New York Knicks vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds | NBA, 03 Jan 2025

Knicks to Make it a Close Matchup

We’ve lined up a prediction which requires the Knicks to keep close to the Thunder. We think that the betting line of +5 can be covered and you can secure -108.

Thunder H2H Record Includes 8 Wins in 10

New York Knicks have won their previous nine games. The latest was a 119-103 home triumph at Madison Square Garden against Utah Jazz. Karl-Anthony Towns scored 31 points, with Mikal Bridges getting 27 and OG Anunoby 22.

Oklahoma City Thunder have enjoyed eight straight wins, most recently beating LA Clippers 116-98. It was a home success at Paycom Center. On the points front, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recorded 29, Jalen Williams 18 and Ajay Mitchell 11.

The Thunder have claimed back-to-back victories over the Knicks. At Paycom Center they won 129-120 before winning 113-112 at Madison Square Garden. In the past 10 games between the teams, the Thunder have won eight.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Knicks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Thunder	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

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The Knicks have 9 wins and 1 loss in the past 10 games. They are averaging 118.2 points, 46.3 rebounds, 27.9 assists, 8.9 steals and 3.7 blocks while shooting 49.5% from the field and 77.7% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 106.4 points and 42.2 rebounds per contest.

Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 24.5 points and 14.6 rebounds, Jalen Brunson 6.6 assists and Mikal Bridges 2.5 (41.7%) 3-pointers.

The Thunder have won 9 and lost 1 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 110.9 points, 43.6 rebounds, 24.2 assists, 11.0 steals and 4.8 blocks per game while shooting 45.9% from the field and 83.2% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 101.1 points and 46.7 rebounds.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 32.5 points and 2.2 (36.1%) 3-pointers made. Isaiah Hartenstein has an average of 11.7 rebounds and Jalen Williams 5.3 assists.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

New York Knicks lineup: Josh Hart, OG Anunoby, Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Karl-Anthony Towns.

Oklahoma City Thunder lineup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luguentz Dort, Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace, Isaiah Hartenstein.

Expert NBA Analysis

A good deal of research goes into our NBA predictions. We start by studying the latest form and getting a handle on injuries. The key stats can then be used as the missing piece of the jigsaw.

Key Knicks vs Thunder stats:

• The +5 line has been covered by Knicks in all of their last 5 games.
• The +5 line has been covered by Knicks in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The +5 line has been covered by Knicks in 9 consecutive games.

Knicks vs Thunder Prediction

Let’s back New York Knicks in this NBA matchup. The underdogs have been given an appealing +5 on the spread. We think -108 can be taken with confidence that they cover the line.

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Knicks +5 Probability

The sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 51.8% likelihood of this pick winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

Our Pick

Knicks +5 @ -108 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Jalen Brunson Over 23.5 Points -109

Jalen Brunson (Knicks) has recorded an average of 30.4 points in the past 5 games on the road. On this basis, we are happy to back Overs at -109 when it comes to his Player Points, with the line making plenty of appeal.

Latest Jalen Brunson Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 23.5

-114

Under 23.5

-118

Assists

Over 7.5

-114

Under 7.5

-118

Rebounds

Over 3.5

+122

Under 3.5

-159

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Jalen Williams Under 20.5 Points -105

Jalen Williams (Thunder) hasn't covered the 20.5 points total in 9 of the past 10 games. This is a telling statistic and we’re happy to back him to fall short of the line once again, with odds of -105 available.

Latest Jalen Williams Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 20.5

-123

Under 20.5

-108

Assists

Over 5.5

+125

Under 5.5

-167

Rebounds

Over 5.5

+112

Under 5.5

-149

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Correct Score Prediction

Knicks 112 - 113 Thunder

There’s every chance that this is going to be a close contest and we’ll have a play on the Thunder enjoying a 113-112 winning scoreline. Hopefully this can go close.

