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NBA Betting Preview: Thunder vs Knicks

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

Back Knicks to Cause Thunder Problems

We’re confident that the underdogs can either win or suffer a narrow defeat. That makes the Knicks at +4.5 the best wager when they go up against the Thunder and odds of -110 are available.

Thunder Have 8 Wins in Previous 10 H2H Clashes

Oklahoma City Thunder have won three on the spin, triumphing 116-108 in their previous game. This was on the road against Chicago Bulls at United Center. Jared McCain led the way with 20 points, while Isaiah Joe added 19 and Aaron Wiggins chipped in 18.

New York Knicks have triumphed in their last three games. The latest of these was on the road where Toronto Raptors were beaten 111-95 at Scotiabank Arena. Jalen Brunson got 26 points and 10 assists, Karl-Anthony Towns had 21 points and 12 rebounds, with OG Anunoby scoring 15 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Thunder won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 126-101 triumph when facing the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. It’s been four victories on the bounce for the Thunder when playing the Knicks. On the head-to-head front, they have won 8 of the past 10.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder logo Thunder 48 15 0.762 119.1 107.9 11.2 25-7 23-8 9-3 34-9 8-2 3W
Knicks logo Knicks 40 22 0.645 117.1 110.9 6.2 23-8 17-14 11-3 27-15 7-3 3W
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Oklahoma City Thunder – Last 10 Games

8 wins and 2 losses in the past 10 games. The Thunder are averaging 114.9 points, 45.9 rebounds, 25.5 assists, 9.4 steals and 5.0 blocks while shooting 45.8% from the field and 80.7% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 107.5 points and 45.2 rebounds per contest.

Isaiah Joe is averaging 15.7 points and 3.7 (48.1%) 3-pointers made. Chet Holmgren averages 9.9 rebounds and Cason Wallace 5.6 assists.

New York Knicks – Last 10 Games

The Knicks have won 7 and lost 3 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 115.3 points, 44.5 rebounds, 28.9 assists, 8.8 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 48.6% from the field and 73.9% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 103.7 points and 41.0 rebounds.

Jalen Brunson is averaging 24.8 points, 6.7 assists and 2.7 (40.9%) 3-pointers made, while Karl-Anthony Towns has an average of 11.0 rebounds.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs New York Knicks Prediction & Picks

Make the most of Oklahoma City Thunder vs New York Knicks with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline, key player prop picks and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

With Knicks being given a line of +4.5 to overcome in this NBA contest, our pick is that they can cover this. There’s the chance to get -110 for this outcome.

To deliver the best possible basketball predictions, we start by locking in the team news and taking time to review the latest form. There’s also no shortage of data to crunch from the most up-to-date NBA stats available.

Key Thunder vs Knicks stats:

  • The +4.5 line has been covered by Knicks in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The +4.5 line has been covered by Knicks in 16 of their last 20 games.
  • The +4.5 line has been covered by Knicks in 3 consecutive games.

Knicks +4.5 Probability

The best betting sites make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jalen Brunson Over 24.5 Points -108 BetMGM logo

Jalen Brunson (Knicks) has scored an average of 31.8 points in the past 5 home games. We think that he can therefore cover the line and we’ll wager on his Player Points at betting odds of -108.

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Jalen Brunson Over 2.5 Rebounds -147 BetMGM logo

Jalen Brunson (Knicks) has secured Over 2.5 rebounds in 5 straight games at home. We recommend backing the -147 that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Rebounds bet hopefully providing a return.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Knicks +4.5
Totals Over 221.5
Player Points Jalen Brunson Over 24.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Knicks +4.5, Over 221.5 and Jalen Brunson (Knicks) to score Over 24.5 points.

The same game parlay option is great for basketball bettors wanting a personalised multi-leg wager on the same game. It’s especially good if you have a strong view on the likely outcomes and the odds for each pick are combined.

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Correct Score Prediction

Thunder Thunder logo 112 - 114 Knicks logo Knicks

There might not be too much between these teams, with our correct score prediction being a 114-112 win for the Knicks. There are enormous odds available when it comes to this pick.

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Oklahoma City Thunder vs New York Knicks 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.

Books Make Thunder Moneyline Favorites

With a 65% chance of securing victory, Oklahoma City Thunder are favorites for this NBA game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -185. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +154 about New York Knicks.

The spread is currently 4.5, with the total points line at 221.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you fancy Over 221.5, this outcome can be backed at -114.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the market leader to land the most baskets. He is priced at -105 to score Over 30.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -123.

