OKC Thunder vs New York Knicks Prediction and Betting Tips | Jan. 10, 2025
NBA fans are in for a treat in the OKC Thunder vs New York Knicks game on Friday, a rematch after their thrilling encounter last week. The Thunder emerged victorious in that game, rallying for a 117-107 win behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s stellar 33-point performance.
Here’s an in-depth preview of the OKC Thunder vs New York Knicks matchup, tipping off at 7:30 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
OKC Thunder vs New York Knicks Prediction, Preview and Odds
Moneyline: Thunder (-155) vs Knicks (-130)
Spread: Thunder -3.5 (-108) vs Knicks -+3.5 (-112)
Total (O/U): Thunder o225.5 (-114) vs Knicks u225.5 (-110)
Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.
OKC Thunder vs New York Knicks preview
Since their previous clash, the Thunder have participated in two more intense matchups against Eastern Conference powerhouses — the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers. They stunned the Celtics with another comeback victory but fell short against the Cavaliers in a hard-fought game.
Despite the loss, the Thunder’s performance was commendable, especially given that they were missing two key defenders, Chet Holmgren and Alex Caruso, who remain sidelined for tonight’s game.
The Knicks, meanwhile, have struggled since their loss to OKC. They dropped two consecutive games in disappointing fashion, including a double-digit defeat to the Chicago Bulls and a nine-point loss to an Orlando Magic team missing Jalen Suggs, Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero.
However, the Knicks bounced back with a win over the Toronto Raptors, regaining some momentum ahead of this rematch.
Both teams are among the league’s top five in net rating, with the Thunder leading the league. While the Knicks boast the third-best offense, trailing only the Cavaliers and Celtics, OKC has a historically elite defense, currently ranked first. In contrast, the Knicks’ defense sits at 14th in the league.
Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers predicted starting lineups
For the Thunder, Nikola Topic is out for the season with an ACL injury. Alex Caruso is questionable due to a hip issue, while Ajay Mitchell (toe) and Chet Holmgren (hip) are both out.
For the Knicks, Miles McBride is questionable with a hamstring injury, and Mitchell Robinson is out with an ankle injury.
Thunder
G - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | G - Cason Wallace | F - Jalen Williams | F - Lu Dort | C - Isaiah Hartenstein
Knicks
G - Jalen Brunson | G - Mikal Bridges | F - Josh Hart | F - OG Anunoby | C - Karl-Anthony Towns
Editor's note: These are the predicted lineups and could change based on the availability of players.
OKC Thunder vs New York Knicks betting props
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to score the first bucket has +400 odds. Expect him to come out aggressive early in the game.
- Karl-Anthony Towns scoring over 24.5 points is -106 on BetNJ. He’s a solid bet to surpass this mark.
OKC Thunder vs New York Knicks prediction
The Thunder have faced one challenge after another against top-tier Eastern Conference teams. Their loss to Cleveland ended their impressive 15-game win streak but demonstrated that they remain a formidable force.
The Knicks’ offense doesn’t pose the same level of threat as Cleveland’s, and the Thunder will likely have learned from their last meeting. Expect OKC to cover the spread and secure a victory at Madison Square Garden tonight.