I hate taking spreads this big, but I do see the Knicks handling the Rockets as many teams have done this season.

- Knicks haven't played since the 23rd and I assume they will be getting back Brunson tonight to get him back into playing shape off injury.

- Rockets have been poor against big spreads, recently losing a spread as 14 and 12.5 point underdogs.

- Knicks play a slow paced game that should significantly hurt the Rockets Offensively as the knicks defense is much better at home.

- The bench is far deeper than the rockets and with the mission being to tank, I'm not surprised the spread is only climbing towards the Knicks.

Official Play: Knicks -13.5

Side Bet: Over 230