NBA Playoffs 2025: Predictions Favor Thunder Over Knicks in Finals
A breakdown of the NBA playoffs highlights the potential for the Oklahoma City Thunder to prevail over the New York Knicks in the upcoming finals.
The NBA playoffs are currently underway, featuring unexpected upsets and remarkable comebacks that have made this postseason thrilling to watch.
Typically, the NBA playoffs tend to be expected, contrasting with the unpredictable nature of this year’s men’s NCAA Tournament, which surprisingly favored higher seeds.
This upcoming weekend promises a lot of excitement as two presumed Eastern Conference finalists find themselves trailing 0-2 in the series, headed into essential away games.
The Cleveland Cavaliers aim to regroup and recover key injured players as they head into Game 3. Conversely, the Boston Celtics face a daunting task of rallying after blowing large leads at home in the first two games.
The New York Knicks stand just two victories away from their first conference finals appearance since 1999, hoping to upset the historically favored Celtics.
Meanwhile, in the West, the Oklahoma City Thunder recovered from a shaky start by decisively defeating the Denver Nuggets 149-106 in Game 2, leveling their series.
The other Western matchup, involving the Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors, appears predetermined, largely due to star Stephen Curry’s ongoing recovery from a hamstring strain.
It’s evident without Curry, the Warriors’ chances for advancement seem bleak.
With the playoffs heating up, the strongest bet appears to favor the Thunder to overcome the Knicks in the finals with odds of +700 from DraftKings, reflecting the Thunder’s superiority this season despite their occasional struggles.
As thrilling as the potential Knicks story is, a Thunder victory in that matchup seems likely.
