The Oklahoma City Thunder (38-24) visit Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks (19-43) Friday night. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. We analyze the Thunder-Knicks sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
Thunder at Knicks: Key injuries
Thunder
- SG Andre Roberson (knee) out
- SF Darius Bazley (knee) out
Knicks
- PG Dennis Smith Jr. (concussion) out
- C Mitchell Robinson (hamstring) questionable
- SF Kevin Knox II (leg) probable
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Thunder at Knicks: Odds, lines, picks, and betting tips
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 11 a.m. E.T.
Prediction
Thunder 115, Knicks 108
Moneyline (ML)
The THUNDER (-304) are big road favorites over the Knicks (+240). The Thunder have been hot on the road lately, winning 10 of their last 11 games away from Oklahoma City. They’ve also won six of their previous seven games against the Knicks. Meanwhile, New York is in a bit of a slump as they have won just two of their previous nine contests. While the odds are a bit chalky, take the Thunder to win on the road.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The Thunder (-7.5, -106) are three-basket favorites over the KNICKS (+7.5, -115). While the Thunder are the much better team, they haven’t been great against the spread. Despite their recent hot streak, the Thunder have failed to cover the spread in five-straight games. The Knicks have covered the spread in eight of their last 11 home games. The Thunder should win this game, but take the Knicks and the points in this one.
Over/Under (O/U)
The total for this game is set at 219.5 points, which feels about right considering how bad the Knicks’ offense has been this season. Currently, they are the No. 29 scoring offense in the NBA, averaging just 105.4 points per game. Look for the Thunder to get near 115 points, and that should allow for the OVER 219.5 (-106) to hit in New York.
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