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NBA Betting Preview: Knicks vs Wolves

The New York Knicks meet the Minnesota Timberwolves in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Don’t Write Off Knicks For This Contest

The Knicks look easy to back at -114 considering they’ve been given a spread of +6.5. This looks a good number when squaring off against the Wolves.

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Knicks Won When They Last Played Wolves

New York Knicks have won three straight road games. In their previous appearance, they recorded a 132-125 home win over Miami Heat at Madison Square Garden. Jalen Brunson poured in 47 points, with Mikal Bridges contributing 24 and OG Anunoby adding 18.

Minnesota Timberwolves last game was a 103-100 home win. This victory over Milwaukee Bucks at Target Center made it back-to-back wins. Anthony Edwards scored 24 points, with Donte DiVincenzo adding 18 and Naz Reid 12.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Knicks beat the Wolves when the teams last met. It was a 137-114 scoreline at Madison Square Garden. It’s been five wins for each team over the previous 10 H2H meetings.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks logo Knicks 20 8 0.714 120.6 112.9 7.7 14-2 6-6 5-2 16-8 8-2 1W
Timberwolves logo Timberwolves 19 10 0.655 118.6 113.8 4.8 11-5 8-5 4-3 13-9 8-2 2W
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New York Knicks – Last 10 Games

The Knicks have 8 wins and 2 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 121.4 points, 46.2 rebounds, 27.0 assists, 7.6 steals and 4.8 blocks while shooting 50.2% from the field and 76.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 112.7 points and 42.0 rebounds per contest.

Jalen Brunson is averaging 29.8 points, 7.3 assists and 2.8 (36.8%) 3-pointers made, while Karl-Anthony Towns averages 8.6 rebounds.

Minnesota Timberwolves – Last 10 Games

The Wolves have won 8 and lost 2 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 118.2 points, 45.4 rebounds, 27.2 assists, 7.7 steals and 4.6 blocks per game while shooting 46.7% from the field and 76.1% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 113.0 points and 43.1 rebounds.

Julius Randle is averaging 21.4 points and 5.4 assists, while Rudy Gobert has an average of 12.2 rebounds and Donte DiVincenzo 3.3 (36.7%) 3-pointers made.

New York Knicks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction & Picks

Discover the top New York Knicks vs Minnesota Timberwolves betting angles — from our trusted match prediction and likely score to the best prop plays and a customized bet builder.

Game Prediction

Considering the +6.5 that is on offer for Knicks, our pick is that the underdogs will cover the spread in this NBA contest. They can stay in the game and odds of -114 is available.

The formbook is always a smart starting point when making basketball picks. Up-to-date NBA team news is just as important, while the stats we provide often reveal valuable insights.

Key Knicks vs Timberwolves stats:

  • The +6.5 line has been covered by Knicks in 6 consecutive games on the road.
  • The +6.5 line has been covered by Knicks in 9 of their last 10 games.
  • The +6.5 line has been covered by Knicks in 17 of their last 20 games.
  • The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Wolves in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
  • The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Wolves in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Wolves in 3 consecutive games.
  • The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Wolves in 8 of their last 10 games against Knicks.

Knicks +6.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the top betting apps, our pick has a 53.2% prospect of winning. However, our analysts in-depth research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Donte DiVincenzo Over 13.5 Points -127 BetMGM logo

Donte DiVincenzo (Wolves) has had Over 13.5 points in 5 straight games. We’ll use this stat and take odds of -127 that he is able to cover the line when it comes to wagering on Player Points.

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Karl-Anthony Towns Under 3.5 Assists -179 BetMGM logo

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks) has recorded Under 3.5 assists in 4 of the past 4 games. Based on this stat, it could be that he doesn’t cover the line and this Player Assists wager is available at -179.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Knicks +6.5
Totals Over 226.5
Player Points Donte DiVincenzo Over 13.5

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Knicks +6.5, Over 226.5 and Donte DiVincenzo (Wolves) to score Over 13.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Knicks Knicks logo 114 - 118 Timberwolves logo Timberwolves

We’re expecting a close game so it might be worth going for the Wolves to win by a 118-114 scoreline. You can get a huge price and we should hopefully get a run for our money.

New York Knicks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Moneyline Odds Suggest Wolves Victory

Minnesota Timberwolves are regarded as having a 70% chance of winning this NBA game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -238. The market suggests that New York Knicks are least likely to win at +198.

The spread currently stands at 6.5 and the total points line is 226.5. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 226.5 at -106.

The good news is that you can access a huge selection of game lines and team props for most contests. The top basketball betting sites have a massive range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Betting Lines & Odds
Anthony Edwards Favorite to Score the Most Points

Anthony Edwards is the market leader to land the most baskets. He is priced at -108 to score Over 28.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -120.

