The Oklahoma City Thunder (51-22) take on the New York Knicks (44-29). Oklahoma is surviving this latest stretch without their best player. Regardless, they are winners of two of their last three games. Additionally, their only loss came in overtime. On the other side of things, the Knicks are winners of three of the last four games. Their latest loss also came in overtime.
But for today, do you see Oklahoma getting the win in Madison Square Garden?
Oklahoma City Thunder vs New York Knicks Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | +3 -110 |
O 215.5 -110 |
+124 |
| New York Knicks | -3 -110 |
U 215.5 – 110 |
-148 |
| **Odds Courtesy of DraftKings** | |||
Oklahoma City Thunder vs New York Knicks Game Details
- Fixture: Oklahoma City Thunder @ New York Knicks
- Date and Time: March 31, 2024 @ 7:00 pm EST
- Location: Madison Square Garden in New York, NY
Apex Tale of the Tape
| Oklahoma City Thunder | Vs. | New York Knicks |
| 51-22 | Record | 44-29 |
| 120.5 | Points Per Game | 112.6 |
| 49.9 | FG% | 46.3 |
| 39.1 | 3PT% | 36.6 |
| 41.8 | Rebounds Per Game | 45.8 |
| 113.0 | Points Allowed Per Game | 107.8 |
| 45.6 | Defensive FG% | 46.7 |
| 36.2 | Defensive 3PT% | 36.5 |
| 78.6 | Defensive FT% | 76.5 |
| 44.8 | Defensive Rebounds Against | 40.5 |
| 3-2 | Last 5 W-L | 3-2 |
| 102.2 | Team Pace | 98.1 |
Key Stats
Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City is led in scoring by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. However, he is listed as a game-time decision. If he is able to go, he gives the Thunder 30.4 points per game. Additionally, Chet Holmgren leads this team in rebounding at 7.9 per game. This Thunder team will have a good test against the New York Knicks, and even if their best player isn’t able to go, they should at least be able to keep this one close.
New York Knicks
The New York Knicks are hoping to rebound quickly from what was a stunning defeat to the San Antonio Spurs. They’re led in scoring by Jalen Brunson. Brunson has 27.9 points per game. Meanwhile, they are working Mitchell Robinson back into the rotation. Although he is listed as a game-time decision for now, Regardless of who else is able to go, this team goes through Brunson. Against some of the size of the Oklahoma City Thunder, he may have to play even bigger than he normally does. Josh Hart averaging close to triple-double numbers as of late is someone else to watch for.
Injury Report
Oklahoma City Thunder
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – GTD
New York Knicks
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Mitchell Robinson – GTD
- Isaiah Hartenstein- GTD
- Alec Burks – GTD
- OG Anunoby – Out
- Charlie Brown Jr. – GTD
Game Prediction
The New York Knicks are playing better as of late, and it wouldn’t be shocking to watch them win. Especially at home, this is a formidable team. However, their opposition at the Garden will be tough and unwilling to go down easy. Especially when you consider the potential availability of Gilgeous-Alexander taking Oklahoma City to cover the spread, it seems like a no-brainer. However, I’m going a step further and saying that the Oklahoma City Thunder will win outright.
Final Pick
Oklahoma City Thunder MoneyLine (+124)
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