Timberwolves vs. Knicks Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Dec. 23

Timberwolves vs. Knicks Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2025
• Time: 8 p.m. ET
• Venue: Target Center -- Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Coverage: FDSN and MSG

The New York Knicks (20-8) are 7-point underdogs as they look to extend a three-game road winning streak when they take on the Minnesota Timberwolves (19-10) on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at Target Center. The matchup airs at 8 p.m. ET on FDSN and MSG. The over/under is 224.5 for the matchup.

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 (60.1%)

Timberwolves vs. Knicks Betting Trends

• The Timberwolves have covered the spread 11 times in 29 games with a set spread.
• In the Knicks' 28 games this year, they have 16 wins against the spread.
• This season, 13 of the Timberwolves' games have gone over the point total out of 28 chances.
• Knicks games this year have hit the over on 15 of 28 set point totals (53.6%).
• Minnesota has done a better job covering the spread on the road (5-8-0) than it has in home games (6-10-0).
• The Timberwolves have eclipsed the total less consistently at home, hitting the over in five of 16 home matchups (31.2%). In away games, they have hit the over in eight of 13 games (61.5%).
• Against the spread, New York has been better at home (13-3-0) than away (3-8-1).
• In 2025-26, a higher percentage of the Knicks' games have finished above the over/under at home (56.2%, nine of 16) than on the road (50%, six of 12).

Timberwolves Leaders

• Julius Randle is averaging 22.5 points, 5.6 assists and 7.2 rebounds.
• Anthony Edwards' numbers on the season are 28.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game, shooting 48.6% from the floor and 40.4% from downtown, with an average of 3.3 made treys (eighth in NBA).
• Rudy Gobert is averaging 11.5 points, 2 assists and 10.9 rebounds.
• Naz Reid is averaging 13.9 points, 2.4 assists and 6.1 boards.
• Donte DiVincenzo averages 14 points, 4.4 boards and 3.7 assists, shooting 42.1% from the floor and 38.4% from downtown, with 3.1 made 3-pointers per contest (10th in league).

Knicks Leaders

• Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 21.6 points, 11.6 boards and 3.1 assists for the Knicks.
• Mikal Bridges' numbers on the season are 17 points, 4.7 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game. He is sinking 52.9% of his shots from the field and 43% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.4 treys.
• Josh Hart's numbers on the season are 12.2 points, 7.9 rebounds and 5 assists per game. He is making 50.4% of his shots from the field and 39% from 3-point range, with an average of 1.6 triples.
• Jordan Clarkson averages 9.9 points, 2 boards and 1.5 assists. He is making 44.6% of his shots from the floor and 32.1% from 3-point range, with 1.3 triples per contest.
• Per game, Mitchell Robinson gets the Knicks 4.8 points, 8.6 boards and 1.1 assists, plus 0.8 steals and 1.1 blocks.

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