The Minnesota Timberwolves and NY Knicks meet Friday in NBA action at Madison Square Garden. Here’s a Knicks vs Timberwolves Prediction. This article will include a Knicks vs Timberwolves Pick.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Wizards, lost to the Warriors, and they play the Cavs, Grizzlies, and Mavericks next. The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 109.8 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 107.9 points on 45.4 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 25.9 points and 5.7 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 19.5 points and 4.3 assists. Naz Reid is the third double-digit scorer and Donte DiVincenzo is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 38 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.7 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks lost to the Pistons, beat the 76ers, and they play the Hawks, Nets, and Kings next. The NY Knicks are averaging 117.5 points on 49.6 percent shooting and allowing 111 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 26 points and 3 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 25.4 points and 3.3 assists. Mikal Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and OG Anunoby is grabbing 4.6 rebounds. The NY Knicks are shooting 37.7 percent from beyond the arc and 80.5 percent from the free throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 37.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last eight games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Timberwolves have lost each of their last six games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 14 night games following a home loss.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The underdogs have won four of the last five games between the Timberwolves and Knicks.
- The Knicks have lost each of their last seven Friday games against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four night games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread in six of their last seven road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Josh Hart ranks 1st amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (9.6) this season.
- Jalen Brunson ranks 8th amongst qualified players for assists per game (7.5) this season.
Minnesota Timberwolves Player Facts
- Anthony Edwards ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made Per Game (4.2) this season.
- Rudy Gobert ranks 5th amongst qualified players for FG% (63.8%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (40.6).
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for Q2 win percentage this season (66.7%).
- The Timberwolves rank 1st in the league for Q2 opponent points per game this season (26.0).
- The Timberwolves rank 4th in the league for opponent points per game this season (107.9).
Knicks vs Timberwolves Injury Report
The Timberwolves won’t have Terrence Shannon Jr., Leonard Miller, and Donte DiVincenzo. The former Knick will miss this game due to a toe sprain.
The Knicks won’t have Kevin McCullar Jr. or Michael Robinson. Karl-Anthony Towns (thumb) is questionable, and he missed the game against the 76ers.
Knicks vs Timberwolves Prediction
The NY Knicks are going to get the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home, and they’re simply playing the better ball right now. The Timberwolves continue to be hit or miss, and they’re 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 games. The Timberwolves are 15-24-1 ATS on the season. I can understand not being so hot on the Timberwolves right now. However, the Knicks smoked the Timberwolves a month ago by 26 points, and KAT did a lot of talking afterward. While DiVincenzo won’t play for a chance for his revenge, I know Edwards and others have a lot of pride and didn’t forget that game. I’m sure the Timberwolves would love to stick it to KAT, even if he doesn’t play. This is a revenge spot. Give me the Timberwolves and the points.