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NBA Betting Preview: Knicks vs Thunder

The New York Knicks take the court against the Oklahoma City Thunder in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Knicks to Make Life Difficult for Thunder

Our betting prediction is that the Knicks will be able to cover the spread against the Thunder, with +8.5 looking favorable for our wager. Take the -112 that is currently available.

8 Wins for Thunder in Past 10 H2H Games

New York Knicks suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 114-103 scoreline occurred on the road at Spectrum Center against Charlotte Hornets. Jalen Brunson led the way with 26 points, while OG Anunoby added 17 and Josh Hart chipped in 16.

Oklahoma City Thunder were winners last time out. Their 131-113 victory against Chicago Bulls at Paycom Center was their eighth straight home triumph. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 25 points, while Cason Wallace finished with 21 and Jalen Williams 18.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was the Thunder who came out on top when they last played the Knicks. At Madison Square Garden, a 103-100 win was recorded. The Thunder have enjoyed five consecutive victories against the Knicks. They’ve landed 8 wins from the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder logo Thunder 58 16 0.784 118.8 107.7 11.1 30-7 28-9 11-3 37-9 9-1 1W
Knicks logo Knicks 48 26 0.649 117 110.5 6.5 27-9 21-17 12-3 31-16 7-3 1L
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New York Knicks – Last 10 Games

7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. The Knicks are averaging 115.8 points, 45.4 rebounds, 28.2 assists, 7.7 steals and 3.2 blocks while shooting 49.4% from the field and 85.2% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 109.7 points and 37.8 rebounds per matchup.

Jalen Brunson is averaging 23.7 points and 7.3 assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns averages 10.6 rebounds and OG Anunoby 2.7 (44.3%) 3-pointers made.

Oklahoma City Thunder – Last 10 Games

The Thunder have won 9 and lost 1 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 118.2 points, 45.6 rebounds, 25.6 assists, 8.5 steals and 5.6 blocks per game while shooting 48.0% from the field and 81.1% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 107.4 points and 44.3 rebounds.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 29.7 points and 7.2 assists, while Isaiah Hartenstein has an average of 7.2 rebounds and Jaylin Williams 2.6 (53.1%) 3-pointers made.

New York Knicks vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction & Picks

This New York Knicks vs Oklahoma City Thunder betting breakdown features a main match prediction, a correct score insight, expert player prop picks and a sharply constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

With Knicks being given a line of +8.5 to overcome in this NBA game, our pick is that they can cover this. There’s the opportunity to get -112 for this outcome.

Our team of expert NBA handicappers track current injuries closely. Combined with recent form, this helps us identify the best value odds. A data-led approach backed by key stats and the latest team news keeps our analysis sharp.

Key Knicks vs Thunder stats:

  • The +8.5 line has been covered by Knicks in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The +8.5 line has been covered by Knicks in 16 of their last 20 games.
  • The -8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Thunder in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The -8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Thunder in 3 of their last 5 games at home.

Knicks +8.5 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 52.9% chance of winning. However, our cappers research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Karl-Anthony Towns Over 17.5 Points -103 BetMGM logo

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks) has totaled an average of 23.75 points in the past 4 road games. There’s an opportunity to wager on Player Points and the line looks attractive, with -103 available that it’s covered.

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Jalen Brunson Over 7.5 Assists +107 BetMGM logo

Jalen Brunson (Knicks) has racked up Over 7.5 assists in 5 straight road games. The line is attractive when it comes to betting on Player Assists and you can get +107 that he is able to land a return.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Knicks +8.5
Totals Under 224.5
Player Points Karl-Anthony Towns Over 17.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Knicks to cover the +8.5 spread along with Under 224.5. Add in Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks) to score Over 17.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Knicks Knicks logo 108 - 112 Thunder logo Thunder

For a fun wager, consider backing the Thunder to claim a 112-108 victory. Although it’s a speculative bet, we are expecting things to be close between the two teams.

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New York Knicks vs Oklahoma City Thunder Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Thunder Big Favorites With the Books

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Oklahoma City Thunder as -345 favorites for this NBA game, implying that they are 78% likely to win. For those wanting to back New York Knicks, you will find +280 about the underdogs.

The current spread is 8.5 and the total points line is 224.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. Those expecting a low total can back Under 224.5 at -114.

There are a wide range of team props and game lines when it comes to wagering on this exciting league and we recommend visiting the best basketball sportsbooks to find the wager that matches your view on the contest.

Betting Lines & Odds
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Favorite to Get Most Points

The favorite to score most points is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. You can get -106 that he scores Over 30.5 points or -122 that he goes Under.

