Oklahoma City Thunder vs New York Knicks Preview
Planning on watching today’s Knicks and Thunder game? Catch the action at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, OK, as the Thunder hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on BSO.
The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 239 points, and the Thunder are favored to win at home against the Knicks. Check out BetCoco for Oklahoma City Thunder – New York Knicks odds
Oklahoma City Thunder vs New York Knicks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Knicks and Thunder did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Thunder have the leg up at 2-1. The Thunder also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 259 points per game leading to an over/under record of 3-0.
- The Knicks are 2-1 ATS in their three last road games and 2-1 straight-up.
- Across their three previous home games, Oklahoma City has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 114 points per game.
- The Knicks have played well in their last three games as the betting underdog, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Oklahoma City has an ATS mark of 7-3 while going 8-2 straight up.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs New York Knicks Prediction
As they prepare to face the Thunder, the Knicks are hoping to add to their above .500 record of 17-12. In their 29 games, the Knicks have gone 13-7 against other Eastern Conference teams, while going 4-5 in non-conference games.
New York has an overall ATS record of 17-12 for the season so far. New York has covered the spread in two consecutive road games, while maintaining an ATS record of 10-7 on the road as opposed to 7-5 at home.
New York have seen over half of their games surpass the over/under lines, resulting in an over/under record of 15-13-1. They have an average over/under line of 224.5 in their games, and their differential vs. the over/under line this season is 2.9.
In their latest game, New York’s offense looked good, scoring 129 points against the Bucks. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 54.3% and made 21/26 free throws. Jalen Brunson is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today’s matchup with an average of 26.1. Meanwhile, Julius Randle also brings a PPG average of 22.9 into the game.
In the current season, the Knicks defense has excelled, sitting 10 in the NBA by allowing 112.4 points per game.
In the terms of takeaways, Knicks are causing 12.1 turnovers per game, ranking 5th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 28th in rejections, averaging 3.4 blocked shots each game.
Coming into today’s game against the Knicks, the Thunder are looking to stay above .500. They are 19-9 overall and have gone 8-4 on the road and 11-5 at home this season.
Oklahoma City currently has an ATS record of 20-8, placing them above .500 against the spread. This season, Oklahoma City has a 12-5 record against the spread when they are favored, and they are 8-3 when playing as underdogs.
In their last three games, the Thunder and their opponents have surpassed the over/under line, and the overall record is 16-12-0. The average over/under line in their games is 231.5 and they have a 2.8 differential vs. the over/under line this season.
Oklahoma City’s offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 129 points against the Timberwolves. They had an overall field goal percentage of 60.5% and made 13/16 free throws. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 31 as they approach today’s matchup. In addition, Chet Holmgren brings a PPG average of 17.3 into the game.
Coming into the game, the Thunder defense has held opposing team’s to fewer points than the league average in 42.9% of their games. Currently, they are 14 in the NBA at 113.4 points per game allowed.
When it comes to forced turnovers, the Thunder are forcing 11.9 per game, which is 4th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 3rd in blocked shots at 6.4 per game.
Even though they are considered 3-point underdogs, our projection points to a 114-113 win for the Knicks.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs New York Knicks Betting Tips
- We like the Knicks on the moneyline (+122)
- The Knicks are also our pick on the spread at +3
- Our NBA model projects 227 points, and we suggest taking the under
Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
New York Knicks Injury Report
- Mitchell Robinson – Ankle – Out
- Jericho Sims – Ankle – Out
