The New York Knicks are being slightly undervalued on the road, even against an elite opponent like the Oklahoma City Thunder.
New York played OKC tight the last time these teams met, and my Knicks vs. Thunder predictions and NBA picks for Sunday, March 29, expect another close game tonight at Paycom Center.
Knicks vs Thunder prediction
Knicks vs Thunder best bet: Knicks +8.5 (-110)
The New York Knicks and Oklahoma City Thunder both come into tonight’s game playing well, with New York having a seven-game winning streak before losing on Thursday, while OKC has won 13 of its last 14 contests. Both still have a lot to play for in the race for top seeds in their respective contests, and both teams are relatively healthy heading into tonight’s matchup.
That’s all to say that we’re going to get the best of both sides tonight. In the case of these teams, that means tough defense that makes every possession into a battle. The Thunder have arguably the best defense in the NBA, allowing 107.7 ppg with a league-best 104.6 defensive efficiency, but the Knicks aren’t far behind, giving up just 110.5 ppg themselves.
That showed in the first meeting between these teams, when OKC fought its way to a 103-100 victory in New York. And with two defenses playing this well, it will be hard for either team to put together big runs or pull away from the other.
As well as the Thunder have been playing, they haven’t been dominating the way their backers need lately. OKC has covered in only three of its last 14 games overall, with two of those covers coming against overmatched opponents in the 76ers and Nets.
Quality opponents like the Knicks have been able to stay in games against the Thunder, and that’s exactly what I’m expecting tonight. I’m taking New York to cover.
Knicks vs Thunder same-game parlay
This game features two of the best defensive teams in the NBA, and we’ve already seen them play once this year, resulting in a game total of 203 points.
I’m taking the Under for my SGP, and I think it’s a good straight bet as well. Let’s round out the SGP by backing Karl-Anthony Towns to pick up Over 17.5 points, a total he’s hit in four of his last five games overall.
Knicks vs Thunder SGP
- Knicks +8.5
- Under 223.5
- Karl-Anthony Towns Over 17.5 points
Our "from downtown" SGP: Double-double trouble
Both sides have serious double-double threats in this game, and I’m targeting one from each lineup for this parlay. First, KAT has been a consistent double-double machine for the Knicks, picking up five in his last six games.
Chet Holmgren isn’t far behind for the Thunder, with 23 double-doubles on the season. I’ll round things out by taking OG Anunoby to hit at least three shots from beyond the arc tonight, as he’s coming off back-to-back games where he made five threes in each.
Knicks vs Thunder SGP
- Knicks +8.5
- Karl-Anthony Towns to record a double-double
- Chet Holmgren to record a double-double
- OG Anunoby Over 2.5 threes
Knicks vs Thunder odds
- Spread: Knicks +8.5 | Thunder -8.5
- Moneyline: Knicks +280 | Thunder -360
- Over/Under: Over 223.5 | Under 223.5
Knicks vs Thunder betting trend to know
The Thunder have covered in just three of their last 14 games. Find more NBA betting trends for Knicks vs. Thunder.
How to watch Knicks vs Thunder
| Location | Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK |
| Date | Sunday, March 29, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 7:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | NBC |
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