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When betting on the Houston Rockets, the first thing you have to do is check the injury list. (Wikimedia Images)

After getting Tracy McGrady and Ron Artest back in their previous game, the Rockets now await Yao Ming's return, which could come as soon as tonight against the New York Knicks.

Houston is 15-7 with the three starters playing this season, but they haven't all played together since Jan. 2.

Whoever ends up playing for the Rockets tonight should feel pretty confident about winning in New York. Houston has eight straight wins over New York including five in a row at Madison Square Garden, where they haven't lost since 2003.

The Knicks, however, enter tonight's matchup with three wins in their last four games, and are 5-1 in their past six at home.

One big reason for the hot streak is Nate Robinson, who is averaging 20.7 points over the last three contests. Bet on the game tonight and get your NBA picks with Bodog.