The OKC Thunder will look to complete another season sweep when they face the New York Knicks Sunday night. Oklahoma is 76-68 all-time vs. the Knicks, including a 103-100 win on the road. Chet Holmgren led the Thunder with 28 points in the win, while Karl-Anthony Towns had 17 points and 17 rebounds.
Oklahoma is first in the West with a 58-16 record, while the Knicks are third in the East at 48-26. The Thunder have won eight of their last nine games against the Knicks, dating back to Dec. 31, 2021.
The nonconference matchup is slated for a 7:30 p.m. ET tipoff and will be shown live on NBC/Peacock. Fans can also stream the game live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV.
New York Knicks vs Oklahoma City Thunder Odds
Moneyline: Knicks (+289) vs Thunder (-360)
Spread: Knicks +8.5 (-112) vs Thunder -8.5 (-108)
Total (O/U): Knicks o224.5 (-112) vs Thunder u224.5 (-110)
Editor’s note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.
New York Knicks vs Oklahoma City Thunder Preview
The Knicks saw their seven-game winning streak come to an end Thursday, falling 114-103 to the Charlotte Hornets. It was a rough outing for New York, as they struggled to find their footing against a high-pressure Charlotte squad. Jalen Brunson had a double-double with 26 points and 13 assists. A win would have locked in their playoff spot, but they’ll need to wait a few more games.
The Knicks are currently third in the East, 1.5 games behind second-place Boston Celtics and two games ahead of fourth-place Cleveland Cavaliers. Finishing in the top four is crucial, as it guarantees home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs.
Oklahoma has won nine of their last games and is coming off a 131-113 victory against the Chicago Bulls on Thursday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the team in scoring with 25 points, along with five assists.The Thunder have already secured a playoff spot, but their seeding is still to be determined, as the San Antonio Spurs remain within striking distance, just two games behind.
New York Knicks vs Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Reports
New York Knicks Injury Report
Miles McBride is listed as questionable to return from a pelvis injury that caused him to miss 27 games. Meanwhile, Landry Shamet (knee) and Kevin McCullar Jr. (calf) remain out.
Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report
The Thunder, on the other hand, will be at full strength, with Chet Holmgren set to play after missing the last game due to a hip issue. Brooks Barnhizer (G League) is listed as day-to-day with an undisclosed injury, while Thomas Sorber continues to miss time as he recovers from an ACL injury.
New York Knicks vs Oklahoma City Thunder Starting Lineups
Knicks
PG: Jalen Brunson | SG: Josh Hart | SF: Mikal Bridges | PF: OG Anunoby | C: Karl-Anthony Towns
Thunder
PG: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | SG: Luguentz Dort | SF: Jalen Williams | PF: Chet Holmgren | C: Isaiah Hartenstein
New York Knicks vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
New York games have consistently turned into high-scoring matchups, and Sunday’s game is expected to follow the same pattern. Having a 7-3 record should give them confidence heading into this matchup. A win here would help them reverse their recent record against Oklahoma, who are listed as 8.5-point favorites. This should be a high-scoring game, with the total going past 224.5 points. The Thunder should cover the spread and come away with the win to complete the season series sweep.
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