Best New York Knicks Betting Sites

Written by
fact-check-icon Fact checked by

The New York Knicks are fun again! Fans of the NBA’s richest franchise have waited too long to see a competitive team back on the court. Now that it’s here, Knicks fans can bet on Knicks spreads, moneylines, totals, and futures for the full NBA season and playoffs.

See below for all the information you need to bet on the Knicks, including the best NBA betting sites, a how-to guide on getting started, and a history of the New York Knicks.

Rank
Sportsbooks
Bonus
Feature
Play
1
Bet $1, Double Your Winnings
On Next 10 Wagers
Caesars Sportsbook Review
  • Stream NFL Games In-App for Free
  • 21+ Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER
  • Use Promo Code: PLAYNJDYW
2
Up to $1,000
In Bonus Bets
Bet365 Sportsbook Review
  • Bet $5 Get $100 in Bonus Bets Win or Lose
  • OR First Bet Safety Net up to $1,000
  • 30% Extra on Same Game Parlay Profit
  • T&Cs Apply. Gambling Problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER 21+
  • Use Bonus Code: PLAYNJ
3
Up to $1,500
In Bonus Bets
BetMGM Sportsbook Review
  • Up to $1,500 in Bonus Bets if Your First Bet Doesn't Win*
  • *Bonus Bets Expire in 7 Days. One New Customer Offer Only. Add’l terms. 21+. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER
  • Use Bonus Code: PLAYNJSB
4
Bet $5
Get $150
In Bonus Bets
FanDuel Sportsbook Review
  • Bet $5, Get $150 in Bonus Bets if Your Bet Wins
  • Available on Desktop, Android & iOS
  • Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 21+
  • To Claim: Click Play Now
5
Up to $1,000
In No Sweat Bets
Fanatics Sportsbook Review
  • Bet and Get up to $1,000 in No Sweat Bets
  • Earn FanCash & Spend it on Team Swag or More Bets
  • 21+. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER
  • To Claim: Click Play Now
6
$250 Bonus
2nd Chance Bet
BetRivers Sportsbook Review
  • Up to $250 in Bet Credits
  • ONLY 1x Play Through!
  • 21+. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER
  • Use Exclusive Affiliate Code: SBBONUS
7
Up to $100
In Bonus Bets
Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook Review
  • Up to $100 in Bonus Bets if Your First Bet Doesn't Win
  • Get Your Bets Boosted
  • 21+. Gambling Problem? Call/Text 1-800-Gambler. T&Cs apply
  • To Claim: Click Play Now
8
Up to $1,200 Bonus
New User Bonus. T&Cs Apply.
DraftKings Sportsbook Review
  • Bet & Get up to $150 in Bonus Bets
  • PLUS Get a $50 Bonus Bet on Deposit
  • PLUS up to $1,000 Deposit Bonus
  • Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER

How to bet on Knicks games in New Jersey

Betting on the Knicks at NJ online sportsbooks is easy. Sign up for an account with any NJ online sportsbook, make a deposit, and you can bet on or against the Knicks all you like as long as you’re inside New Jersey state lines

You can sign up for an account directly on any NJ online sportsbook website. Or, you can download the book’s mobile sports betting app and sign up via the app. All it takes is a bit of personal information including your name, number, email, and the last four digits of your Social Security number. If there’s a space for you to enter a promo or bonus code, enter it there to make sure you get the best new player bonus available.

After that, you can make a deposit using any one of the available deposit methods. These will include everything from third-party payment processors to online banking services, debit and credit cards, and cash at Atlantic City casinos, retail sportsbooks in NJ, and even 7-11 and CVS locations.

Finally, you can feel free to browse through the Knicks betting markets and click on any bet. The NJ online sportsbook you’re using will instantly create a bet slip where you can enter the amount of your bet and confirm it, or add more bets, turn your bets into a parlay, enter the amount you want to bet on each and confirm it all.

Knicks live betting

Whether the Knicks will be competitive in any given game is anybody’s guess. That’s one reason why the live Knicks betting might be more crucial to Knicks bettors than almost anything else.

NJ online sportsbooks offer live betting on every NBA game. That allows you to bet on or against the Knicks at live odds that change with the action on the court. It also allows for quarter, half, and even more in-game props betting at odds that are adjusted with just about every basket.

You can use the live betting markets to hedge pregame bets, but perhaps more importantly, you can’t wait to see what Knicks team shows up before you bet on or against them.

The speed at which live betting happens makes it perfectly suited for betting with mobile apps, where you can get down bets fast before the game’s live odds change again. Yet another reason why live Knicks betting with your favorite NJ online and mobile sportsbook app might be a Knicks fan’s best bet.

Knicks betting lines explained

The Knicks have become a top squad in the Eastern Conference. That means a lot of the Knick game lines at NJ online sportsbooks will look something like this:

  • NYK       -3.5 (-110)        -175          U 203.5 (-110)
  • TOR      +3.5 (-110)       +155          O 203.5 (-110)

Here’s a quick guide to reading these Knick lines:

  • The first number is the spread with the odds in brackets. Here, the Knicks need to win by four or more, but the Raptors can win or lose by three or less. Both bets will get you $100, plus your bet back, for every $110 you bet.
  • The second number is the moneyline. Bet on the underdog Raptors and if they win, you’ll win $155, plus your bet back, for every $100 you bet. Bet on the favorite Knicks and if they win, you’ll win $100, plus your bet back, for every $175 you bet.
  • The third number is the totals line with the odds in brackets. Bet that the total combined score will be over or under 203.5, and if you’re right, you’ll win $100, plus your bet back, for every $110 you bet.

