NBA Preview: New York Knicks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder (30-6) and New York Knicks (25-13) will meet in an explosive NBA betting matchup on Friday, January 10 at 7:30 PM ET at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Thunder are slight favorites on the road with a point spread at MyBookie of -3.5 (-110).

Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview

The Thunder just had their 10-game win streak snapped with a recent matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. This game ended 129-122, which was tough for them since they had excellent momentum from their winning streak.

They had a strong start to the game, but the Cavs quickly answered back. This game had plenty of back and forth action, with several lead changes. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led with 31 points on 48 percent shooting.

Both teams shot about the same from the floor, but the Cavs did have a slightly better three point percentage at 41.7 compared to the Thunder’s 35.5. The Thunder had a sluggish fourth quarter that really made the difference in this game.

The Thunder are averaging 115.3 points a game and rank 11th in the league. Their defense has held teams to 103.7 points per battle, ranking second overall. This is a great spread, but their offense could use more consistency.

New York Knicks Betting Preview

The Knicks just ended their three-game losing streak with a 112-98 outing over the Toronto Raptors. This was a much needed win, especially after having some rough performances in those losses.

They were close in the first half, but the Knicks added a few points in each of the third and fourth quarters to slightly gain the lead. Karl-Anthony Towns led with 27 points and 13 rebounds.

They put up 47.7 percent of their shots from the field and allowed the Raptors to make 49.4 percent of theirs. Another key area of victory was rebounding, as the Knicks had 43 and the Raptors had 33.

The Knicks rank seventh in the league for producing 117.0 points a game. On defense they rank eighth in holding teams to 110.1 points each showdown. This is a solid spread, but only if they can put points on the board.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie showcases the best Oklahoma City Thunder vs. New York Knicks betting odds, which currently factor the Thunder by 3.5 points. Market predictions suggest the Thunder have a 66.3 percent chance of winning this outright.

This was a close matchup the last time these two met last week, with the Thunder winning 117-107 after storming back in the fourth. The Knicks have a great opportunity to win, but the Thunder have been having a great year and they should be able to cover the spread.

Final Pick: Oklahoma City Thunder -3.5 (-110)