Thunder vs Knicks Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Mar. 31

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 31, 2024, 4:31 PM
  • The Knicks are -3.5 favorites vs. the Thunder
  • Total (Over/Under): 214.5 points
  • Watch the game on MSG | BSOK

The Oklahoma City Thunder visit Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks on Sunday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EDT in New York, NY.

The Knicks are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-105).

The Thunder vs Knicks Over/Under is 216.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Thunder are 42-30 against the spread, while the Knicks are 38-32 against the spread.


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Thunder vs. Knicks Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Oklahoma City Thunder+1.5 -115O 216.5 -105+100
New York Knicks -1.5 -105U 216.5 -115-120

Knicks vs Thunder Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Knicks will win Sunday‘s game with 61.8% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Thunder and Knicks.

Knicks vs Thunder Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Thunder will cover the spread for Sunday‘s game with 51.5% confidence.


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  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the Moneyline in 54 of their last 77 games (+16.15 Units / 7% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have covered the 4Q Spread in 39 of their last 64 games (+12.00 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have covered the Spread in 45 of their last 77 games (+10.90 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have covered the 3Q Spread in 40 of their last 68 games (+9.85 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the Team Total Over in 38 of their last 62 games (+9.70 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Game Total Under in 34 of their last 48 games (+18.60 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 52 of their last 84 games (+17.40 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Team Total Under in 26 of their last 38 games (+13.55 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Moneyline in 42 of their last 67 games (+12.35 Units / 7% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 18 of their last 23 games at home (+11.30 Units / 31% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Thunder have gone 42-30 (+9 Units / 11.21% ROI).

  • 51-22 against the Moneyline (+13.35 Units / 5.7% ROI)
  • 38-31 against the Over for game total points (+3.9 Units / 4.85% ROI)
  • 31-38 against the Under for game total points (-10.7 Units / -13.34% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 38-32 (+2.8 Units / 3.49% ROI).

  • 44-29 against the Moneyline (+9.3 Units / 4.99% ROI)
  • 29-44 against the Over for game total points (-19.4 Units / -24.16% ROI)
  • 44-29 against the Under for game total points (+12.1 Units / 15.07% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 30 of their last 84 games (-29.15 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the Game Total Over in 33 of their last 86 games (-25.30 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 35 of their last 86 games (-23.30 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 38 games (-19.50 Units / -44% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only covered the 1Q Spread in 13 of their last 39 games at home (-17.05 Units / -38% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 77 games (-19.70 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the Team Total Under in 28 of their last 70 games (-19.50 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 18 of their last 49 games (-15.45 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 35 of their last 79 games (-14.25 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 20 of their last 49 games (-13.25 Units / -24% ROI)

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Oklahoma City Thunder: Keys to the Game vs. the New York Knicks

The Thunder were undefeated (9-0) when their eFG is 60% or better last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .808

The Thunder are 22-2 (.917) when winning the rebounding margin this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .640

The Thunder are 21-5 (.808) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .603

The Thunder are 20-8 (.714) when making 15 or more three-pointers this season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .643

New York Knicks: Keys to the Game vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder

The Knicks are undefeated (7-0) when their opponents turns the ball over 20 or more times since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .564

The Knicks were 8-2 (.800) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .444

The Knicks are 2-7 (.222) when their opponents turns the ball fewer than 10 times this season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .421

The Knicks are 9-4 (.692) when forcing 10 or more steals this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .572

Injury Report: Knicks vs. ThunderSunday‘s Game, Mar. 31

  • OG Anunoby (New York Knicks): Elbow, Out
  • Duane Washington Jr. (New York Knicks): Thumb, Game Time Decision
  • Julius Randle (New York Knicks): Shoulder, Out
  • Mitchell Robinson (New York Knicks): Ankle, Out
  • Oklahoma City Thunder – No Injuries Reported

Oklahoma City Thunder Offensive Stats & Trends

The Thunder have a TS% of 55% in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

The Thunder have a TS% of 54% this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

The Thunder have averaged 10.6 second chance points per game (380 points/36 games) on the road this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.6

The Thunder have averaged 13.6 offensive rebounds per game (991 rebounds/73 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.3

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 16.3 second chance points per game (2,519 points/155 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.7

The Knicks have averaged 8.4 second chance points per game (1,300 points/155 games) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

The Knicks have averaged 24.2 assists per game (1,765 assists/73 games) this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 26.7

The Knicks have averaged 16.3 second chance points per game (586 points/36 games) on the road this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.6

Oklahoma City Thunder Defensive Stats & Trends

The Thunder have forced 16.1 turnovers per game (580 turnovers/36 games) on the road this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.6

The Thunder averaged 8.2 steals per game (676 steals/82 games) last season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Thunder have averaged 6.6 blocks per game (481 blocks/73 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Thunder have forced 16.3 turnovers per game (2,524 turnovers/155 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.8

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks averaged 36.5 defensive rebounds per game (2,991 rebounds/82 games) last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Knicks have averaged 4.2 blocks per game (304 blocks/73 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Knicks averaged 4.1 blocks per game (340 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Knicks have averaged 6.6 steals per game (512 steals/78 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4


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