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Thunder Favored Over Knicks in Potential NBA Finals Preview
Zach Thompson breaks down the best player prop bets for Sunday's matchup between the Knicks and Thunder.
Mar. 29, 2026 at 10:09pm
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A cubist interpretation of the high-stakes matchup between the Knicks and Thunder, two of the NBA's top contenders this season.NYC TodayThe New York Knicks and Oklahoma City Thunder face off in a potential NBA Finals preview on Sunday night. The Thunder are 8.5-point home favorites with a total of 223.5 points. Both teams are looking to make deep playoff runs, setting the stage for an exciting matchup. Zach Thompson details his best player prop bets for the game, including Isaiah Hartenstein's points + rebounds, Karl-Anthony Towns' points + rebounds + assists, and Josh Giddey's assists.
Why it matters
This game features two of the top teams in the NBA this season, with the Thunder leading the Western Conference and the Knicks sitting third in the East. A strong performance from key players on both sides could provide valuable momentum heading into the playoffs.
The details
The Thunder have the best record in the NBA at 58-16 but are just two games ahead of the Spurs for the top spot in the Western Conference. They lost to the Celtics on Wednesday but are 13-1 over their last 14 games. The Knicks have won seven of their last eight games and come into this tough contest after taking a loss to the Hornets on Thursday. New York is 48-26, currently sitting third in the Eastern Conference, two games ahead of the Cavaliers and 1.5 games behind Boston.
- The Knicks and Thunder tip off at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
- The Thunder beat the Knicks 103-100 in their previous matchup on March 4, 2026.
The players
Isaiah Hartenstein
A 24-year-old center for the Oklahoma City Thunder who is facing his former team for the second time this season.
Karl-Anthony Towns
A star center for the New York Knicks who is averaging a double-double this season and has gone over his points + rebounds + assists prop in 17 of his last 20 games.
Josh Giddey
A 24-year-old point guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder who has stepped into a key role in the offense and is expected to record at least 5 assists in this matchup.
What they’re saying
“Hartenstein takes on his former team for the second time this season, but he'll be hoping for a much better result than early this month. He only played 16 minutes and had zero points and five rebounds.”
— Zach Thompson, Author
“Towns only played 22 minutes on Thursday in a loss to the Hornets, producing just 18 PRA (points, rebounds and assists). It was a huge letdown after his recent run. He had at least 31 PRA in 11 straight games before that contest.”
— Zach Thompson, Author
“The Thunder have been without Williams for most of the season, but the 24-year-old has been effective when available, averaging 17.2 points, 4.6 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game.”
— Zach Thompson, Author
What’s next
The Knicks and Thunder will face off again later in the season, potentially with playoff seeding implications on the line.
The takeaway
This matchup between two of the NBA's top teams should provide an exciting preview of what could be a potential Finals showdown. Key player prop bets on stars like Hartenstein, Towns, and Giddey could offer valuable betting opportunities for fans.
