Oklahoma City Thunder at New York Knicks Odds, Picks & Prediction
The Oklahoma City Thunder will win against the New York Knicks, 112-108. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 28.7 PPG scoring prowess provides the edge for OKC, even with Jalen Williams out. Knicks lack Jalen Brunson (24.8 PPG) entirely, tilting the matchup despite both teams' 0-0 L10 records and strong 3PT defenses.
Quick Facts
- Matchup
- Oklahoma City Thunder at New York Knicks
- Date
- Thursday, March 5, 2026, 12:00 AM ET
- Spread
- New York Knicks +4.5
- Total
- O/U 221.5
- Moneyline
- New York Knicks +154 / Oklahoma City Thunder -184
- Best Bet
- Thunder -4.5
- Prediction
- Thunder 112-108
Odds Comparison
| Sportsbook | away | home | line | market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -4.5 | +4.5 | NYK +4.5 / OKC -4.5 | Spread | |
| - | - | O/U 221.5 | Total | |
| -184 | +154 | - | Moneyline |
Matchup Preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the New York Knicks on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 12:00 AM ET. Both teams enter with 0-0 records in their last 10 games, scoring 0 PPG while allowing 0 PPG, and no current streaks. Consensus odds favor OKC at -184 moneyline, -4.5 spread, with a total of 221.5. Knicks key players include Jalen Brunson (24.8 PPG, high 42, but OUT), Karl-Anthony Towns (19.5 PPG, high 28, Day-To-Day), Mikal Bridges (15.7 PPG, high 25), OG Anunoby (14.6 PPG, high 24), and Landry Shamet (11.1 PPG, high 17, OUT). Thunder stars: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (28.7 PPG, high 36), Jalen Williams (25.5 PPG, high 28, OUT), Isaiah Joe (15.5 PPG, high 22), Chet Holmgren (14.5 PPG, high 19), Cason Wallace (13 PPG, high 27). NYK ranks #1 allowing 0.63 3PT made/game to centers, #4 allowing 0.94 to forwards; OKC #2 vs centers at 0.5/game.
By The Numbers
| Stat | NYK (Home) | OKC (Away) |
|---|---|---|
| Record (L10) | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| PPG | 0 | 0 |
| Opp PPG | 0 | 0 |
| Streak | 0 | 0 |
| 3PT Allowed to Cs (rank) | #1 (0.63/g) | #2 (0.5/g) |
| 3PT Allowed to Fs (NYK only) | #4 (0.94/g) | - |
Key Injuries
- OKC: Ajay Mitchell (PG) OUT, Jalen Williams (SF) OUT, Nikola Topic (G) OUT, Thomas Sorber (C) OUT, Ousmane Dieng (F) OUT, Brooks Barnhizer OUT, Branden Carlson (C) OUT.
- NYK: Jalen Brunson (G) OUT, Landry Shamet (G) OUT, Karl-Anthony Towns (C) Day-To-Day.
Massive absences: OKC without Williams' 25.5 PPG, NYK sans Brunson's 24.8 PPG leadership.
Odds Analysis
Consensus spread: Knicks +4.5. Total O/U 221.5. Moneyline: Knicks +154 / Thunder -184. OKC favored despite injuries due to SGA's dominance and Knicks' guard losses. Defenses elite vs center 3s (NYK 0.63 allowed, OKC 0.5), suggesting under lean.
Player Props to Watch
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC): 28.7 PPG avg, high 36 — prime for 30+ vs depleted Knicks backcourt.
- Mikal Bridges (NYK): 15.7 PPG, high 25 — could step up sans Brunson.
- Chet Holmgren (OKC): 14.5 PPG, high 19 — exploits NYK's #4 rank vs forwards' 3s (0.94 allowed).
- Isaiah Joe (OKC): 15.5 PPG, high 22 — benefits from OKC's #2 vs Cs defense matchups.
Best Bets
- Thunder -4.5: SGA's 28.7 PPG edges Brunson-less Knicks; OKC covers despite injuries.
- Under 221.5: Both teams allow elite 3PT defense vs centers (0.63 & 0.5/game); missing scorers cap output.
- Thunder ML (-184): Home underdog value fades with NYK's Brunson/Shamet out.
Prediction
Thunder 112, Knicks 108. OKC grinds out win via SGA, Holmgren exploiting edges.
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