Player Points
Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)
Over 28.5
-108
Under 28.5
-120
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Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 27.5
-100
Under 27.5
-130
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Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 21.5
-100
Under 21.5
-130
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Mikal Bridges (Knicks)
Over 20.5
-101
Under 20.5
-128
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Player Assists
Tyler Kolek (Knicks)
Over 6.5
-119
Under 6.5
-109
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Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 5.5
+124
Under 5.5
-161
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Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)
Over 4.5
+126
Under 4.5
-164
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Player Rebounds
Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves)
Over 11.5
+102
Under 11.5
-132
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Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)
Over 10.5
-130
Under 10.5
-100
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Mitchell Robinson (Knicks)
Over 9.5
+112
Under 9.5
-145
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Wolves Hold Eight Wins in Previous Ten at Home

The Wolves have eight wins and two losses in the last 10 games at home, posting 114.00 points per matchup while yielding 107.20.

The Knicks have reeled off three consecutive victories on the road. They have six wins and four losses in the last 10 games away from home, putting up 119.40 points on average and giving up 115.20.

The last time these teams met at Target Center, the Knicks came out on top 133-107 against the Wolves. From the past 7 head-to-heads at Target Center, the Wolves have won four while the Knicks have taken three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O226.5 U226.5
Minnesota Timberwolves logo Minnesota Timberwolves Home Stats 8-2 221.20 114.00 107.20 3 7
New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Away Stats 6-4 234.60 119.40 115.20 7 3
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O226.5 = Games Over 226.5 Points
  • U226.5 = Games Under 226.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New York Knicks logo New York Knicks Stats
Minnesota Timberwolves logo Minnesota Timberwolves Stats
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
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Total Points
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Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

New York Knicks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jalen Brunson 26 35.24 757 171 29.1 6.6 2.8 3.4 0.1 0.8
Mikal Bridges 28 35.13 477 119 17.0 4.3 2.4 4.7 1.0 1.7
Karl-Anthony Towns 26 33.11 561 80 21.6 3.1 1.8 11.6 0.7 0.8

Minnesota Timberwolves Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Anthony Edwards 21 36.25 618 85 29.4 4.0 3.4 5.4 0.9 1.3
Julius Randle 29 33.78 652 161 22.5 5.6 1.7 7.2 0.2 1.1
Jaden McDaniels 28 32.24 421 74 15.0 2.6 1.4 4.6 0.9 1.1

Injuries & Suspensions

New York Knicks Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous New York Knicks Lineups

21 Dec NBA
Heat 125-132 Knicks
19 Dec NBA
76ers 116-107 Knicks
18 Dec NBA
Knicks 114-113 Pacers
16 Dec NBA Cup Final Stage
Spurs 113-124 Knicks
13 Dec NBA
Knicks 132-120 Magic
09 Dec NBA
Knicks 117-101 Raptors
07 Dec NBA
Magic 100-106 Knicks
05 Dec NBA
Jazz 112-146 Knicks
03 Dec NBA
Hornets 104-119 Knicks
02 Dec NBA
Knicks 117-123 Celtics

Previous Minnesota Timberwolves Lineups

21 Dec NBA
Bucks 100-103 Timberwolves
19 Dec NBA
Thunder 107-112 Timberwolves
17 Dec NBA
Grizzlies 116-110 Timberwolves
14 Dec NBA
Kings 103-117 Timberwolves
12 Dec NBA
Timberwolves 127-120 Warriors
08 Dec NBA
Suns 108-105 Timberwolves
06 Dec NBA
Clippers 106-109 Timberwolves
04 Dec NBA
Timberwolves 125-116 Pelicans
02 Dec NBA
Timberwolves 149-142 Pelicans
30 Nov NBA
Spurs 112-125 Timberwolves

