Knicks vs Thunder Prediction and NBA Tips - 5 March 2026
Last updated: Mar 5, 2026, 12:10AM | Published: Mar 4, 2026, 2:00PM
The New York Knicks will face the Oklahoma City Thunder in NBA action at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, starting at 11:00am AEDT.
With the likes of Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby, the Knicks are looking to overcome a Thunder team that includes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Joe.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Knicks vs Thunder game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's New York vs Oklahoma City NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Thunder a 67% chance of winning against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
Knicks vs Thunder: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Madison Square Garden are shown below:
- Head to Head: Knicks $2.45, Thunder $1.59
- Line: Knicks +4 ($1.91), Thunder -4 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 221.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Knicks at $2.45 and the Thunder at $1.59.
The Knicks are listed as 4-point underdogs against the Thunder, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Thunder (-4) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 221.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Thunder (-4) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 221.5-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Knicks vs Thunder: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Oklahoma City at $1.59 with Bet365
- Line: Thunder -4 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 221.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
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Knicks vs Thunder: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Knicks vs Thunder at Madison Square Garden on Thursday is the Thunder winning 112-107.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the New York vs Oklahoma City game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
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Knicks vs Thunder: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Knicks and Thunder at Madison Square Garden is scheduled to tip off at 11:00am AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: New York Knicks vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Date: Thursday 5 March 2026
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our New York vs Oklahoma City predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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