Knicks vs. Thunder Picks & Best Bets 3rd Jan 2025: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Oklahoma City Thunder will host the New York Knicks in NBA action on Friday at Paycom Center, starting at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein are expected to lead the way for the Thunder, while the Knicks will rely on Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges.
We've run 10,000 simulations of Friday's NBA matchup using advanced AI technology to reveal the best Knicks vs. Thunder bets, player props and predictions.
Using these simulations, we predict that the Thunder will likely beat the Knicks with a projected final score of 113-109.
To get the maximum value from these predictions, we continually source the most favorable odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Knicks vs. Thunder Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Knicks vs. Thunder picks combine the power of AI, stats and analytics to create NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Knicks vs. Thunder Game Information
- Game Date: Friday, January 3rd, 2025
- Game Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Paycom Center
- Spread: Knicks +3.5 / Thunder -3.5
- Moneyline: Knicks +144 / Thunder -155
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 223.5 Points (-115/-105)
Knicks +3.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, the Knicks have a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the Thunder have a probability of 46%.
- BetMGM offers odds of -105 for the Knicks +3.5, providing a favorable 2.6% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Under 223.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 223.5, with BetMGM offering the best odds for the under at -105.
- Our analysis shows a slightly higher likelihood that the total will stay under 223.5 points.
Knicks vs. Thunder Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the New York Knicks at +144 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the Oklahoma City Thunder are available at -155 with DraftKings Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Thunder are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 63% chance of prevailing.
Additionally, the Thunder present the best betting value, with the odds of -155 available at DraftKings Sportsbook for an edge of 2.5%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Knicks vs. Thunder
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We compare these projections with the odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Friday's Knicks vs. Thunder game.
New York Knicks Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | 26 | 4 | 7 | 3 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 22 | 13 | 4 | 2 |
| Mikal Bridges | 19 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| OG Anunoby | 16 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Josh Hart | 14 | 10 | 6 | 1 |
Mikal Bridges Over 2.5 3-Pointers (+120)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mikal Bridges Over 2.5 3-Pointers | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | +120 |
- Our top prop bet for the Knicks is on Mikal Bridges to record over 2.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 3 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 11.7% on the +120 odds offered by DraftKings.
Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 28 | 5 | 7 | 2 |
| Jalen Williams | 19 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | 11 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Aaron Wiggins | 9 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Luguentz Dort | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Isaiah Hartenstein Under 10.5 Rebounds (-105)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Hartenstein Under 10.5 Rebounds | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | -105 |
- Our best prop bet for the Thunder is on Isaiah Hartenstein to record under 10.5 rebounds.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 8 rebounds, giving us an edge of 11.1% on the -105 odds offered by FanDuel.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Knicks vs. Thunder Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have sourced the best Knicks vs. Thunder trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Josh Hart Over 1.5 Total Steals
Josh Hart has recorded more than 1.5 steals in 11 of his last 19 appearances (58% of the time). You can put money on him to go over 1.5 steals again at odds of +175 (36% implied probability), available at Bet365.
Mikal Bridges Over 16.5 Points Scored
Mikal Bridges has scored more than 16.5 points in 14 of his last 19 appearances (74%). You can make a bet that he'll have over 16.5 points again at odds of -120 (55%), available at DraftKings.
Aaron Wiggins Over 0.5 Total Steals
Aaron Wiggins has recorded at least one steal in 8 of his last 14 appearances (57%). You can bet on him to record at least one more again at odds of +110 (48%), again available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Mikal Bridges of the Knicks to knock down over 2.5 three-pointers, with a projection of 3 made threes marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're placing a bet on the Knicks +3.5 to cover.
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