Player Points
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 30.5
-106
Under 30.5
-122
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Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 24.5
-103
Under 24.5
-125
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Jalen Williams (Thunder)
Over 17.5
-108
Under 17.5
-120
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Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 17.5
-103
Under 17.5
-125
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Player Assists
Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 7.5
+107
Under 7.5
-139
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 6.5
+103
Under 6.5
-133
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Jalen Williams (Thunder)
Over 4.5
-125
Under 4.5
-103
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Player Rebounds
Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 10.5
-114
Under 10.5
-114
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Chet Holmgren (Thunder)
Over 8.5
+107
Under 8.5
-139
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Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder)
Over 8.5
+106
Under 8.5
-137
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Mitchell Robinson (Knicks)
Over 7.5
-119
Under 7.5
-109
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Thunder Keep Delivering at Home

The Thunder are riding eight straight wins at Paycom Center. They have a 8-2 record in their last 10 home games, scoring 113.60 points per contest and conceding 108.30.

The Knicks own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 games on the road, putting up 112.00 points on average and giving up 105.60.

In their last matchup at Paycom Center, the Thunder came out on top 117-107 against the Knicks. Across the last 6 head-to-head meetings at Paycom Center, the Thunder have come out on top four times, with the Knicks having two wins.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O224.5 U224.5
Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Home Stats 8-2 221.90 113.60 108.30 4 6
New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Away Stats 6-4 217.60 112.00 105.60 4 6
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O224.5 = Games Over 224.5 Points
  • U224.5 = Games Under 224.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Stats
Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Stats
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

New York Knicks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jalen Brunson 68 34.98 1782 455 26.2 6.7 2.7 3.4 0.1 0.8
Mikal Bridges 74 33.37 1085 287 14.7 3.9 2.0 4.0 0.8 1.3
OG Anunoby 60 33.24 1007 132 16.8 2.2 2.3 5.2 0.7 1.6

Oklahoma City Thunder Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 62 33.39 1947 408 31.4 6.6 1.7 4.4 0.8 1.4
Chet Holmgren 63 29.23 1079 106 17.1 1.7 1.2 8.9 1.9 0.5
Jalen Williams 30 28.3 510 162 17.0 5.4 0.8 4.6 0.3 1.2

Injuries & Suspensions

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous New York Knicks Lineups

26 Mar NBA
Knicks 103-114 Hornets
24 Mar NBA
Pelicans 116-121 Knicks
22 Mar NBA
Wizards 113-145 Knicks
20 Mar NBA
Knicks 93-92 Nets
17 Mar NBA
Pacers 110-136 Knicks
15 Mar NBA
Warriors 107-110 Knicks
13 Mar NBA
Knicks 101-92 Pacers
11 Mar NBA
Knicks 134-117 Jazz
09 Mar NBA
Knicks 118-126 Clippers
08 Mar NBA
Knicks 97-110 Lakers

Previous Oklahoma City Thunder Lineups

27 Mar NBA
Bulls 113-131 Thunder
25 Mar NBA
Thunder 109-119 Celtics
23 Mar NBA
Thunder 123-103 76ers
21 Mar NBA
Thunder 132-111 Wizards
18 Mar NBA
Thunder 121-92 Nets
17 Mar NBA
Thunder 113-108 Magic
15 Mar NBA
Timberwolves 103-116 Thunder
12 Mar NBA
Celtics 102-104 Thunder
09 Mar NBA
Nuggets 126-129 Thunder
07 Mar NBA
Warriors 97-104 Thunder

