Planning on watching today's Knicks and Thunder game? Catch the action at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, OK, as the Thunder hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on BSO. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 239 points, and the Thunder are favored to win at home against the Knicks.

NEW YORK KNICKS VS OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER BETTING PICK

The Pick: New York Knicks +3

This game will be played at Paycom Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, December 27th.

WHY BET THE NEW YORK KNICKS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 114-113 in favor of the Knicks.
  • Our projections have Jalen Brunson finishing with Jalen Brunson points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Knicks finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.6% and knocking down 13 threes.

Will the Knicks Win in Oklahoma City?

Overall, the Knicks are 17-12 and are 2-1 in their last three games. At home, the Knicks are 8-4 compared to 9-8 on the road.

Currently, New York holds an above .500 ATS record of 17-12 so far this year. The Knicks maintain an ATS record of 10-7 on the road, while they have a 7-5 record vs. the spread when playing at home.

New York finished with 129 points in their game against the Bucks. This total surpasses their season-average of 115.1 points per game. Jalen Brunson was the leading scorer for the Knicks, putting up 38 points. In addition, Julius Randle contributed 24 points.

Currently, the Knicks' defense holds the 10 rank in the NBA, allowing 112.4 points per game.

For the season, New York is ranked 28th in fewest fouls per game. Team's are averaging 20.0 free-throws per game vs. the Knicks and have an overall field goal percentage of 47.6%.

Do the Thunder Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?

The Thunder come into today's game vs. the Knicks with a 19-9 overall record. Over their last 10 games, they are 7-3. In the Western Conference, the Thunder are 3rd and are also 3rd in the Northwest division.

Oklahoma City has an overall ATS record of 20-8 for the season so far. The Thunder maintain an ATS record of 9-3 on the road, while they have a 11-5 record vs. the spread when playing at home.

Oklahoma City's offense had a good outing, putting up 129 points against the Timberwolves. They achieved a 60.5% field goal percentage and went 13/16 from the free-throw line. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 31 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Chet Holmgren brings a PPG average of 17.3 into the game.

At this time, the Thunder's defense is positioned 14 in the NBA, permitting 113.4 points per game.

When it comes to forced turnovers, the Thunder are forcing 11.9 per game, which is 4th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 3rd in blocked shots at 6.4 per game.