They are pulling down 46.2 rebounds per game (fourth in the league) compared to their opponents' 41.7 per contest. New York knocks down 1.1 more threes per contest than the opposition, 14.9 (fourth-most in the league) compared to its opponents' 13.8."
New York is favored by 3 points over Houston with a point total set at 213.5 for the Feb. 21, 2026 matchup at Madison Square Garden, airing on ABC. The two teams combine for 232.4 points per game on average, exceeding the game's total, while opponents' combined scoring averages also surpass the over/under. The Knicks' average game total and Houston's season average both sit well above this matchup's line. New York is 29-26-1 against the spread and Houston is 23-31-0 ATS. The Knicks average 117.9 points, allow 112.1, hold a +324 differential, win the rebound battle, and shoot more threes than opponents while ranking highly in offensive efficiency.
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