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New York Knicks vs Oklahoma City Thunder (01/03): Starting five, injury report, start time, game prediction, betting tips, how to watch, and more | NBA News – Times of India
The New York Knicks will be traveling to the Paycom Center to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder on January 3, 2025. This will be a highly exciting game as the Knicks and OKC are two of the best teams in the league. Furthermore, the Knicks are coming into this one on a nine-game winning streak. On the other hand, the Thunder have won 13 games in a row.
Continue reading to learn more about the matchup, including injury reports, start time, where to watch, betting tips, game prediction, and more.
New York Knicks vs Oklahoma City Thunder: Projected starting five
Oklahoma City Thunder projected starting five
New York Knicks projected starting five
(Note: Projected starters are subject to change.)
New York Knicks vs Oklahoma City Thunder: Key players to watch
New York Knicks key players
– Jalen Brunson
– Karl-Anthony Towns
Oklahoma City Thunder key players
– Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
– Jalen Williams
New York Knicks vs Oklahoma City Thunder injury report
Knicks injury report
Thunder injury report
New York Knicks vs Oklahoma City Thunder: Team stats
New York Knicks vs Oklahoma City Thunder: Previous matchups
The last time these teams faced off the Thunder were able to win with a one-point margin (113-112). Jalen Willaims was OKC’s best player that night and recorded a team-high 33 points. However, this match is from last season and both teams have changed quite a bit over the summer. With the addition of Karl-Anthony Towns, the Knicks might finally be strong enough to defeat the Thunder.
New York Knicks vs Oklahoma City Thunder: Leading players
New York Knicks vs Oklahoma City Thunder: Prediction and betting tips
– Moneyline: Thunder (-205) vs Knicks (+170)
– Spread: Thunder (-5) vs Knicks (+5)
– Total (O/U): Thunder -110 (O 222) vs Knicks -110 (U 222)
(Note: Odds are correct at the time of writing and likely to change.)
Thunder vs Knicks game prediction
Credits: AP Photo/Abbie Parr
At the time of writing, the Thunder and the Knicks are amongst the best teams in the league. OKC is holding onto the first seed in the West while the Knicks are currently third in the East. However, on paper, the Thunder functions better as a team with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander being the only standout star. This should give them a slight edge over the Knicks who often rely on individual brilliance for results. We predict that the Thunder will win this one in what should be a close game.
Our Prediction: The Knicks will win
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New York Knicks vs Oklahoma City Thunder: Date, time, and venue
The New York Knicks vs Oklahoma City Thunder will be held at the Paycom Center on Friday, January 3, 2025. The match starts at 8:00 PM ET.
How to watch New York Knicks vs Oklahoma City Thunder: Streaming details and more
– TV: FanDuel Sports Network – Oklahoma, MSG, and NBA TV
– Streaming: Sling, DirecTV Stream, FuboTV and NBA League Pass