New York Knicks vs Oklahoma City Thunder Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Thunder Made Favorites by the Books

Oklahoma City Thunder have the shortest price to win this NBA game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 65% probability due to their -189 Moneyline betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, New York Knicks are trading at +160.

The spread is 5 and the total points line is currently 223.5. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. If you want to back Over 223.5, it’s -110.

The Thunder are -135 should you want to back the betting favorites in the Race to 20 points. The Knicks can be wagered at +105 to get to the 20-point mark first.

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Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Knicks

+160

Thunder

-189

Point Spread

Knicks +5

-112

Thunder -5

-108

Total Points

Under 223.5

-110

Over 223.5

-110

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can get -118 that he scores Over 31.5 points or -114 that he goes Under.

Player Points

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)

Over 31.5

-118

Under 31.5

-114

Jalen Brunson (Knicks)

Over 23.5

-114

Under 23.5

-118

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)

Over 23.5

-106

Under 23.5

-127

Jalen Williams (Thunder)

Over 20.5

-123

Under 20.5

-108

Mikal Bridges (Knicks)

Over 18.5

-103

Under 18.5

-130

OG Anunoby (Knicks)

Over 15.5

-105

Under 15.5

-127

Josh Hart (Knicks)

Over 12.5

-109

Under 12.5

-122

Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder)

Over 11.5

-123

Under 11.5

-108

Luguentz Dort (Thunder)

Over 10.5

-104

Under 10.5

-128

Cason Wallace (Thunder)

Over 7.5

-105

Under 7.5

-127

Player Assists

Jalen Brunson (Knicks)

Over 7.5

-114

Under 7.5

-118

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)

Over 5.5

-120

Under 5.5

-110

Jalen Williams (Thunder)

Over 5.5

+125

Under 5.5

-167

Josh Hart (Knicks)

Over 5.5

-156

Under 5.5

+118

Mikal Bridges (Knicks)

Over 3.5

+110

Under 3.5

-147

Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder)

Over 3.5

-109

Under 3.5

-122

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)

Over 2.5

-149

Under 2.5

+112

Player Rebounds

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)

Over 14.5

+102

Under 14.5

-135

Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder)

Over 10.5

-133

Under 10.5

-100

Josh Hart (Knicks)

Over 8.5

-143

Under 8.5

+107

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)

Over 5.5

+117

Under 5.5

-156

Jalen Williams (Thunder)

Over 5.5

+112

Under 5.5

-149

OG Anunoby (Knicks)

Over 4.5

-141

Under 4.5

+106

Jalen Brunson (Knicks)

Over 3.5

+122

Under 3.5

-159

Mikal Bridges (Knicks)

Over 3.5

-100

Under 3.5

-132

Luguentz Dort (Thunder)

Over 3.5

-164

Under 3.5

+123

Cason Wallace (Thunder)

Over 2.5

-185

Under 2.5

+138

Last 5 & H2H

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Oklahoma City Thunder Confirmed Lineup

2 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

5 Luguentz Dort

8 Jalen Williams

22 Cason Wallace

55 Isaiah Hartenstein

New York Knicks Confirmed Lineup

3 Josh Hart

8 OG Anunoby

11 Jalen Brunson

25 Mikal Bridges

32 Karl-Anthony Towns

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
76ers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Raptors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pistons	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bucks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hornets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Heat	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Magic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Wizards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Timberwolves	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Thunder	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Trail Blazers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Warriors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Clippers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Lakers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Suns	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Mavericks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Rockets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Spurs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
76ers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Raptors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bulls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pistons	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bucks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hawks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hornets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Heat	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Magic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Wizards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Timberwolves	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Thunder	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Trail Blazers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Warriors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Clippers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Lakers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Suns	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Mavericks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Rockets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Spurs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Celtics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hornets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bulls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Mavericks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pistons	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Warriors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Rockets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Clippers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Lakers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Heat	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bucks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Timberwolves	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Thunder	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Magic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
76ers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Suns	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Trail Blazers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Spurs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Raptors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Wizards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

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