The Oklahoma City Thunder play the New York Knicks on Friday, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, money line odds and over/under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet at Tipico Sportsbook.
The game tips off at 7 p.m. CT and can be seen on Bally Sports Oklahoma and MSG Network (Knicks).
The Thunder (12-22) return home after losing a close game to the reigning Western Conference champion Phoenix Suns. The Thunder have dealt with a slew of positive COVID-19 tests this week, leading to five players and head coach Mark Daigneault being sidelined in the health and safety protocol. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Kenrich Williams are also dealing with ankle injuries.
Meanwhile, the Knicks (17-18) are dealing with similar health and safety protocol issues along with typical injuries. The team is playing without nine players, including Julius Randle.
Knicks at Thunder notable injuries:
Knicks: Julius Randle, Nerlens Noel, Wayne Seldon, Jericho Sims are in the health and safety protocol. Derrick Rose is out due to ankle surgery. Evan Fournier is questionable due to ankle soreness. Danuel House Jr. is out due to a dislocated finger. Matt Mooney is out due to not being with the team.
Thunder: Josh Giddey, Darius Bazley, Tre Mann, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, Aleksej Pokusevski are in the health and safety protocol. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is questionable due to ankle soreness. Kenrich Williams is questionable due to an ankle sprain.
The lines, courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook
- Point spread: Knicks -5.5
- Money line: Knicks -220 / Thunder +175
- Over-under: 205.5
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Advice and prediction
It’s really hard to predict this game considering the number of injuries and players in the health and safety protocol. The outcome might honestly come down to whether Gilgeous-Alexander is available. Considering the Thunder have slow-played injuries a lot these past couple of seasons due to winning not being a priority, I expect the 23-year-old to sit this one out. I think the Knicks extend their winning streak to four games in a low-scoring affair between two teams playing a lot of backups and G Leaguers. Take the under 205.5.
Prediction: Knicks 94, Thunder 87
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