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 49 24 0.671 114.1 106.9 7.2 26-11 23-13 9-5 30-14 7-3 2W
Knicks 48 26 0.649 117 110.5 6.5 27-9 21-17 12-3 31-16 7-3 1L
Raptors 41 32 0.562 114 112.3 1.7 20-16 21-16 4-10 29-16 5-5 1W
76ers 41 33 0.554 116.2 116.5 -0.3 21-17 20-16 9-7 24-23 7-3 2W
Nets 17 57 0.23 106.2 115.7 -9.5 9-26 8-31 3-12 12-32 0-10 10L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 54 20 0.73 117.5 109.5 8 29-9 25-11 10-4 34-12 8-2 2W
Cavaliers 46 28 0.622 119.4 115.1 4.3 24-14 22-14 10-5 30-18 7-3 1W
Bucks 29 44 0.397 110.4 116.7 -6.3 16-20 13-24 9-6 20-27 2-8 3L
Bulls 29 45 0.392 116.4 121 -4.6 18-20 11-25 4-11 17-29 3-7 3L
Pacers 16 58 0.216 111.9 120.6 -8.7 10-27 6-31 3-10 12-33 1-9 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 42 33 0.56 118.3 116.4 1.9 22-16 20-17 8-6 23-22 8-2 1W
Magic 39 34 0.534 115.7 114.8 0.9 23-15 16-19 9-7 24-23 4-6 1W
Hornets 39 35 0.527 116.3 111.7 4.6 19-18 20-17 11-5 23-23 7-3 1L
Heat 39 35 0.527 120.3 117.7 2.6 23-14 16-21 7-7 23-21 4-6 1L
Wizards 17 56 0.233 113 124 -11 11-26 6-30 2-12 11-34 1-9 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 58 16 0.784 118.8 107.7 11.1 30-7 28-9 11-3 37-9 9-1 1W
Nuggets 47 28 0.627 121.3 116.9 4.4 23-13 24-15 8-5 29-16 8-2 5W
Timberwolves 45 29 0.608 117.9 114.4 3.5 25-14 20-15 9-7 28-21 5-5 1L
Trail Blazers 37 38 0.493 115.2 116.5 -1.3 20-17 17-21 7-8 25-21 6-4 1L
Jazz 21 53 0.284 117.5 125.3 -7.8 13-25 8-28 1-13 11-34 2-8 4L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 48 26 0.649 116.6 114.9 1.7 24-12 24-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 2W
Suns 40 33 0.548 112.4 111.2 1.2 23-15 17-18 10-6 25-21 4-6 1L
Clippers 38 36 0.514 113.8 112.5 1.3 21-15 17-21 8-6 22-23 6-4 4W
Warriors 36 38 0.486 115.2 114.9 0.3 21-15 15-23 6-6 23-22 4-6 3W
Kings 19 56 0.253 110.9 121.2 -10.3 13-25 6-31 3-10 12-35 4-6 3L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 56 18 0.757 119.4 111.2 8.2 28-7 28-11 12-3 32-14 9-1 8W
Rockets 44 29 0.603 114.1 110.2 3.9 25-10 19-19 8-6 24-22 5-5 1W
Grizzlies 25 49 0.338 115.1 119.2 -4.1 14-23 11-26 6-9 19-29 2-8 1W
Pelicans 25 50 0.333 115.3 119.3 -4 16-22 9-28 7-8 16-30 5-5 4L
Mavericks 24 50 0.324 113.9 118.9 -5 14-23 10-27 4-11 13-33 3-7 1W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 54 20 0.73 117.5 109.5 8 29-9 25-11 10-4 34-12 8-2 2W
Celtics 49 24 0.671 114.1 106.9 7.2 26-11 23-13 9-5 30-14 7-3 2W
Knicks 48 26 0.649 117 110.5 6.5 27-9 21-17 12-3 31-16 7-3 1L
Cavaliers 46 28 0.622 119.4 115.1 4.3 24-14 22-14 10-5 30-18 7-3 1W
Raptors 41 32 0.562 114 112.3 1.7 20-16 21-16 4-10 29-16 5-5 1W
Hawks 42 33 0.56 118.3 116.4 1.9 22-16 20-17 8-6 23-22 8-2 1W
76ers 41 33 0.554 116.2 116.5 -0.3 21-17 20-16 9-7 24-23 7-3 2W
Magic 39 34 0.534 115.7 114.8 0.9 23-15 16-19 9-7 24-23 4-6 1W
Heat 39 35 0.527 120.3 117.7 2.6 23-14 16-21 7-7 23-21 4-6 1L
Hornets 39 35 0.527 116.3 111.7 4.6 19-18 20-17 11-5 23-23 7-3 1L
Bucks 29 44 0.397 110.4 116.7 -6.3 16-20 13-24 9-6 20-27 2-8 3L
Bulls 29 45 0.392 116.4 121 -4.6 18-20 11-25 4-11 17-29 3-7 3L
Wizards 17 56 0.233 113 124 -11 11-26 6-30 2-12 11-34 1-9 1L
Nets 17 57 0.23 106.2 115.7 -9.5 9-26 8-31 3-12 12-32 0-10 10L