Player Points
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 30.5
-105
Under 30.5
-123
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Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 24.5
-108
Under 24.5
-120
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Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 17.5
-102
Under 17.5
-127
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Chet Holmgren (Thunder)
Over 16.5
-123
Under 16.5
-105
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Player Assists
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 6.5
-115
Under 6.5
-112
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Jalen Brunson (Knicks)
Over 5.5
-110
Under 5.5
-118
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Mikal Bridges (Knicks)
Over 3.5
+118
Under 3.5
-154
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Player Rebounds
Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 12.5
-103
Under 12.5
-125
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Chet Holmgren (Thunder)
Over 8.5
+115
Under 8.5
-149
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Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder)
Over 8.5
+112
Under 8.5
-145
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Thunder Lead Recent Head-to-Head Results at Madison Square Garden

The Knicks have gone 7-3 across their last 10 home games, scoring 116.00 points per contest and conceding 104.90.

The Thunder have seven wins and three losses in the last 10 games on the road, putting up 116.30 points per contest and giving up 109.70.

The Thunder defeated the Knicks 126-101 in their last meeting at Madison Square Garden. All of the last 7 head-to-head matchups at Madison Square Garden have ended with wins for the Thunder.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O221.5 U221.5
New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Home Stats 7-3 220.90 116.00 104.90 4 6
Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Away Stats 7-3 226.00 116.30 109.70 9 1
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O221.5 = Games Over 221.5 Points
  • U221.5 = Games Under 221.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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

Oklahoma City Thunder Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 51 33.33 1624 328 31.8 6.4 1.7 4.4 0.8 1.4
Chet Holmgren 55 29.3 940 96 17.1 1.7 1.2 9.0 2.0 0.5
Jalen Williams 27 28.83 467 145 17.3 5.4 0.9 4.6 0.4 1.3

New York Knicks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jalen Brunson 57 34.62 1520 352 26.7 6.2 2.9 3.4 0.1 0.7
Mikal Bridges 62 33.95 970 248 15.6 4.0 2.1 4.1 0.8 1.5
OG Anunoby 48 32.97 772 106 16.1 2.2 2.0 5.3 0.7 1.7

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 Oklahoma City Thunder Lineups

03 Mar NBA
Thunder 116-108 Bulls
01 Mar NBA
Thunder 100-87 Mavericks
27 Feb NBA
Nuggets 121-127 Thunder
25 Feb NBA
Thunder 116-124 Pistons
24 Feb NBA
Thunder 116-107 Raptors
22 Feb NBA
Cavaliers 113-121 Thunder
20 Feb NBA
Nets 86-105 Thunder
12 Feb NBA
Bucks 110-93 Thunder
11 Feb NBA
Thunder 136-109 Suns
09 Feb NBA
Thunder 119-110 Lakers

Previous New York Knicks Lineups

03 Mar NBA
Knicks 111-95 Raptors
01 Mar NBA
Spurs 89-114 Knicks
27 Feb NBA
Knicks 127-98 Bucks
24 Feb NBA
Knicks 94-109 Cavaliers
22 Feb NBA
Knicks 105-99 Bulls
21 Feb NBA
Rockets 106-108 Knicks
19 Feb NBA
Pistons 126-111 Knicks
11 Feb NBA
Knicks 138-89 76ers
10 Feb NBA
Pacers 137-134 Knicks
08 Feb NBA
Knicks 111-89 Celtics

