Timberwolves vs Knicks Prediction and Odds
Timberwolves vs Knicks Prediction and Odds: The New York Knicks are expected to win this game as per the bookmarkers and stats.
The Minnesota Timberwolves (35-37) have a tough matchup ahead as they are set to lock horns with the New York Knicks (42-30) in the upcoming NBA fixture. It’s high time for the Timberwolves to return to winning ways after 3 back-to-back defeats. They are currently in the 8th position in the Western Conference. Minnesota faced a 107-122 loss to the Toronto Raptors in the last fixture.
The New York Knicks will aim for their fourth straight win when they host the Timberwolves at Madison Square Garden in the next matchup. The Knicks look good in the playoff race after a much-improved performance in recent games. They are currently in the 5th position in the Eastern Conference. New York defeated the Denver Nuggets in the last matchup with a score of 116-110.
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Timberwolves vs Knicks Prediction: Last 5 Games Stats
The Minnesota Timberwolves have won 3 of the last 5 away fixtures.
The wins came against teams like the Atlanta Hawks, Sacramento Kings, and LA Lakers. They lost to the Toronto Raptors and Chicago Bulls. The Timberwolves have an away record of 15-20 in the current season.
In the last 5 away games
- The Minnesota Timberwolves have scored 124.4 points per game.
- The Minnesota Timberwolves have conceded 122.4 points per game.
- Number of games that ended with a difference of 3 points or less: 0
- Number of games that ended with a difference of 4-10 points: 3
The New York Knicks have won 4 of the last 5 home fixtures.
New York’s last 4 home wins came against Denver Nuggets, Brooklyn Nets, Boston Celtics, and New Orleans Pelicans. The Knicks lost to the Charlotte Hornets. They have won 20 out of 36 home games as of now.
In the last 5 home games
- The NY Knicks have scored 120.0 points per game.
- The NY Knicks have conceded 108.0 points per game.
- Number of games that ended with a difference of 3 points or less: 0
- Number of games that ended with a difference of 4-10 points: 3
The NY Knicks have the winning momentum on their side. They will also enjoy the home advantage against the Timberwolves.
Timberwolves vs Knicks Prediction: Attack and Defense Analysis
Attack
The Minnesota Timberwolves are playing with a scoring average of 115.6 points per game. In shooting, they have an accuracy of 49.0% in field goals, 35.8% in 3-pointers, and 79.3% in free throws. The Timberwolves are given a rank of 24 in the attack with an Adjusted Offensive Rating of 113.2.
The New York Knicks have maintained a scoring rate of 115.1 points per game. They shot 46.5% from the field and 34.8% from the 3-point line. The free throw accuracy is currently at 76.7%. The Knicks are the 5th highest-ranked team in the attack with an Adjusted Offensive Rating of 117.0.
The NY Knicks clearly have the upper hand in the offense.
Defense
The Minnesota Timberwolves have conceded 116.0 points per game this season. They played with an average of 41.7 rebounds per game. The average number of steals and the average number of blocks per game are currently at 8.1 and 5.5 respectively. The Timberwolves are the 12th-ranked team in defense with an Adjusted Defensive Rating of 113.7.
The New York Knicks are giving away 112.2 points per game so far. They maintained an average of 47.0 rebounds along with 6.0 steals and 4.1 blocks per game. The Knicks rank 14 in the defense with an Adjusted Defensive Rating of 113.8.
None of the teams has an edge in the defense as they have almost same ratings.
Knicks vs Timberwolves Prediction: Odds
Spread
- NY Knicks: -8 (-110)
- Minnesota Timberwolves: +8 (-110)
Moneyline
- NY Knicks: -310
- Minnesota Timberwolves: +260
Win Probability
- NY Knicks: 69%
- Minnesota Timberwolves: 31%
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Timberwolves vs Knicks Prediction: Last Game Analysis
Can the Timberwolves bounce back?
The Minnesota Timberwolves lost their third consecutive matchup by facing a crushing 15-point loss to the Toronto Raptors in the last game. A crucial basket from Naz Reid in the last quarter gave the lead to the Timberwolves for the first time in the game. But the Raptors responded with an 11-2 run which put Minnesota on the back foot again. The Timberwolves’ 3-pointer success rate dipped to 21.7%. They shot 45.9% from the field while allowing the Raptors to shoot 53.3%. Minnesota also lost 16-18 in the fast break points.
Naz Reid contributed 22 points off the bench with 4 rebounds. Jaden McDaniels scored 18 points with 6 rebounds.
Will the Knicks continue their winning streak?
Jalen Brunson’s solid return to action helped the New York Knicks secure an important home win against the Denver Nuggets in the last matchup. New York started with an 8-point lead in the first quarter. The Nuggets closed in midway through the second but the Knicks outscored them 16-5 in the third quarter which proved decisive. New York went for a 10-2 run in the final moments to ensure a 6-point win in the end. The Knicks outrebounded the Nuggets 43-33. They also outscored Denver 56-48 in the paint.
Jalen Brunson made his return memorable with an excellent contribution of 24 points with 5 assists. Julius Randle also gave a valuable contribution of 20 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists.
Knicks vs Timberwolves Prediction: Head-to-Head Stats
Both these teams have met 63 times in the regular season. The New York Knicks are leading with 35 wins, while the Minnesota Timberwolves were on the winning side in 28 games.
If we check out the last 5 matchups, 3 games were won by the Knicks and 2 by the Timberwolves. The previous clash took place in the current season on 7 November 2022. The NY Knicks won that game with a score of 120-107.
Knicks vs Timberwolves Prediction: Players to Watch Out
New York Knicks
Julius Randle (Power Forward)
Points Per Game: 25.2 | Rebounds Per Game: 10.3 | Assists Per Game: 4.1
Jalen Brunson (Point Guard)
Points Per Game: 23.8 | Assists Per Game: 6.1 | Steals Per Game: 0.9
RJ Barrett (Shooting Guard)
Points Per Game: 19.9 | Rebounds Per Game: 5.1 | Assists Per Game: 2.7
Minnesota Timberwolves
Anthony Edwards (Shooting Guard)
Points Per Game: 24.7 | Rebounds Per Game: 5.9 | Assists Per Game: 4.4
Edwards’ participation in the game is subject to fitness.
Kar-Anthony Towns (Center)
Points Per Game: 20.8 | Rebounds Per Game: 8.2 | Assists Per Game: 5.3
Rudy Gobert (Center)
Points Per Game: 13.8 | Rebounds Per Game: 11.5 | Blocks Per Game: 1.4
Gobert’s participation in the game is subject to fitness.
Timberwolves vs Knicks Winner Prediction
- Home Advantage: Knicks
- Momentum Advantage: Knicks
- H2H Advantage: Knicks
- Offensive Advantage: Knicks
- Defensive Advantage: None
- Overall: Knicks to win
It won’t be easy for the Minnesota Timberwolves the dominate the Knicks in their own backyard. But they will be desperate for a win to improve their playoff chances. On the other hand, the New York Knicks are on a roll after consistently performing well in recent matchups. They will look to go all guns blazing against the Timberwolves as well. It can be a riveting contest between the two sides. As per the odds and stats, the Knicks are expected to win this fixture.