Pacers 16 58 0.216 111.9 120.6 -8.7 10-27 6-31 3-10 12-33 1-9 2L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 58 16 0.784 118.8 107.7 11.1 30-7 28-9 11-3 37-9 9-1 1W
Spurs 56 18 0.757 119.4 111.2 8.2 28-7 28-11 12-3 32-14 9-1 8W
Lakers 48 26 0.649 116.6 114.9 1.7 24-12 24-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 2W
Nuggets 47 28 0.627 121.3 116.9 4.4 23-13 24-15 8-5 29-16 8-2 5W
Timberwolves 45 29 0.608 117.9 114.4 3.5 25-14 20-15 9-7 28-21 5-5 1L
Rockets 44 29 0.603 114.1 110.2 3.9 25-10 19-19 8-6 24-22 5-5 1W
Suns 40 33 0.548 112.4 111.2 1.2 23-15 17-18 10-6 25-21 4-6 1L
Clippers 38 36 0.514 113.8 112.5 1.3 21-15 17-21 8-6 22-23 6-4 4W
Trail Blazers 37 38 0.493 115.2 116.5 -1.3 20-17 17-21 7-8 25-21 6-4 1L
Warriors 36 38 0.486 115.2 114.9 0.3 21-15 15-23 6-6 23-22 4-6 3W
Grizzlies 25 49 0.338 115.1 119.2 -4.1 14-23 11-26 6-9 19-29 2-8 1W
Pelicans 25 50 0.333 115.3 119.3 -4 16-22 9-28 7-8 16-30 5-5 4L
Mavericks 24 50 0.324 113.9 118.9 -5 14-23 10-27 4-11 13-33 3-7 1W
Jazz 21 53 0.284 117.5 125.3 -7.8 13-25 8-28 1-13 11-34 2-8 4L
Kings 19 56 0.253 110.9 121.2 -10.3 13-25 6-31 3-10 12-35 4-6 3L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 58 16 0.784 118.8 107.7 11.1 30-7 28-9 11-3 37-9 9-1 1W
Spurs 56 18 0.757 119.4 111.2 8.2 28-7 28-11 12-3 32-14 9-1 8W
Pistons 54 20 0.73 117.5 109.5 8 29-9 25-11 10-4 34-12 8-2 2W
Celtics 49 24 0.671 114.1 106.9 7.2 26-11 23-13 9-5 30-14 7-3 2W
Lakers 48 26 0.649 116.6 114.9 1.7 24-12 24-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 2W
Knicks 48 26 0.649 117 110.5 6.5 27-9 21-17 12-3 31-16 7-3 1L
Nuggets 47 28 0.627 121.3 116.9 4.4 23-13 24-15 8-5 29-16 8-2 5W
Cavaliers 46 28 0.622 119.4 115.1 4.3 24-14 22-14 10-5 30-18 7-3 1W
Timberwolves 45 29 0.608 117.9 114.4 3.5 25-14 20-15 9-7 28-21 5-5 1L
Rockets 44 29 0.603 114.1 110.2 3.9 25-10 19-19 8-6 24-22 5-5 1W
Raptors 41 32 0.562 114 112.3 1.7 20-16 21-16 4-10 29-16 5-5 1W
Hawks 42 33 0.56 118.3 116.4 1.9 22-16 20-17 8-6 23-22 8-2 1W
76ers 41 33 0.554 116.2 116.5 -0.3 21-17 20-16 9-7 24-23 7-3 2W
Suns 40 33 0.548 112.4 111.2 1.2 23-15 17-18 10-6 25-21 4-6 1L
Magic 39 34 0.534 115.7 114.8 0.9 23-15 16-19 9-7 24-23 4-6 1W
Hornets 39 35 0.527 116.3 111.7 4.6 19-18 20-17 11-5 23-23 7-3 1L
Heat 39 35 0.527 120.3 117.7 2.6 23-14 16-21 7-7 23-21 4-6 1L
Clippers 38 36 0.514 113.8 112.5 1.3 21-15 17-21 8-6 22-23 6-4 4W
Trail Blazers 37 38 0.493 115.2 116.5 -1.3 20-17 17-21 7-8 25-21 6-4 1L
Warriors 36 38 0.486 115.2 114.9 0.3 21-15 15-23 6-6 23-22 4-6 3W
Bucks 29 44 0.397 110.4 116.7 -6.3 16-20 13-24 9-6 20-27 2-8 3L
Bulls 29 45 0.392 116.4 121 -4.6 18-20 11-25 4-11 17-29 3-7 3L
Grizzlies 25 49 0.338 115.1 119.2 -4.1 14-23 11-26 6-9 19-29 2-8 1W
Pelicans 25 50 0.333 115.3 119.3 -4 16-22 9-28 7-8 16-30 5-5 4L
Mavericks 24 50 0.324 113.9 118.9 -5 14-23 10-27 4-11 13-33 3-7 1W
Jazz 21 53 0.284 117.5 125.3 -7.8 13-25 8-28 1-13 11-34 2-8 4L
Kings 19 56 0.253 110.9 121.2 -10.3 13-25 6-31 3-10 12-35 4-6 3L
Wizards 17 56 0.233 113 124 -11 11-26 6-30 2-12 11-34 1-9 1L
Nets 17 57 0.23 106.2 115.7 -9.5 9-26 8-31 3-12 12-32 0-10 10L
Pacers 16 58 0.216 111.9 120.6 -8.7 10-27 6-31 3-10 12-33 1-9 2L
  • 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