Josh Hart Points Prop is currently Over/Under 6.5 (-120/-110).
Key Factors
Favors Over
The New York Knicks will likely see a spike in plays in this contest from squaring off against the 10th-most up-tempo tempo offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Houston Rockets).
The New York Knicks check in as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists).
The Rockets have allowed the 8th-least offensive boards per game (10.4) in the league to opposing squads this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).
Josh Hart will receive the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing with the home court advantage generally increases stat production for all stats.
Favors Under
Josh Hart has averaged 0.1 technical fouls per game while at home this year, putting him in the 79th percentile -- among the league's highest-fouling when it comes to getting T'ed up.
The Knicks check in as the 5th-lowest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games.
The New York Knicks have played at the least up-tempo tempo in the league with the home court advantage this year.
In contrast to last year's 2.3 mark, Josh Hart's number of foul shots has tailed off this year to 0.9 foul shots per game.
This matchup may be a good one for getting to the foul line; opposing teams have attempted a monstrous 27.4 foul shots per game over the last 20 games (most in the NBA).