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 41 20 0.672 114.9 107 7.9 20-9 21-11 9-5 27-13 8-2 3W
Knicks 40 22 0.645 117.1 110.9 6.2 23-8 17-14 11-3 27-15 7-3 3W
Raptors 35 26 0.574 113.7 112 1.7 16-16 19-10 4-10 27-16 5-5 1L
76ers 33 28 0.541 116 116.2 -0.2 16-16 17-12 8-7 21-20 4-6 2L
Nets 15 46 0.246 106.8 115.6 -8.8 8-22 7-24 3-10 11-27 1-9 9L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 45 15 0.75 117.2 109.5 7.7 24-7 21-8 10-4 30-8 8-2 1L
Cavaliers 39 24 0.619 119.1 114.9 4.2 21-11 18-13 8-5 25-15 7-3 2W
Bucks 26 34 0.433 111.3 115.6 -4.3 14-15 12-19 8-5 19-22 5-5 3L
Bulls 25 37 0.403 115.7 120 -4.3 16-18 9-19 4-10 17-26 1-9 1L
Pacers 15 46 0.246 111.4 119.6 -8.2 10-22 5-24 3-9 11-30 2-8 6L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 32 28 0.533 114.8 114.4 0.4 19-12 13-16 7-5 20-19 6-4 1W
Heat 33 29 0.532 119.9 116.7 3.2 19-11 14-18 5-5 17-18 6-4 2W
Hornets 31 31 0.5 116.1 112.7 3.4 14-16 17-15 9-4 19-21 7-3 5W
Hawks 31 31 0.5 117.4 117.4 0 14-16 17-15 7-6 17-21 6-4 4W
Wizards 16 45 0.262 112.2 123 -10.8 11-21 5-24 2-10 11-28 2-8 6L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 48 15 0.762 119.1 107.9 11.2 25-7 23-8 9-3 34-9 8-2 3W
Timberwolves 39 23 0.629 119.1 114.5 4.6 21-11 18-12 8-5 24-17 7-3 4W
Nuggets 38 24 0.613 120.5 116.1 4.4 16-12 22-12 6-4 22-13 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 29 33 0.468 115.2 118.4 -3.2 16-15 13-18 5-7 22-18 5-5 2L
Jazz 18 43 0.295 117.9 125.8 -7.9 11-21 7-22 1-10 10-30 2-8 6L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 37 24 0.607 115.8 115.2 0.6 18-12 19-12 8-7 26-15 5-5 3W
Suns 35 26 0.574 112.1 111.2 0.9 20-12 15-14 10-6 24-18 4-6 2W
Warriors 31 30 0.508 115.3 114.1 1.2 19-13 12-17 6-6 21-19 4-6 2L
Clippers 29 31 0.483 112.1 112.1 0 15-13 14-18 8-5 19-18 6-4 2W
Kings 14 49 0.222 110.2 121.1 -10.9 9-21 5-28 2-10 10-33 2-8 2L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 44 17 0.721 118.2 111.4 6.8 21-6 23-11 10-3 26-13 9-1 1W
Rockets 38 22 0.633 114.7 109.4 5.3 20-7 18-15 6-5 21-16 7-3 1W
Grizzlies 23 37 0.383 115.6 117.7 -2.1 12-17 11-20 6-6 18-24 3-7 1L
Mavericks 21 40 0.344 113.5 117.7 -4.2 14-19 7-21 3-10 11-29 2-8 4L
Pelicans 19 44 0.302 114.9 120.2 -5.3 11-21 8-23 6-7 12-28 6-4 2L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 45 15 0.75 117.2 109.5 7.7 24-7 21-8 10-4 30-8 8-2 1L
Celtics 41 20 0.672 114.9 107 7.9 20-9 21-11 9-5 27-13 8-2 3W
Knicks 40 22 0.645 117.1 110.9 6.2 23-8 17-14 11-3 27-15 7-3 3W
Cavaliers 39 24 0.619 119.1 114.9 4.2 21-11 18-13 8-5 25-15 7-3 2W
Raptors 35 26 0.574 113.7 112 1.7 16-16 19-10 4-10 27-16 5-5 1L
76ers 33 28 0.541 116 116.2 -0.2 16-16 17-12 8-7 21-20 4-6 2L
Magic 32 28 0.533 114.8 114.4 0.4 19-12 13-16 7-5 20-19 6-4 1W
Heat 33 29 0.532 119.9 116.7 3.2 19-11 14-18 5-5 17-18 6-4 2W
Hornets 31 31 0.5 116.1 112.7 3.4 14-16 17-15 9-4 19-21 7-3 5W
Hawks 31 31 0.5 117.4 117.4 0 14-16 17-15 7-6 17-21 6-4 4W
Bucks 26 34 0.433 111.3 115.6 -4.3 14-15 12-19 8-5 19-22 5-5 3L
Bulls 25 37 0.403 115.7 120 -4.3 16-18 9-19 4-10 17-26 1-9 1L
Wizards 16 45 0.262 112.2 123 -10.8 11-21 5-24 2-10 11-28 2-8 6L
Nets 15 46 0.246 106.8 115.6 -8.8 8-22 7-24 3-10 11-27 1-9 9L
