Thunder vs Knicks Prediction and NBA Tips - 28 December 2023
Last updated: Dec 28, 2023, 1:11AM | Published: Dec 27, 2023, 2:31AM
The Oklahoma City Thunder will take on the New York Knicks in NBA action at Paycom Center on Thursday, commencing at 12:00pm AEDT.
With star players Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren, the Thunder are aiming to beat a Knicks team that includes Jalen Brunson, Julius Randle and RJ Barrett.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Thunder vs Knicks game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Thunder vs Knicks
Based on state-of-the-art machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Oklahoma City-New York NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Thunder a 63% chance of defeating the Knicks at Paycom Center.
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Thunder vs Knicks: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Paycom Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Thunder $1.66, Knicks $2.48
- Line: Thunder -3.5 ($1.97), Knicks +3.5 ($1.97)
- Total (Over/Under 240.5 Points): Over $1.92, Under $2.04
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Thunder at $1.66 and the Knicks at $2.48.
The Thunder are listed as 3.5-point favourites against the Knicks, with odds of $1.97 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Knicks (+3.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.97.
The Over/Under for total points scored has been set at 240.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.92 and odds for the Under at $2.04.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Thunder (-3.5) have a 51% chance of covering the line, while the 240.5-point Over/Under has a 54% chance of staying Under.
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Thunder vs Knicks: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Oklahoma City at $1.66 with Betfair (63% probability)
- Line: Thunder -3.5 at $1.97 with Betfair (51% probability)
- Total Points: Under 240.5 at $2.04 with Betfair (54% probability) 🔥
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Thunder vs Knicks: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Thunder vs Knicks at Paycom Center this Thursday has the Thunder winning 121-117.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Thunder vs Knicks: Player Props
Betting on New York vs Oklahoma City player props? Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is expected to lead the way for the Thunder with 34 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists, while Jalen Brunson is projected to finish with 28 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the Knicks.
Thunder Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 34 | 5 | 7 |
| Jalen Williams | 18 | 4 | 4 |
| Chet Holmgren | 18 | 7 | 3 |
| Josh Giddey | 14 | 5 | 6 |
| Luguentz Dort | 13 | 4 | 2 |
Knicks Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | 28 | 5 | 6 |
| Julius Randle | 25 | 10 | 5 |
| RJ Barrett | 20 | 4 | 3 |
| Immanuel Quickley | 16 | 3 | 3 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | 10 | 4 | 3 |
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Thunder vs Knicks: Preview
The NBA game between the Thunder and Knicks at Paycom Center is scheduled to tip off at 12:00pm AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Oklahoma City Thunder vs New York Knicks
- Date: Thursday 28 December 2023
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Paycom Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our Oklahoma City vs New York predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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