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 20 8 0.714 120.6 112.9 7.7 14-2 6-6 5-2 16-8 8-2 1W
Celtics 18 11 0.621 116 110 6 10-5 8-6 5-4 14-8 8-2 3W
76ers 16 11 0.593 117 115.4 1.6 9-7 7-4 6-2 13-10 7-3 2W
Raptors 17 13 0.567 113.5 112.3 1.2 8-7 9-6 3-6 15-9 3-7 2L
Nets 8 19 0.296 109.1 114.2 -5.1 4-11 4-8 2-7 7-14 5-5 1W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 23 6 0.793 118.6 111.8 6.8 13-2 10-4 5-3 17-5 8-2 2W
Cavaliers 16 14 0.533 119.3 117.5 1.8 10-8 6-6 6-2 13-11 4-6 1W
Bulls 13 15 0.464 119.5 123 -3.5 7-6 6-9 3-5 10-10 4-6 3W
Bucks 11 18 0.379 113.1 116.9 -3.8 8-8 3-10 3-4 9-13 3-7 3L
Pacers 6 23 0.207 109.7 117.9 -8.2 5-10 1-13 2-5 4-13 3-7 5L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 16 13 0.552 117.4 115.1 2.3 10-5 6-8 5-2 12-9 5-5 1L
Heat 15 14 0.517 120.2 117.8 2.4 10-4 5-10 2-3 9-9 2-8 2L
Hawks 15 15 0.5 118.7 119.4 -0.7 5-8 10-7 4-2 9-10 3-7 3L
Hornets 9 20 0.31 115.1 119.2 -4.1 6-8 3-12 2-4 8-14 4-6 2L
Wizards 5 22 0.185 112.7 126.1 -13.4 2-10 3-12 1-3 3-16 3-7 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 26 3 0.897 122.3 106.2 16.1 14-1 12-2 5-2 22-3 8-2 1W
Nuggets 21 7 0.75 125.1 116 9.1 9-5 12-2 3-1 15-6 8-2 1W
Timberwolves 19 10 0.655 118.6 113.8 4.8 11-5 8-5 4-3 13-9 8-2 2W
Trail Blazers 12 17 0.414 117.5 120.9 -3.4 5-7 7-10 3-3 10-11 4-6 1L
Jazz 10 18 0.357 119.6 127.1 -7.5 7-9 3-9 0-6 6-13 4-6 3L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 19 8 0.704 118 116.9 1.1 7-4 12-4 3-3 14-6 6-4 1L
Suns 15 13 0.536 114.3 114.1 0.2 9-5 6-8 6-4 14-12 4-6 1L
Warriors 15 15 0.5 114.2 112.3 1.9 9-4 6-11 4-2 11-10 5-5 2W
Clippers 7 21 0.25 110.6 116 -5.4 4-8 3-13 2-4 5-14 2-8 1W
Kings 7 22 0.241 111.5 122 -10.5 4-9 3-13 1-3 5-19 2-8 1W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 21 7 0.75 120.1 113.7 6.4 10-2 11-5 7-0 12-6 8-2 6W
Rockets 17 9 0.654 121 112.2 8.8 8-2 9-7 2-3 10-8 5-5 1L
Grizzlies 13 16 0.448 114.3 115.8 -1.5 6-8 7-8 4-3 12-9 6-4 2L
Mavericks 11 19 0.367 113 116.9 -3.9 8-9 3-10 2-6 5-13 6-4 2L
Pelicans 8 22 0.267 115.4 122.2 -6.8 6-12 2-10 3-6 4-19 5-5 5W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 23 6 0.793 118.6 111.8 6.8 13-2 10-4 5-3 17-5 8-2 2W
Knicks 20 8 0.714 120.6 112.9 7.7 14-2 6-6 5-2 16-8 8-2 1W
Celtics 18 11 0.621 116 110 6 10-5 8-6 5-4 14-8 8-2 3W
76ers 16 11 0.593 117 115.4 1.6 9-7 7-4 6-2 13-10 7-3 2W
Raptors 17 13 0.567 113.5 112.3 1.2 8-7 9-6 3-6 15-9 3-7 2L
Magic 16 13 0.552 117.4 115.1 2.3 10-5 6-8 5-2 12-9 5-5 1L
Cavaliers 16 14 0.533 119.3 117.5 1.8 10-8 6-6 6-2 13-11 4-6 1W
Heat 15 14 0.517 120.2 117.8 2.4 10-4 5-10 2-3 9-9 2-8 2L
Hawks 15 15 0.5 118.7 119.4 -0.7 5-8 10-7 4-2 9-10 3-7 3L
Bulls 13 15 0.464 119.5 123 -3.5 7-6 6-9 3-5 10-10 4-6 3W
Bucks 11 18 0.379 113.1 116.9 -3.8 8-8 3-10 3-4 9-13 3-7 3L
Hornets 9 20 0.31 115.1 119.2 -4.1 6-8 3-12 2-4 8-14 4-6 2L
Nets 8 19 0.296 109.1 114.2 -5.1 4-11 4-8 2-7 7-14 5-5 1W
Pacers 6 23 0.207 109.7 117.9 -8.2 5-10 1-13 2-5 4-13 3-7 5L