Pacers 15 46 0.246 111.4 119.6 -8.2 10-22 5-24 3-9 11-30 2-8 6L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 48 15 0.762 119.1 107.9 11.2 25-7 23-8 9-3 34-9 8-2 3W
Spurs 44 17 0.721 118.2 111.4 6.8 21-6 23-11 10-3 26-13 9-1 1W
Rockets 38 22 0.633 114.7 109.4 5.3 20-7 18-15 6-5 21-16 7-3 1W
Timberwolves 39 23 0.629 119.1 114.5 4.6 21-11 18-12 8-5 24-17 7-3 4W
Nuggets 38 24 0.613 120.5 116.1 4.4 16-12 22-12 6-4 22-13 5-5 1W
Lakers 37 24 0.607 115.8 115.2 0.6 18-12 19-12 8-7 26-15 5-5 3W
Suns 35 26 0.574 112.1 111.2 0.9 20-12 15-14 10-6 24-18 4-6 2W
Warriors 31 30 0.508 115.3 114.1 1.2 19-13 12-17 6-6 21-19 4-6 2L
Clippers 29 31 0.483 112.1 112.1 0 15-13 14-18 8-5 19-18 6-4 2W
Trail Blazers 29 33 0.468 115.2 118.4 -3.2 16-15 13-18 5-7 22-18 5-5 2L
Grizzlies 23 37 0.383 115.6 117.7 -2.1 12-17 11-20 6-6 18-24 3-7 1L
Mavericks 21 40 0.344 113.5 117.7 -4.2 14-19 7-21 3-10 11-29 2-8 4L
Pelicans 19 44 0.302 114.9 120.2 -5.3 11-21 8-23 6-7 12-28 6-4 2L
Jazz 18 43 0.295 117.9 125.8 -7.9 11-21 7-22 1-10 10-30 2-8 6L
Kings 14 49 0.222 110.2 121.1 -10.9 9-21 5-28 2-10 10-33 2-8 2L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 48 15 0.762 119.1 107.9 11.2 25-7 23-8 9-3 34-9 8-2 3W
Pistons 45 15 0.75 117.2 109.5 7.7 24-7 21-8 10-4 30-8 8-2 1L
Spurs 44 17 0.721 118.2 111.4 6.8 21-6 23-11 10-3 26-13 9-1 1W
Celtics 41 20 0.672 114.9 107 7.9 20-9 21-11 9-5 27-13 8-2 3W
Knicks 40 22 0.645 117.1 110.9 6.2 23-8 17-14 11-3 27-15 7-3 3W
Rockets 38 22 0.633 114.7 109.4 5.3 20-7 18-15 6-5 21-16 7-3 1W
Timberwolves 39 23 0.629 119.1 114.5 4.6 21-11 18-12 8-5 24-17 7-3 4W
Cavaliers 39 24 0.619 119.1 114.9 4.2 21-11 18-13 8-5 25-15 7-3 2W
Nuggets 38 24 0.613 120.5 116.1 4.4 16-12 22-12 6-4 22-13 5-5 1W
Lakers 37 24 0.607 115.8 115.2 0.6 18-12 19-12 8-7 26-15 5-5 3W
Suns 35 26 0.574 112.1 111.2 0.9 20-12 15-14 10-6 24-18 4-6 2W
Raptors 35 26 0.574 113.7 112 1.7 16-16 19-10 4-10 27-16 5-5 1L
76ers 33 28 0.541 116 116.2 -0.2 16-16 17-12 8-7 21-20 4-6 2L
Magic 32 28 0.533 114.8 114.4 0.4 19-12 13-16 7-5 20-19 6-4 1W
Heat 33 29 0.532 119.9 116.7 3.2 19-11 14-18 5-5 17-18 6-4 2W
Warriors 31 30 0.508 115.3 114.1 1.2 19-13 12-17 6-6 21-19 4-6 2L
Hawks 31 31 0.5 117.4 117.4 0 14-16 17-15 7-6 17-21 6-4 4W
Hornets 31 31 0.5 116.1 112.7 3.4 14-16 17-15 9-4 19-21 7-3 5W
Clippers 29 31 0.483 112.1 112.1 0 15-13 14-18 8-5 19-18 6-4 2W
Trail Blazers 29 33 0.468 115.2 118.4 -3.2 16-15 13-18 5-7 22-18 5-5 2L
Bucks 26 34 0.433 111.3 115.6 -4.3 14-15 12-19 8-5 19-22 5-5 3L
Bulls 25 37 0.403 115.7 120 -4.3 16-18 9-19 4-10 17-26 1-9 1L
Grizzlies 23 37 0.383 115.6 117.7 -2.1 12-17 11-20 6-6 18-24 3-7 1L
Mavericks 21 40 0.344 113.5 117.7 -4.2 14-19 7-21 3-10 11-29 2-8 4L
Pelicans 19 44 0.302 114.9 120.2 -5.3 11-21 8-23 6-7 12-28 6-4 2L
Jazz 18 43 0.295 117.9 125.8 -7.9 11-21 7-22 1-10 10-30 2-8 6L
Wizards 16 45 0.262 112.2 123 -10.8 11-21 5-24 2-10 11-28 2-8 6L
Nets 15 46 0.246 106.8 115.6 -8.8 8-22 7-24 3-10 11-27 1-9 9L
Pacers 15 46 0.246 111.4 119.6 -8.2 10-22 5-24 3-9 11-30 2-8 6L
Kings 14 49 0.222 110.2 121.1 -10.9 9-21 5-28 2-10 10-33 2-8 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