Knicks vs Thunder Prediction and NBA Tips - 11 January 2025
Last updated: Jan 11, 2025, 12:40AM | Published: Jan 9, 2025, 9:36PM
The New York Knicks will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in NBA action at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, beginning at 11:30am AEDT.
Led by the likes of Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges, the Knicks are up against a Thunder line-up that includes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Knicks vs Thunder game, along with the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's New York vs Oklahoma City NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Thunder a 61% chance of defeating the Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
Knicks vs Thunder: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Madison Square Garden are listed below:
- Head to Head: Knicks $2.15, Thunder $1.74
- Line: Knicks +2.5 ($1.91), Thunder -2.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 224.5 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 $2.15 and the Thunder at $1.74.
The Knicks are 2.5-point underdogs against the Thunder, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Thunder (-2.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 224.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Knicks (+2.5) are predicted to cover the line 56% of the time, while the 224.5-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 $1.74 with Bet365
- Line: Knicks +2.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 224.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Knicks vs Thunder best bets are based on world-class simulations and betting expertise to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Knicks vs Thunder: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Knicks vs Thunder at Madison Square Garden on Saturday is the Thunder winning 113-110.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the New York vs Oklahoma City game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
Knicks vs Thunder: Player Props
Looking for Oklahoma City vs New York player props? Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to predict key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Jalen Brunson is expected to step up for the Knicks with 24 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is projected to finish with 30 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the Thunder.
Knicks Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | 24 | 4 | 7 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 22 | 14 | 4 |
| Mikal Bridges | 18 | 3 | 3 |
| OG Anunoby | 17 | 5 | 2 |
| Josh Hart | 13 | 10 | 6 |
Thunder Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 30 | 6 | 7 |
| Jalen Williams | 19 | 6 | 6 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | 12 | 9 | 5 |
| Luguentz Dort | 11 | 4 | 2 |
| Aaron Wiggins | 10 | 4 | 2 |
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting tips before the New York vs Oklahoma City game.
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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 commence at 11:30am AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: New York Knicks vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Date: Saturday 11 January 2025
- Time: 11:30am 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 are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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