For your Thunder vs. Knicks predictions needs, we’ve got you covered as the Knicks hit the road to face the Thunder on Wednesday, Dec 27 at 8:00 ET. Currently, the total sits at 239.5, with the Thunder favored by 3 at home. Keep reading to get our Thunder vs. Knicks player props and predictions.
Thunder vs. Knicks Odds
- Spread: Thunder -3
- Total 239.5
Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Dec 27
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City OK
- TV: BSO
Knicks Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Knicks have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- The Knicks are 2-1 ATS in their three last road games and 2-1 straight-up.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Knicks have a straight up record of 5-5. But, their mark vs the spread was just 5-5.
Thunder Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Thunder have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Through their last three home contests, the Thunder offense has averaged 114 points per game while allowing an average of 118. Oklahoma City posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-2 ATS.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Thunder have a strong straight up record of 4-1. In addition, their ATS record was 4-1 in these scenarios.
Does New York Have A Chance at Paycom Center?
In their last five games, the Knicks have gone 3-2 and have an overall record of 17-12. When playing on the road this season, the Knicks are 9-8 compared to 8-4 at home.
New York’s offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 129 points against the Bucks. They had an overall field goal percentage of 54.3% and made 21/26 free throws. Jalen Brunson is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 26.1 as they approach today’s matchup. In addition, Julius Randle brings a PPG average of 22.9 into the game.
On average, the New York defense is giving up 112.4 points per game (10). Right now, they are on a 4 game streak of giving up fewer points than their season average.
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.
Is a Home Win Possible for Oklahoma City?
So far this season, the Thunder are 19-9 overall and are 2-1 in their last three games. When facing other Western Conference teams, the Thunder are 13-8 and are 6-1 in non-conference play.
Coming off a good offensive performance, Oklahoma City’s offense scored 129 points against the Timberwolves. Their field goal percentage for the game was 60.5%, and they went 13/16 from the free-throw line. The top scorer for the Thunder was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with 34 points, while Jalen Williams also chipped in with 21 points.
Currently, the Thunder’s defense holds the 14 rank in the NBA, allowing 113.4 points per game.
In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Thunder defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 50.6% while allowing 36.7% from downtown.
Thunder vs. Knicks Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his points prop of 33.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -109 while the under is at -120. Our model predicts that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will finish with 26 points, 5 rebounds, and 6. As for his points prop, we favor the under at 33.5.
- The Prop: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Under 33.5 Points (-120)
Thunder vs. Knicks Predictions
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +3, the Knicks is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.
As for the over/under, the line is currently at 239.5, and our model projects the Knicks and Thunder to reach a combined total of 229 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
The Pick: Knicks +3 | Fanduel Sportsbook