Knicks vs Timberwolves Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Dec. 19

  • The Timberwolves are -2.5 favorites vs. the Knicks
  • Total (Over/Under): 215.5 points
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The New York Knicks visit Target Center to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:30pm EST in Minneapolis, MN.

The are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at ().

The Knicks vs Timberwolves Over/Under is total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Knicks are 12-13 against the spread, while the Timberwolves are 11-14 against the spread.


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Knicks vs. Timberwolves Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
New York Knicks O
Minnesota Timberwolves U

Timberwolves vs Knicks Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Timberwolves will win Thursday‘s game with 71.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Knicks and Timberwolves.

Timberwolves vs Knicks Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Knicks will cover the spread for Thursday‘s game with 53.3% confidence.


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  • The New York Knicks have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 35 of their last 51 games (+16.55 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 45 of their last 72 games (+15.10 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Game Total Over in 35 of their last 54 games (+14.10 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 35 of their last 54 games (+12.39 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have covered the 3Q Spread in 50 of their last 85 games (+10.67 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 3Q Spread in 51 of their last 76 games (+22.43 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 57 of their last 97 games (+12.05 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 27 games (+11.05 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 53 of their last 92 games (+9.40 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 24 of their last 38 games at home (+9.10 Units / 21% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 12-13 (-2.3 Units / -8.04% ROI).

  • 16-10 against the Moneyline (-7.25 Units / -8.4% ROI)
  • 14-12 against the Over for game total points (+0.8 Units / 2.8% ROI)
  • 12-14 against the Under for game total points (-3.4 Units / -11.89% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Timberwolves have gone 11-14 (-4.45 Units / -16.15% ROI).

  • 14-11 against the Moneyline (-9.6 Units / -13.38% ROI)
  • 11-14 against the Over for game total points (-4.4 Units / -16% ROI)
  • 14-11 against the Under for game total points (+1.9 Units / 6.91% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 28 of their last 67 games (-37.35 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 39 of their last 97 games (-26.30 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 38 of their last 92 games (-23.05 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only covered the 1Q Spread in 26 of their last 68 games (-21.50 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the Moneyline in 24 of their last 42 games at home (-20.65 Units / -10% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only covered the 1Q Spread in 37 of their last 94 games (-27.55 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 33 of their last 73 games (-26.98 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 26 of their last 72 games (-25.85 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 16 of their last 51 games (-24.09 Units / -41% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 39 of their last 91 games (-21.02 Units / -20% ROI)

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New York Knicks: Keys to the Game vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves

The Knicks are 13-3 (.812) when winning the rebounding margin this season — 7th-best in the NBA. The Timberwolves have averaged 50.9 rebounds/game this season — 7th-lowest in the NBA.

The Knicks are 13-3 (.812) when winning the rebounding margin this season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .613

The Knicks are 3-7 (.300) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points this season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .415

The Knicks are undefeated (8-0) when their opponents turns the ball over 20 or more times since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .583

Minnesota Timberwolves: Keys to the Game vs. the New York Knicks

The Timberwolves were 24-2 (.923) when scoring 15 or more fastbreak points last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .566

The Timberwolves are 30-5 (.857) when scoring 15 or more fastbreak points since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .572

The Timberwolves were 48-20 (.706) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds last season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .511

The Timberwolves were 25-7 (.781) when shooting 40% or better from three last season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .683

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks averaged 8.6 second chance points per game (706 points/82 games) in the first half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.6

The Knicks have a TS% of 55% this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

The Knicks averaged 19.0 offensive rebounds per game (1,557 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.2

The Knicks averaged 24.4 assists per game (1,998 assists/82 games) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 26.7

Minnesota Timberwolves Offensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves have averaged 13.0 fast break points per game (325 points/25 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 15.4

The Timberwolves have averaged 6.4 fast break points per game (688 points/107 games) in the first half since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Timberwolves had 22.9 free throw attempts per game last season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.7

The Timberwolves have averaged 15.4 offensive rebounds per game (384 rebounds/25 games) this season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 17.0

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks averaged 4.1 blocks per game (336 blocks/82 games) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Knicks have averaged 4.2 blocks per game (453 blocks/108 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.2

The Knicks allowed 11.7 second chance points per game (481 points/41 games) at home last season — 2nd best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.6

The Knicks have averaged 4.1 blocks per game (227 blocks/55 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0

Minnesota Timberwolves Defensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves allowed an eFG% of 50% at home last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 54%

The Timberwolves have averaged 4.8 blocks per game (119 blocks/25 games) this season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.2

The Timberwolves allowed an average of 1.21 points per shot (4,222 points/3,480 shots) in the second half last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 1.31

The Timberwolves have allowed a TS% of 49% since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 51%


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