Minnesota Timberwolves vs New York Knicks Matchup

In this NBA regular season preview between Timberwolves and Knicks, see who like to win the game and cover the spread.

  • The Timberwolves face New York with a record of 21-19.
  • The Timberwolves are averaging 109.8 points per game so far.
  • The Timberwolves are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Knicks.
  • The Knicks will be hosting the Timberwolves and hold a 27-15 record.
  • The Knicks are averaging 117.4 points per game so far.
  • The Knicks are coming off a 125-119 win vs. the Timberwolves.

Timberwolves vs Knicks Prediction

The Minnesota Timberwolves head to Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks in a non-conference matchup. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 ET and the game will be televised on MSG.

New York is currently favored by 4.5 points and the over/under line is set at 218.5. The Timberwolves are 21-19 and sit 8th in the Western Conference, while the Knicks are 27-15 and 3rd in the East.

Timberwolves vs. Knicks Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Minnesota Timberwolves at New York Knicks
  • Where: New York at Madison Square Garden
  • Date: Friday, January 17th
  • Betting Odds NY -4.5, MIN +153 | NY -181 O/U 218.5

Timberwolves Preview: Will Minnesota Be The Talk of Madison Square Garden?

The Timberwolves fell to 21-19 on the season after a 116-115 home loss to the Warriors on Wednesday. Minnesota entered the game as 7-point favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total score of 231 points exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 217.

Golden State took control early with a 13-0 run, and Minnesota struggled in the 1st quarter, trailing 34-12. The Timberwolves fought back, winning each of the final three quarters, including a 37-29 edge in the 4th, but couldn’t complete the comeback.

Donte DiVincenzo and Anthony Edwards each scored 28 points for the Timberwolves in their 116-115 loss to the Warriors, with DiVincenzo hitting 6 threes at a 50% clip. Edwards also connected on 4 threes, shooting 44.4% from deep.

Minnesota made 17 threes as a team, shooting 45.9% from beyond the arc, though their overall field goal percentage was 44.2%. Julius Randle added 17 points, while Naz Reid and Jaden McDaniels each contributed 7 points in the 4th quarter.

The Timberwolves tightened up defensively in the 2nd quarter, allowing just 21 points, but they still gave up 116 points in a narrow loss to the Warriors. Minnesota struggled to contain Golden State from beyond the arc, where the Warriors hit 18 threes at a 50% clip.

Minnesota sent the Warriors to the line 21 times, with Golden State converting 18 free throws. The Timberwolves grabbed 25 defensive rebounds but allowed 14 offensive boards. They also recorded 4 steals and 7 blocks in the game.

Knicks Preview: Can the Knicks Lock in a Home Win?

The Timberwolves fell to 21-19 on the season after a narrow 116-115 home loss to the Warriors on Wednesday. Minnesota, who entered the game as 7-point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points of 231 exceeded the over/under line of 217 by 14 points.

Golden State took control early with a 13-0 run, and Minnesota found themselves down 34-12 after the 1st quarter. The Timberwolves battled back, outscoring the Warriors in each of the remaining quarters, including a 37-29 edge in the 4th, but ultimately couldn’t complete the comeback.

Jalen Brunson's 38 points and 5 rebounds led the Knicks to a 125-119 win over the 76ers, as he shot 63.6% from the field and hit 3 threes at a 50% clip. Mikal Bridges added 23 points, connecting on 5 threes at 50% shooting from deep.

As a team, the Knicks made 16 threes, shooting 43.2% from beyond the arc and 53.5% overall. Brunson scored 8 points in both the 4th quarter and overtime, while OG Anunoby added 4 of his 17 points in the extra period.

Despite allowing 38 points in the 3rd quarter, the Knicks' defense held strong in the 1st and 4th quarters, giving up just 21 and 24 points, respectively, to secure the win. Overall, they allowed 119 points on 50% shooting from the field by the 76ers.

From beyond the arc, the Knicks gave up 13 threes on 37% shooting. They also sent the 76ers to the line 14 times, where Philadelphia was perfect. Defensively, the Knicks recorded 10 steals and 3 blocks.

Timberwolves vs Knicks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Through their last five road contests, the Timberwolves offense has averaged 107 points per game while allowing an average of 104. Minnesota posted an overall record of 3-2 while going 2-3 ATS.
  • In their last three games at home, the Knicks have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 119 points per game in this stretch.
  • In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Timberwolves have a straight up record of 2-3 and an ATS mark of 2-2-1.
  • New York has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 ATS in their last three games.

Timberwolves vs Knicks Prediction

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