New York Knicks vs Oklahoma City Thunder Picks and Prediction for Sunday, March 29, 2026

By: Liam Keating Published 03/29/2026, 06:05 AM ET
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It’s another big game in the NBA with the regular season drawing to a close on Sunday, March 29. Read our New York Knicks vs Oklahoma City Thunder prediction along with our other NBA Picks. The Knicks are 48-26 and they are in third-place in the Eastern Conference. New York has won seven of their last eight games. The Thunder have the best record in the NBA with a 58-16 record with a few games remaining on the schedule. These two teams will meet with tip-off set for 7:30 P.M. EST.

Knicks seven-game win streak snapped

New York is 48-26 overall this season. The Knicks are in third-place in the Eastern Conference. They are six games back of the Pistons for first-place in the conference. The Knicks are also five games ahead of the 76ers for seventh-place in the East, too. The Knicks are 20-17 when playing on the road this season. The Knicks had their seven-game win streak snapped by the Hornets in their last game.

Jalen Brunson leads the team with 26.2 points and 6.7 assists per game. Karl-Anthony Towns is grabbing 11.9 rebounds per game.

The Knicks are the second-best offensive efficient team in the league. New York also ranks sixth in defensive efficiency while they are also the fourth-best rebounding team in the league.

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The Knicks are averaging 117 points per game, which ranks 10th-best in the league. They are shooting 47.6% from the field, which ranks 11th. New York is the fourth-best 3-point shooting team, making 37.4% from behind the arc.

On defense, the Knicks are allowing 110.5 points per game, which ranks fifth in the league. New York is the fifth ranked defensive team, allowing 45.9% from the field. The Knicks are allowing 36% from behind the 3-point line, which ranks 19th.

The Knicks are 38-36 against the spread this season. The Knicks are 14-23 against the spread when playing on the road. They are also 15-13 against the spread when playing teams from the West. The under is 39-35 when the Knicks have played this season. The over is 11-9 after a loss for the Knicks. The over is 15-10 when playing Western Conference teams. The over is 6-5 when playing with two days of rest.

Thunder winners of 13 of last 14 games

Oklahoma City is 58-16 overall this season. The Thunder hold a four-game lead over the Pistons for the best record in the NBA. Oklahoma City is 30-6 when playing at home this year. They have a two-game lead over the Spurs for the top record in the West, too. The Thunder have won 13 of their last 14 games coming into this game. In their last game, the Thunder defeated the Bulls 131-113 at home on Friday, March. 27.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the team with 31.4 points and 6.6 assists per game. Chet Holmgren is grabbing a team-high 8.9 rebounds per game, too.

The Thunder have the sixth-most efficient offense and the best defense in the league. The Thunder also rank 15th in rebounding this season.

Oklahoma City is averaging 118.8 points per game, which ranks fifth-best. They are shooting 48.2% from the field, which ranks sixth-best, too. The Thunder are the 14th ranked 3-point shooting team, hitting 36% from behind the arc.

On defense, Oklahoma City is the second-best scoring defense allowing 107.7 points per game. The Thunder are giving up 43.5% form the field, which is the best in the sport, too. They are the 23rd ranked 3-point defensive team, allowing 36.6% from behind the arc.

The Thunder are 38-36 against the spread this season. They are 26-24 against the spread with one day of rest. Oklahoma City is 23-13 against the spread when playing at home. They are 26-23 against the spread after a win. The under is 39-35 when Oklahoma City has played this season. The under is 28-22 when they had one day of rest. The under is 8-7 when the Thunder has had a rest disadvantage.

New York Knicks vs Oklahoma City Thunder Picks

Knicks vs Thunder Spread Pick

  • Oklahoma City Thunder -9 (5 Units)

The Thunder continue as the best team in the NBA. The team’s defensive consistency is incredible as they hawk opposing ball handlers, while also dominate around the rim. The Thunder also have one of the best players in the league in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The Thunder are the best defensive team, and the sixth-most efficient offense. The Knicks are just 14-23 against the spread when playing on the road. The Thunder should take advantage of the Knicks road woes with a big win.

Take the Thunder to cover.Β 

Knicks vs Thunder Over/Under Pick

  • Take the under (5 units)Β 

The Thunder have the best defensive team in the league. They are allowing just 107.7 points per game and they are giving up just 43.5% from the field. The Knicks will struggle to score in bunches and a low-scoring game will be held. The under is 28-22 with one day of rest for the Thunder. The under is 39-35 during Knicks games this year, too.

Take the under.Β 

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