The Minnesota Timberwolves play host to the New York Knicks at the Target Center on Tuesday night. Here’s a Timberwolves vs Knicks Prediction. This article will include a Timberwolves vs Knicks Pick.
New York Knicks Betting Preview
The New York Knicks have been one of the hottest teams in the league lately as they’ve won 12 of their last 14 games overall, and they will be looking to stay hot after outlasting the Heat in a 132-125 win on Sunday. Jalen Brunson led the way with a game-high 47 points with eight assists on 15 of 26 shooting, Mikal Bridges added 24 points on nine of 14 shooting while OG Anunoby chipped in with 18 points. As a team, the Knicks shot 55 percent from the field and a sizzling 20 of 38 from the 3-point line as they closed the second quarter on a 21-7 run to take the lead into halftime. They did just enough to hold off the Heat in the second half thanks to Brunson who was on fire all night.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Minnesota Timberwolves have been on a tear as they’ve won nine of their last 11 games overall, and they will be aiming for a third straight victory after sneaking past the Bucks in a 103-100 home win on Sunday. Anthony Edwards led the team with 24 points and six assists, Donte DiVincenzo added 18 points on seven of 11 shooting, while Rudy Gobert tallied 11 points with 18 rebounds. As a team, the Timberwolves shot 43 percent from the field and 14 of 45 from the 3-point line as they played excellent defense to limit the Bucks to just 15 points in the third quarter to dig themselves out of a hole. They pulled away late in the fourth quarter to secure a gritty win at home, where they are now 11-5 on the season.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Timberwolves have won each of their last six home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Knicks have lost 14 of their last 15 games as underdogs following a home win.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs following a win.
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread in four of their last five night games against teams that held a winning record.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last seven games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Timberwolves have lost seven of their last eight night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in eight of the Timberwolves’ last nine games.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Timberwolves’ last six home games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Knicks’ last eight road games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Minnesota Timberwolves Player Facts
- Rudy Gobert ranks 1st amongst qualified players for FG% (73.3%) this season.
- Mike Conley has recorded 11 games with 2+ assists and zero turnovers this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Josh Hart is the only player to have recorded a triple-double off the bench this season.
- Karl-Anthony Towns ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (11.6) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Timberwolves rank 1st in the league for H2 win percentage this season (75.9%).
- The Timberwolves have used only four different starting fives this season – fewest in the league.
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for Q2 points per game this season (31.1).
- The Knicks rank 2nd in the league for opponent steals per game this season (6.9).
Timberwolves vs Knicks Prediction
The Knicks are still missing OG Anunoby, Miles McBride, Landry Shamet and now Jalen Brunson, while the Timberwolves have ruled out Joe Ingles with Jaden McDaniels listed as questionable. The Knicks have been on fire for a while now, and they looked great in their win over the Heat on Sunday thanks to 47 points from Brunson, who isn’t available for this matchup. The Timberwolves have quietly been one of the form teams in the league, they are relatively healthy and should be good enough to sneak past a Knicks team missing its best player.