New York Knicks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Pick Prediction 12/31/2021 by Tony T.
Knicks at Thunder—New York is without Rose, Noel and Randle. Evan Fournier is questionable with an ankle. Several reserves out. Oklahoma City Shai Gilgeous Alexander questionable with an ankle as soreness forced him to miss the game to Phoenix. New York has won four of five following their 94-85 road win at Detroit Pistons. In this five game period the Knicks second in defensive efficiency by allowing 100 points per 100 possessions. OKC has lost three of four following their 115-97 road defeat to the Phoenix Suns. No Alexander for the Thunder in defeat. They have covered six of eight by holding teams to 107.7 points per 100 possessions good for ninth in the league in this period. Randle illness key here. Play Oklahoma City +7.5.