New York Knicks vs OKC Thunder Prediction and Betting Tips | Jan. 3, 2025

The New York Knicks vs OKC Thunder matchup is one of the nine games scheduled for Friday. The Knicks are third in the Eastern Conference with a 24-10 record, while the Thunder are first in the West with a 28-5 record.

The two teams have met each other 141 times in the regular season, with OKC holding a 73-68 lead. This will be their first game this season. They met twice last season. OKC won both the games, with the most recent win coming on March 31. The Thunder won 113-112 behind Jalen Williams’ 33 points. The Knicks were led by Jalen Brunson’s 30 points.

New York Knicks vs OKC Thunder game details and odds

The New York Knicks vs OKC Thunder game is scheduled for 8 p.m. EST on Friday, Jan. 3, at Paycom Center. The matchup will be broadcast nationally on NBA TV. It will also air locally on FanDuel Sports Network - Oklahoma and MSG. Fans can also stream it live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV.

Moneyline: Knicks (+170) vs. Thunder (-205)

Spread: Knicks (+5) vs. Thunder (-5)

Total (O/U): Knicks -110 (o222) vs. Thunder -110 (u222)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

New York Knicks vs OKC Thunder preview

This is a matchup between the two teams with the longest winning streaks in the league. New York has won nine straight and leads the Eastern Conference, while OKC leads the West with 13 wins on the trot. So, one streak is bound to snap Friday.

The Knicks last played Wednesday and won 119-103 against the Utah Jazz. Karl-Anthony Towns had 31 points and 21 rebounds, while Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby and Josh Hart contributed 27, 22 and 15 points, respectively. Hart had a triple-double as he had 14 rebounds and 12 assists as well. Brunson missed the game with a calf injury and is questionable for Friday, too.

The Thunder will play the second leg of a back-to-back after blowing past against the LA Clippers on Thursday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 29 points and eight assists in the 116-98 win. Jalen Williams had 18 points.

New York Knicks vs OKC Thunder betting props

SGA’s points total is set at 30.5. While he failed to score more than 30 points Thursday, this is only because he played just 30 minutes as opposed to his normal average of 34.5 minutes per game. He is expected to get his normal playing minutes against New York and score over 30.5 points.

KAT’s points total is set at 22.5. The Knicks’ decision to trade for the big man has paid off dearly as he averages 24.9 points and 13.7 rebounds on the season. He has scored 30 points or more in three straight games and should score at least 23 points against OKC.

New York Knicks vs OKC Thunder prediction

The oddsmakers favor the Thunder to win at home. While we expect the same keeping Jalen Brunson’s injury report status, things could change if he suits up. However, if he doesn’t, bet on OKC to cover the spread for a win in a low-scoring game where the team total should stay under 222 points.