Knicks Vegas odds vs. online odds

You’re bound to hear talk about Vegas odds and lines on Knicks games quite a bit. That’s because Vegas had odds and lines on Knicks games long before anyone else did. That said, Knicks game odds still open up the same at most Vegas sportsbooks as they at NJ online sportsbooks. Although, they may not end up the same by game time. Sportsbooks move lines when there’s more betting on one side or the other.

Because the Knicks are a local team, it’s a good bet more money is bet on Knicks games at NJ online and mobile sportsbooks than Las Vegas sportsbooks. That means there’s a bigger chance NJ online and mobile sportsbooks will make more money on one side than the other and be forced to move the line.

Knicks Draft picks

Here’s a look at the first round and lottery picks the New York Knicks have had since 2017, most in the top ten of the NBA Draft:

  • 2024 – Kyshawn George (pick #24, traded to Washington), Pacôme Dadiet (#25)
  • 2023 – no pick
  • 2022 – Ousmane Dieng (#11, traded to OKC)
  • 2021 – Quentin Grimes (#25)
  • 2020 – Obi Toppin (#8)
  • 2019 – RJ Barrett (#3)
  • 2018 – Kevin Knox (#9)
  • 2017 – Frank Ntilikina (#8)

Knicks bench staff

Here’s a look at the New York Knicks coaching staff:

  • Head Coach: Tom Thibodeau
  • Associate Head Coach: Johnnie Bryant
  • Assistant Coach: Darren Erman
  • Assistant Coach: Rick Bu
  • Assistant Coach: Andy Greer
  • Assistant To Head Coach: Daisuke Yoshimoto

Past Knicks coaches

Here’s a look at the New York Knicks head coaches over the past decade:

CaochSeasonsRecord
Tom Thibodeau 2020–present175-143
Mike Miller 2019–202017-27
David Fizdale2018–201921-83
Jeff Hornacek2016–201860-104
Kurt Rambis20169-19
Derek Fisher2014–201640-96
Mike Woodson2012–2014109-79
Mike D'Antoni2008–2012121-167

New York Knicks home games

  • Name: Madison Square Garden
  • Address: 4 Pennsylvania Plaza
  • Location: New York, New York
  • Owner: Madison Square Garden Entertainment
  • Capacity: 19.812
  • Groundbreaking: Oct. 29, 1964
  • Opening date: Feb. 11, 1968
  • Construction cost: $123 million ($200 million renovation in 1991)
  • Other tenants: New York Rangers (NHL) (1968–present), St. John’s Red Storm (NCAA) (1969–present), New York Liberty (WNBA) (1997–2010, 2014–2017)

Knicks broadcasters

Knicks game air on the MSG Network with the following TV broadcast team at the helm:

  • Mike Breen, Kenny Albert, Ed Cohen, Bob Wischusen (play-by-play)
  • Walt “Clyde” Frazier (color commentator)
  • Rebecca Haarlow (sideline reporter)

Knicks games are also on the radio at WEPN-FM with Ed Cohen doing play-by-play and Brendan Brown doing color commentary.

Where to watch the Knicks in New York

There’s a pub, a sports bar, and a bar and restaurant owned by a former Knicks great on this list of the top places to watch a Knicks game just outside of MSG:

  • Clyde Frazier’s Wine & Dine
    485 10th Ave.
    212-842-1110
    clydefraziers.com
  • Jack Doyle’s Pub & Restaurant
    240 W 35th St
    212-268-1255
    jackdoylesnyc.com
  • Blondies Sports
    212 W 79th St
    212-362-3311
    blondiessportsny.com

New York Knicks team history

The New York Knicks were established in 1946 and were a founding member of the Basketball Association of America, which became the NBA in 1949. The Knicks made three straight NBA Finals starting in 1950 but lost them all.

Coach Red Holzman helped the team win the NBA Championship in 1970 and 1973, as did stars Willis Reed and Earl “The Pearl” Monroe. The Knicks drafted center Patrick Ewing in 1985 and were highly competitive for the next decade-plus. They made the 1993–94 NBA Finals, the year Michael Jordan went to play baseball, but lost to the Houston Rockets.

The Knicks also went to the 1998-99 NBA Finals but lost to the San Antonio Spurs. They went as far as the Eastern Conference Finals the next season. Prior to the most recent season, the Knicks’ best finish since then was in 2012-13 when they made it to the Conference Semifinals behind superstar Carmelo Anthony.

Finally in 2023-24 behind Jalen Brunson the Knicks again tasted playoff success with their best season in years, making it to the Eastern Conference semifinals before falling to the Indiana Pacers in a thrilling seven-game series.

Privacy Policy
Newsletter Sign Up
Fill in the data to get the latest news from PlayNJ
You are already subscribed to our newsletter. Want to update your preferences data?
Your data was sent and sign up for PlayNJ newsletter confirmed
View Offers