Minnesota Timberwolves vs New York Knicks Preview Odds Picks and Expert Predictions
On Wednesday, the Minnesota Timberwolves (4-3) will face the New York Knicks (4-3) at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The matchup is scheduled for a 7:30 p.m. ET tip-off and will be broadcast on ESPN.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs New York Knicks: Recent Performance
Both teams enter this game with identical records. The Timberwolves recently secured a 125-109 victory against the Brooklyn Nets, covering a 9.5-point spread. Guard Donte DiVincenzo was instrumental in that win, scoring 25 points, especially since star player Anthony Edwards was absent due to a hamstring injury. Minnesota is currently on a two-game winning streak, having covered the spread in both games after facing an earlier challenge of going 0-5 against the spread at the season’s start.
The Knicks achieved a decisive 119-102 win over the Washington Wizards in their last outing, also meeting the spread as 13-point favorites. Center Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks with an impressive 33 points. However, he is currently questionable for Wednesday’s game due to illness. New York began their season strong, winning their first two games, but suffered three consecutive losses before bouncing back with two recent victories.
Timberwolves vs Knicks: Betting Odds
- Moneyline: Timberwolves +140 | Knicks -170
- Against the Spread: Timberwolves +3.5 | Knicks -3.5
- Over/Under: 227.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Key Player Injuries
- Minnesota Timberwolves: Anthony Edwards (hamstring) – questionable
- New York Knicks: Karl-Anthony Towns (illness) – questionable
Predictions and Analysis
The current predictions favor the Knicks to win against the Timberwolves, with a projected score of 119-112. A bet on the Knicks -3.5 is recommended, especially since they have demonstrated strong performance at home, recording four wins against the spread in their last four home games. New York’s offense has been prolific, averaging 124 points per game over their last three outings.
On the other hand, Minnesota has struggled against above-.500 teams, with a record of 1-3 straight up and 0-4 against the spread in such contests. Another bet worth considering is the Over at 227.5, as both teams are trending toward high-scoring games, with the Timberwolves averaging 123.5 points per game in their last two matchups.
