Will the Knicks’ losing streak against OKC come to an end?
Big game alert in the NBA! The top team in the West faces off against the third-place team in the East, and we’ve got a tip for you on this blockbuster matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the New York Knicks. NBA teams are particularly reluctant to travel to the Paycom Center this season.
The champions have won no less than 81.1 percent of their 37 home games this season. Furthermore, OKC is one of only two teams in the West that has already secured a playoff spot. Nevertheless, the home team will remain highly motivated, as they aim to secure home-court advantage in the postseason by finishing first in the Western Conference.
However, this position remains under threat from the San Antonio Spurs, who are within striking distance in the standings. Coach Mike Brown’s visiting team also has nothing to give away, as they too aim to secure the highest possible ranking in the Eastern Conference standings with an eye toward the aforementioned home-court advantage in the postseason.
We therefore expect two highly motivated teams and a close game at the Paycom Center. Against this backdrop, a prediction of an away win for the New York Knicks or a loss for them by a margin of no more than nine points appears profitable for the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. New York Knicks game.
Furthermore, we believe Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will score more than 30.5 points. The reigning MVP is currently playing exceptionally well—in half of his last six games, SGA has surpassed his season scoring average of 31.5 points!
Oklahoma City Thunder – New York Knicks Head-to-Head Record
The teams have already faced off once this month, with OKC securing a narrow 103-100 road win against the 1970 and 1973 champions. Thanks to this win, the home team now has five consecutive victories in this matchup.
The odds also favor the hosts for the upcoming game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the New York Knicks.
Oklahoma City Thunder – New York Knicks Prediction
Oklahoma is the current NBA champion, and the visiting team from Madison Square Garden is the reigning NBA Cup winner. Both teams are also among the top teams in their respective conferences, which is why this matchup can undoubtedly be called a top-tier game.
Coach Mark Daigneault’s home team is currently atop the Western Conference standings and performs exceptionally well in front of its home crowd. OKC’s winning percentage at the Paycom Center stands at no less than 81.1 percent—the best in the NBA.
We view the home team as the favorites, but at the same time expect the Knicks, who are also in solid form right now, to put up a strong fight. Given this, the betting odds for the matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the New York Knicks suggest the visitors won’t lose by double digits.
