New York Knicks vs Oklahoma City Thunder Preview
The Thunder (51-22) are currently 2nd in the Western Conference and 2nd in the Northwest Division. The Knicks (44-29) are 4th in the Eastern Conference and 2nd in the Atlantic Division. The Knicks are currently favored by 3.5 points and the over/under line is set at 214.
This non-conference matchup will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET and the game can be seen on MSG.
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New York Knicks vs Oklahoma City Thunder Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three head-to-head matchups, the Thunder are averaging 131 points per game, compared to the Knicks at 128. These figures have led to Oklahoma City posting a record of 2-1.
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Oklahoma City has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 111 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
- When looking at their past three home matchups, New York has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 123 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
- The Thunder have played well in their last three games as the betting underdog, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Knicks have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.
New York Knicks vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
Oklahoma City is 39-33-1 on the over/under for the season, and the over has hit in their last three games. Today’s O/U line is set at 214. On average, their games have scored 233.5 points.
This season, the Thunder have been the underdog in 18 of their games. In those games, they have gone 10-8 straight-up and 12-6 ATS. As the underdog, they have a scoring margin of +1.4 points per game.
For the season, Oklahoma City is 51-22 and is currently 2nd in the Western Conference. In non-conference games, they are 18-6 compared to 33-16 against the West.
In their last game, the Thunder defeated the Suns by a score of 128-103. They were 2.5-point underdogs going into the game and easily covered the spread. The O/U line for that game was 227.5.
When it comes to scoring, the Thunder are one of the most prolific teams in the league, averaging 120.5 points per game (3rd). Interestingly, they have actually scored more on the road (118.0) than at home (122.9).
So far this season, the Thunder have outscored the NBA scoring average in 71.2% of their games. They are also on a streak of three games with increased scoring and have the 9th highest pace in the league.
In terms of shooting, the Thunder have been one of the best three-point shooting teams in the league, hitting 39% of their attempts (1st). Overall, they are 2nd in field goal percentage (49%).
At this time, the Thunder’s defense is positioned 12th in the NBA, permitting 113.0 points per game. Inside the arc, the Thunder defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 52.3% and 36.5% from three-point territory.
At 44-29, the Knicks are 4th in the Eastern Conference and 2nd in the Atlantic Division. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 30-15 and 14-14 against the West.
As the home team, the Knicks are 24-13 this season and have won three straight games at home. On average, they are outscoring their opponents by 6.2 points per game at home.
New York has an ATS record of 40-32 this season, including 20-17 at home. Today, they are favored by 3.5 points and have an ATS record of 26-15 as the favorite.
In their last game, the Knicks lost to the Spurs by a score of 130-126. The O/U line for that game was also 214 points, and the Knicks were favored by 8 points going into the game.
This season, the Knicks have an O/U record of 28-44-1, and the over has hit in their last three games. On average, their games have finished with 220.4 points, and today’s O/U line is set at 214.
At home, the Knicks are averaging 110.7 points per game, which is 25th in the NBA. Overall, they are 20th in the league in scoring at 112.6 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, the Knicks are 23rd in the NBA at 46%. They are also 30th in pace at 94.9 possessions per game.
So far this season, the Knicks have outscored the NBA scoring average in 42.5% of their games. In terms of assists, they are 29th in the league with an average of 24.2 per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Knicks are 11th in both three-pointers made per game (13.2) and three-point attempts per game (36.2). Their three-point shooting percentage is 36%, which is 16th in the NBA.
Coming into today’s game, the Knicks’ defense is giving up an average of 107.8 points per contest. New York’s defense is currently forcing 12.3 turnovers per game, which is 11th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 28th in blocked shots, with an average of 4.2 rejections per game.
Despite being 3.5 point underdogs, we predict the Thunder to come out on top with a final score of 115-107.
New York Knicks vs Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Tips
- We like the Thunder on the moneyline (+132)
- The Thunder are also our pick on the spread at +3.5
- Projecting a combined 222 points, we like the over
New York Knicks Injury Report
- Julius Randle – Shoulder – Out
- Alec Burks – Shoulder – Probable
- OG Anunoby – Elbow – Out
- Isaiah Hartenstein – Wrist – Probable
- Mitchell Robinson – Ankle – Questionable
Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – Quad – Doubtful
