Timberwolves vs. Knicks Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for December 19

Timberwolves vs. Knicks Game Info

• Date: Thursday, December 19, 2024
• Time: 9:30 PM ET
• Venue: Target Center -- Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Coverage: TNT and MSG

The New York Knicks (16-10) are slight underdogs (by 3 points) to extend a three-game road win streak when they visit the Minnesota Timberwolves (14-11) on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 9:30 PM ET. The matchup has an over/under of 215.

Timberwolves vs. Knicks Odds & Spread

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Timberwolves vs. Knicks Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Timberwolves win (59.5%)

Timberwolves vs. Knicks Betting Trends

• The Timberwolves are 11-14-0 against the spread this season.
• In the Knicks' 26 games this season, they have 12 wins against the spread.
• Timberwolves games have gone over the total 12 times out of 26 chances this season.
• Knicks games this season have hit the over on 15 of 26 set point totals (57.7%).
• Minnesota has covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered four times in 12 games when playing at home, and it has covered seven times in 13 games on the road.
• Looking at point totals, the Timberwolves hit the over more often at home, as they've eclipsed the total six times in 12 opportunities this season (50%). In road games, they have hit the over six times in 13 opportunities (46.2%).
• This season, New York is 6-5-1 at home against the spread (.500 winning percentage). Away, it is 6-8-0 ATS (.429).
• Knicks games have gone above the over/under 58.3% of the time at home (seven of 12), and 57.1% of the time on the road (eight of 14).

Timberwolves Leaders

• Anthony Edwards averages 26.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.8 assists.
• Julius Randle's numbers on the season are 20.1 points, 6.8 boards and 4 assists per contest, shooting 48.3% from the field and 34.8% from downtown, with an average of 1.6 made 3-pointers.
• Rudy Gobert is averaging 10.6 points, 11 boards and 2 assists. At the other end, he averages 0.7 steals and 1.4 blocked shots.
• Naz Reid is averaging 12.2 points, 1.6 assists and 5.3 rebounds.
• Jaden McDaniels is averaging 10.3 points, 4.2 boards and 1.7 assists. Defensively, he averages 1.4 steals and 0.8 blocked shots.

Knicks Leaders

• Karl-Anthony Towns averages 24.8 points, 13.9 boards and 3.3 assists. He is also sinking 52.6% of his shots from the field and 43.9% from beyond the arc, with 2.3 triples per game.
• The Knicks are receiving 25 points, 3 rebounds and 7.7 assists per game from Jalen Brunson.
• The Knicks are getting 14.1 points, 8.2 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game from Josh Hart.
• OG Anunoby averages 17 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists. He is sinking 47.6% of his shots from the field and 35.7% from beyond the arc, with 2.2 treys per game.
• Mikal Bridges averages 17 points, 3.5 boards and 3.2 assists. He is making 48.5% of his shots from the floor and 33.9% from 3-point range, with 2.3 treys per contest.

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