The Minnesota Timberwolves and NY Knicks meet Wednesday in NBA action at the 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 Hornets and Nets, and they play the Jazz next. The Timberwolves have split their last 6 games.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 117 points on 49.8 percent shooting and allowing 115.6 points on 46.6 percent shooting. Julius Randle is averaging 26 points and 7.1 rebounds, while Anthony Edwards is averaging 25.7 points and 2 assists. Jaden McDaniels is the third double-digit scorer, and Donte DiVincenzo is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 40.2 percent from beyond the arc and 74.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.6 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Bulls and Wizards, and they play the Nets next. The Knicks have split their last 6 games.
The NY Knicks are averaging 116.5 points on 43.5 percent shooting and allowing 113.6 points on 48.3 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 29 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 20.4 points and 3.1 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer, and Mikal Bridges is dishing 5.3 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 84.7 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 39.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.6 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The home team has won each of the Knicks’ last 10 games.
- The Timberwolves have lost each of their last 12 games as road underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the Knicks’ last 10 games.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Timberwolves have won each of their last six games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Knicks have lost four of their last six games as favorites following a win.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the Timberwolves’ last five games.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four home games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Knicks’ last four games against Northwest Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Six of the Timberwolves’ last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Miles McBride has recorded three games with 2+ assists and zero turnovers this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
- Mikal Bridges has recorded three games with 2+ assists and zero turnovers this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
Minnesota Timberwolves Player Facts
- Donte DiVincenzo has recorded three games with 2+ assists and zero turnovers this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
- Rudy Gobert has recorded 12+ rebounds in two consecutive appearances – equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (7.1).
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for Q2 points per game this season (34.4).
- The Timberwolves rank T1st in the league for Q4 opponent points per game this season (24.0).
- The Timberwolves rank 29th for fast break points (89) this season.
Knicks vs Timberwolves Injury Report
Mitchell Robinson is questionable for the Knicks due to rest.
Anthony Edwards is questionable for the Timberwolves with a hamstring issue.
Knicks vs Timberwolves Prediction
The Knicks are going to be favored at home more times than not, but they’ve been hit or miss this season, so I’m not thrilled to lay points. It sounds like there’s a decent chance Edwards returns for the Timberwolves, and if that’s the case there’s tremendous value with the road dog. The Timberwolves have shown to be one of the best teams in the league at full strength, and they smoked the Knicks on the road back in January. Check the injury report before betting, but I want the points in this spot.