LiontipsOklahoma vs. New York. NBA Match Prediction and Bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Oklahoma City has won its last 13 games in a row. On January 3, the Thunder defeated the Clippers 116-98 at home. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributed the most to the win, scoring 29 points, grabbing three rebounds and dishing out eight assists. Jaylen Williams had 18 points. Ajay Mitchell and Isaiah Hartenstein each scored 11. Mark Daignault’s team (28 wins and five losses) is in first place in the Western Conference standings.
Disqualifications and injuries
Oklahoma is not approaching the match with the most optimal lineup. The match will be missed by the main player Alex Caruso for medical reasons. Also, a number of players from the bench are in the team infirmary.
Interesting facts for betting
The Thunder average 113 points against the Knicks (statistics for the last ten games).
Estimated composition
Shay Gilgeous-Alexander - Cason Wells - Luguentz Dort - Jaylen Williams - Isaiah Hartenstein.
Current form
New York has won its last nine games in a row. On January 2, the Knicks beat Utah at home with a score of 119:103. Karl-Anthony Towns made the biggest contribution to the victory, scoring 31 points, making 21 rebounds and four assists. Josh Hart had a triple-double (15-14-12). Mikal Bridges recorded 27 points, O'G Anunoby - 22. Tom Thibodeau team (24 wins and ten losses) occupies third place in the East.
Disqualifications and injuries
New York went on the road to Oklahoma City with an overall optimal roster. All the leaders are healthy and eager to fight. Only a few bench players are in the team infirmary.
Interesting facts for betting
The Knicks average 105 points against the Thunder (statistics for the last ten games).
The approximate amount is
Jalen Brunson - Mikal Bridges - Josh Hart - O'G Anunoby - Karl-Anthony Towns.
Trends
Towns Total Rebounds Over 12.5
Towns averages 13.1 rebounds per game.
1.87Total Assists Bet Brunson Over 8.5
Brunson averages 7.7 assists per game
1.88Tip and bets
Oklahoma approaches the game with New York as a clear favorite. According to bookmaker analysts, the visiting team will not have many chances of success. One can argue with them. The Oklahoma City club has been playing well this season and can become the conference winner for the second time in a row. The Knicks have already managed to establish connections within the team after the arrival of new players and have begun to show excellent results. Thibodeau team should definitely give the opponent a real fight.
Our prediction is a New York victory with a handicap of (+4.5) points including overtime at 1.96
Bet on total
Oklahoma and New York show decent results in their personal meetings. The average indicator for the last ten games is 218 points. Everything goes to the fact that this time both teams will be able to please fans with an attacking and spectacular game.
Our prediction is total over 221.5 points including overtime at 2.05
First quarter bet
New York has won the first quarter in four of its last five head-to-head meetings with Oklahoma. The Knicks will no doubt do everything possible to achieve another victory after a successful match with Utah. The team from the Big Apple will show from the first minutes that they are not going to upset their fans and will confidently take the lead in the score. However, this will not be enough for overall success.
Our prediction is a New York victory in the first quarter at 2.31