Wizards 5 22 0.185 112.7 126.1 -13.4 2-10 3-12 1-3 3-16 3-7 1L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 26 3 0.897 122.3 106.2 16.1 14-1 12-2 5-2 22-3 8-2 1W
Spurs 21 7 0.75 120.1 113.7 6.4 10-2 11-5 7-0 12-6 8-2 6W
Nuggets 21 7 0.75 125.1 116 9.1 9-5 12-2 3-1 15-6 8-2 1W
Lakers 19 8 0.704 118 116.9 1.1 7-4 12-4 3-3 14-6 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 19 10 0.655 118.6 113.8 4.8 11-5 8-5 4-3 13-9 8-2 2W
Rockets 17 9 0.654 121 112.2 8.8 8-2 9-7 2-3 10-8 5-5 1L
Suns 15 13 0.536 114.3 114.1 0.2 9-5 6-8 6-4 14-12 4-6 1L
Warriors 15 15 0.5 114.2 112.3 1.9 9-4 6-11 4-2 11-10 5-5 2W
Grizzlies 13 16 0.448 114.3 115.8 -1.5 6-8 7-8 4-3 12-9 6-4 2L
Trail Blazers 12 17 0.414 117.5 120.9 -3.4 5-7 7-10 3-3 10-11 4-6 1L
Mavericks 11 19 0.367 113 116.9 -3.9 8-9 3-10 2-6 5-13 6-4 2L
Jazz 10 18 0.357 119.6 127.1 -7.5 7-9 3-9 0-6 6-13 4-6 3L
Pelicans 8 22 0.267 115.4 122.2 -6.8 6-12 2-10 3-6 4-19 5-5 5W
Clippers 7 21 0.25 110.6 116 -5.4 4-8 3-13 2-4 5-14 2-8 1W
Kings 7 22 0.241 111.5 122 -10.5 4-9 3-13 1-3 5-19 2-8 1W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 26 3 0.897 122.3 106.2 16.1 14-1 12-2 5-2 22-3 8-2 1W
Pistons 23 6 0.793 118.6 111.8 6.8 13-2 10-4 5-3 17-5 8-2 2W
Nuggets 21 7 0.75 125.1 116 9.1 9-5 12-2 3-1 15-6 8-2 1W
Spurs 21 7 0.75 120.1 113.7 6.4 10-2 11-5 7-0 12-6 8-2 6W
Knicks 20 8 0.714 120.6 112.9 7.7 14-2 6-6 5-2 16-8 8-2 1W
Lakers 19 8 0.704 118 116.9 1.1 7-4 12-4 3-3 14-6 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 19 10 0.655 118.6 113.8 4.8 11-5 8-5 4-3 13-9 8-2 2W
Rockets 17 9 0.654 121 112.2 8.8 8-2 9-7 2-3 10-8 5-5 1L
Celtics 18 11 0.621 116 110 6 10-5 8-6 5-4 14-8 8-2 3W
76ers 16 11 0.593 117 115.4 1.6 9-7 7-4 6-2 13-10 7-3 2W
Raptors 17 13 0.567 113.5 112.3 1.2 8-7 9-6 3-6 15-9 3-7 2L
Magic 16 13 0.552 117.4 115.1 2.3 10-5 6-8 5-2 12-9 5-5 1L
Suns 15 13 0.536 114.3 114.1 0.2 9-5 6-8 6-4 14-12 4-6 1L
Cavaliers 16 14 0.533 119.3 117.5 1.8 10-8 6-6 6-2 13-11 4-6 1W
Heat 15 14 0.517 120.2 117.8 2.4 10-4 5-10 2-3 9-9 2-8 2L
Hawks 15 15 0.5 118.7 119.4 -0.7 5-8 10-7 4-2 9-10 3-7 3L
Warriors 15 15 0.5 114.2 112.3 1.9 9-4 6-11 4-2 11-10 5-5 2W
Bulls 13 15 0.464 119.5 123 -3.5 7-6 6-9 3-5 10-10 4-6 3W
Grizzlies 13 16 0.448 114.3 115.8 -1.5 6-8 7-8 4-3 12-9 6-4 2L
Trail Blazers 12 17 0.414 117.5 120.9 -3.4 5-7 7-10 3-3 10-11 4-6 1L
Bucks 11 18 0.379 113.1 116.9 -3.8 8-8 3-10 3-4 9-13 3-7 3L
Mavericks 11 19 0.367 113 116.9 -3.9 8-9 3-10 2-6 5-13 6-4 2L
Jazz 10 18 0.357 119.6 127.1 -7.5 7-9 3-9 0-6 6-13 4-6 3L
Hornets 9 20 0.31 115.1 119.2 -4.1 6-8 3-12 2-4 8-14 4-6 2L
Nets 8 19 0.296 109.1 114.2 -5.1 4-11 4-8 2-7 7-14 5-5 1W
Pelicans 8 22 0.267 115.4 122.2 -6.8 6-12 2-10 3-6 4-19 5-5 5W
Clippers 7 21 0.25 110.6 116 -5.4 4-8 3-13 2-4 5-14 2-8 1W
Kings 7 22 0.241 111.5 122 -10.5 4-9 3-13 1-3 5-19 2-8 1W
Pacers 6 23 0.207 109.7 117.9 -8.2 5-10 1-13 2-5 4-13 3-7 5L
Wizards 5 22 0.185 112.7 126.1 -13.4 2-10 3-12 1-3 3-16 3-7 1L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak