Thunder vs. Knicks Picks & Best Bets 10th Jan 2025: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The New York Knicks will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in NBA action on Friday at Madison Square Garden, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET.
The Knicks will be led by Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges, while the Thunder have Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein.
We have conducted 10,000 simulations of Friday's NBA matchup using advanced AI technology to identify the best Thunder vs. Knicks bets, player props and predictions.
Based on these simulations, we predict that the Thunder will likely beat the Knicks with a projected final score of 113-110.
To get the maximum value from these predictions, we continually source the best odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Thunder vs. Knicks Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Thunder vs. Knicks picks combine the power of AI, statistics and analytics to create NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Thunder vs. Knicks Game Information
- Game Date: Friday, January 10th, 2025
- Game Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Madison Square Garden
- Spread: Thunder -2.5 / Knicks +2.5
- Moneyline: Thunder -142 / Knicks +130
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 224.5 Points (-110/-108)
Knicks +2.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, the Knicks have a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the Thunder have a probability of 44%.
- BetMGM offers odds of -105 for the Knicks +2.5, presenting a favorable 4.9% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Under 224.5 @ -108 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 224.5 at DraftKings Sportsbook, which offers the best odds for the under at -108.
- Our analysis indicates a slightly higher likelihood of the 224.5-point total staying under, which presents greater value compared to betting on the over.
Thunder vs. Knicks Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Oklahoma City Thunder at -142 via DraftKings Sportsbook, whilst the New York Knicks are available at +130 with FanDuel Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Thunder are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 61% chance of coming out on top.
Additionally, the Thunder present the best betting value, with the odds of -142 available at DraftKings Sportsbook, presenting an edge of 2%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Thunder vs. Knicks
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We use these projections alongside odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Friday's Thunder vs. Knicks matchup.
Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 30 | 6 | 7 | 2 |
| Jalen Williams | 19 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | 12 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Luguentz Dort | 11 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Aaron Wiggins | 10 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Luguentz Dort Over 2.5 3-Pointers (+145)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luguentz Dort Over 2.5 3-Pointers | BetMGM | Get Offer | +145 |
- Our top prop bet for the Thunder is on Luguentz Dort to record over 2.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 3 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 11.4% on the +145 odds offered by BetMGM.
New York Knicks Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | 24 | 4 | 7 | 2 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 22 | 14 | 4 | 2 |
| Mikal Bridges | 18 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| OG Anunoby | 17 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Josh Hart | 13 | 10 | 6 | 1 |
Mikal Bridges Over 2.5 3-Pointers (+114)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mikal Bridges Over 2.5 3-Pointers | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | +114 |
- Our best 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 6.3% on the +114 odds offered by DraftKings.
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.
Thunder vs. Knicks Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Thunder vs. Knicks trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Isaiah Joe Over 0.5 Total Steals
Isaiah Joe has recorded at least one steal in 7 of his last 10 games (70% of the time). You can bet on him to do it again at odds of -110 (52% implied probability), available at Bet365.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 1.5 Total Steals
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has had more than 1.5 steals in 13 of his last 17 games (76%). You can make a bet that he'll record over 1.5 steals again at odds of +100 (50%), also available at Bet365.
Jalen Williams Over 1.5 Total Steals
Jalen Williams has had more than 1.5 steals in 13 of his last 23 appearances (57%). You can bet on him to record over 1.5 steals again at odds of +128 (44%), again available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Luguentz Dort of the Thunder to put up 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 +2.5 to cover.
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