The Knicks will play the Thunder on Friday, January 3rd, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2024-25 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the New York Knicks and the Oklahoma City Thunder set for Friday, January 3rd, 2025. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The New York Knicks currently have a 97.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the Oklahoma City Thunder is 99.67. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away New York Knicks - The New York Knicks currently have a 13-6 record as an away team. That standing puts them 1st in the league for away team wins.
- Home Oklahoma City Thunder - The Oklahoma City Thunder start this matchup with a 14-2 record as a home team. They now rank 2nd in the league for home team wins so far in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The New York Knicks currently rank 5th (117.9) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Oklahoma City Thunder stand at 8th averaging 115.3 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 109.6 points against the New York Knicks, ranking them 22nd in the league. The Oklahoma City Thunder currently rank 29th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 103.3 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The New York Knicks have notched a 5-1 Eastern Atlantic Division division record, while the Oklahoma City Thunder possess a 5-1 Western Northwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The New York Knicks have a 24-10 overall record, while the Oklahoma City Thunder have a 27-5 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arrr, mateys! The New York Knicks are taking on the Oklahoma City Thunder...
The fans in the Thunder arena be raucous and rowdy, indeed...
The Knicks be standin' at 24-10 overall, while the Thunder be 27-5...
The Knicks have a 5-1 division record, just like the Thunder...
Average points per game be 117.9 for the Knicks and 115.3 for the Thunder...
See you courtside at today's game... Be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks... Look at this game's prop bets below... (Get ready for a battle on the court!)
Best Knicks at Thunder Odds
| Underdog New York Knicks | Favorite Oklahoma City Thunder |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog New York Knicks | Favorite Oklahoma City Thunder |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Oklahoma City Thunder are -3.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New York Knicks are +3.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 225.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 225.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are the -165 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New York Knicks are the +140 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Knicks
Thunder
1/03/25 8:10pm EST | +3.5 -105-3.5 -115 |
Underdog New York Knicks - New York Knicks bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +3.5 New York Knicks underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite Oklahoma City Thunder - Oklahoma City Thunder bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -3.5 Oklahoma City Thunder favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
New York Knicks at Oklahoma City Thunder Prop Bets
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Knicks
Thunder
Game to Overtime
1/03/25 8:10pm EST | Yes +1150No -3000Bet |
Knicks
Team Total Points
NYK at OKC 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 111.5 o -105111.5 u -120Bet |
Thunder
Team Total Points
NYK at OKC 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 114.5 o -115114.5 u -110Bet |
Aaron Wiggins
Points Scored
NYK at OKC 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 7.5 o +1007.5 u -135Bet |
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Cason Wallace
Points Scored
NYK at OKC 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1056.5 u -125Bet |
Isaiah Hartenstein
Points Scored
NYK at OKC 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -13511.5 u +100Bet |
Isaiah Joe
Points Scored
NYK at OKC 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1056.5 u -125Bet |
Jalen Brunson
Points Scored
NYK at OKC 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 24.5 o +10524.5 u -140Bet |
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Jalen Williams
Points Scored
NYK at OKC 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 20.5 o -12020.5 u -110Bet |
Jaylin Williams
Points Scored
NYK at OKC 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 3.5 o +1053.5 u -140Bet |
Josh Hart
Points Scored
NYK at OKC 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o +10013.5 u -135Bet |
Karl-Anthony Towns
Points Scored
NYK at OKC 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 22.5 o -10522.5 u -125Bet |
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Kenrich Williams
Points Scored
NYK at OKC 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1205.5 u -110Bet |
Luguentz Dort
Points Scored
NYK at OKC 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1259.5 u -105Bet |
Mikal Bridges
Points Scored
NYK at OKC 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 16.5 o -12516.5 u -105Bet |
OG Anunoby
Points Scored
NYK at OKC 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o -13014.5 u -105Bet |
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Precious Achiuwa
Points Scored
NYK at OKC 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1354.5 u +100Bet |
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Points Scored
NYK at OKC 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 30.5 o -11030.5 u -125Bet |
Aaron Wiggins
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at OKC 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o -13010.5 u -105Bet |
Cason Wallace
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at OKC 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -13011.5 u -105Bet |
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Isaiah Joe
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at OKC 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1259.5 u -110Bet |
Jalen Brunson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at OKC 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 35.5 o +11535.5 u -155Bet |
Jalen Williams
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at OKC 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 31.5 o -11031.5 u -125Bet |
Jaylin Williams
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at OKC 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1258.5 u -105Bet |
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Josh Hart
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at OKC 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 28.5 o -11028.5 u -125Bet |
Kenrich Williams
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at OKC 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1359.5 u +100Bet |
Luguentz Dort
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at OKC 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 15.5 o -11015.5 u -120Bet |
Precious Achiuwa
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at OKC 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -12011.5 u -110Bet |
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NYK at OKC 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 40.5 o -12540.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Oklahoma City Thunder | 29 | 5 | 0.853 | +1.0 | 16-2 | 13-3 | 5-1 | 19-5 | 115.4 | 103.3 | +12.1 | W14 | 10-0 |
| New York Knicks | 24 | 11 | 0.686 | +6.5 | 11-4 | 13-7 | 5-1 | 17-7 | 117.6 | 109.9 | +7.7 | L1 | 9-1 |
New York Knicks & Oklahoma City Thunder Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
New York Knicks Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Knicks | +1100 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Thunder | +325 Bet |
New York Knicks & Oklahoma City Thunder Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the New York Knicks vs Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Friday, January 3rd, 2025 at 8:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the New York Knicks vs Oklahoma City Thunder Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the New York Knicks vs Oklahoma City Thunder Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
Other January 3, 2025 NBA Games
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