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The New York Knicks enter Wednesday night’s matchup at 40-22 and will lean on All-Star guard Jalen Brunson, who ranks ninth in the NBA at 26.7 points per game, as they host the Oklahoma City Thunder at Madison Square Garden. Oklahoma City, sitting at an impressive 48-15, is led by MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, whose 31.8 points per contest rank second in the league. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET on March 4, 2026.
The best sports betting sites have installed the Thunder as 4-point road favorites for the clash, with the total set at 221 points.
- What? NBA: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. New York Knicks
- Where? Madison Square Garden, New York
- When? March 4, 2026 at 7 p.m.
Thunder vs. Knicks Odds
Below are the NBA betting lines from three of the best NBA Basketball betting sites.
| NBA |  |  |  |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | -170 | -170 | -170 |
| New York Knicks | +145 | +145 | +145 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder -4.0 | -110 | -110 | -110 |
| New York Knicks +4.0 | -110 | -110 | -110 |
| Over 221 | -110 | -110 | -110 |
| Under 221 | -110 | -110 | -110 |
Oklahoma City Thunder
Wednesday’s NBA slate tips off with a marquee matchup at Madison Square Garden, where the Oklahoma City Thunder visit the New York Knicks. Oklahoma City enters at 48-15 and has been dominant away from home, sitting 15 games over .500 on the road while maintaining a three-game cushion over San Antonio atop the Western Conference standings. The Thunder carry momentum into this contest after knocking off Chicago 116-108 on Tuesday, converting 20 of their 24 attempts from the free-throw line in the win.
Oklahoma City received a balanced scoring effort in that victory. Jared McCain paced the team with 20 points, shooting 8-for-15 in 25 minutes off the bench. Aaron Wiggins contributed 18 points along with seven rebounds and four assists, while Jaylin Williams delivered an all-around performance with 17 points, 16 boards and six assists.
New York Knicks
New York has turned Madison Square Garden into a fortress, winning 24 of its first 32 home contests, and currently sits just 1.5 games behind Boston for the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. At 40-22, the Knicks boast one of the NBA’s most efficient offenses, ranking third overall while averaging 117.2 points per game. They’re coming off an impressive 111-95 road win over Toronto, a game that swung decisively when New York held the Raptors to just 13 points in the fourth quarter.
Jalen Brunson once again set the tone, pouring in 26 points on 10-of-22 shooting while dishing out 10 assists as one of six Knicks to score in double figures. Karl-Anthony Towns delivered a strong all-around effort with 21 points on 10-of-17 from the floor, 13 rebounds and six assists. OG Anunoby chipped in 15 points and five rebounds, and New York connected on an outstanding 57 percent of its field-goal attempts in the victory.
Thunder vs. Knicks Betting Picks
Oklahoma City enters this matchup averaging 119.1 points per contest, a figure that is 8.2 points higher than the 110.9 per game New York typically allows. When the Thunder eclipse that 110.9-point mark, they have been extremely reliable, posting a 42-5 straight-up record and going 30-17 against the spread.
The Knicks have produced similar betting value in high-scoring outings. When New York scores more than 107.9 points, it owns a 36-10 overall record and has covered in 30 of 46 opportunities. On the defensive side, Oklahoma City has compiled a 42-9 straight-up mark and a 30-21 ATS record when holding opponents below 117.1 points.
From a league-wide perspective, the Thunder rank third in scoring at 119.1 points per game, while the Knicks sit fifth in fewest points allowed at 110.9 per night. Conversely, New York is 10th offensively at 117.1 points per game, and Oklahoma City has been elite defensively, surrendering just 107.9 per contest — the second-best mark in the NBA.
In terms of overall margin, the Thunder have outscored opponents by 708 total points this season, an average differential of 11.2 per game. The Knicks have also been comfortably positive, owning a plus-387 scoring margin, which works out to 6.2 points per outing.
Oklahoma City’s average implied team total this season has been 119.9 points, which is 6.9 points higher than its 113-point projection for Wednesday’s contest. The Thunder have surpassed the 113-point mark in 45 games so far this year, showing how frequently they clear that number.
New York has carried an average implied total of 118.2 points across the season, a figure that sits 9.2 points above its 109-point projection for this matchup.
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