Knicks vs Timberwolves Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Nov. 20

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  • The Timberwolves are -3.5 favorites vs. the Knicks
  • Total (Over/Under): 212.5 points
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The New York Knicks visit Target Center to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Minneapolis.

The Timberwolves are betting favorites in this NBA playoff matchup, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The Knicks vs Timberwolves Over/Under is 214.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Knicks are 8-3 against the spread, while the Timberwolves are 6-6 against the spread.


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Knicks vs. Timberwolves Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
New York Knicks+2.5 -110O 214.5 -110+115
Minnesota Timberwolves -2.5 -110U 214.5 -110-140

Timberwolves vs Knicks Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Timberwolves will win Monday‘s game with 57.7% confidence, factoring in recent team & player performances for the Knicks and Timberwolves, plus player injuries and defensive & offensive matchups.

Timberwolves vs Knicks Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Knicks will cover the spread for Monday‘s game with 60.7% confidence.


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  • The New York Knicks have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 80 of their last 90 games (+68.60 Units / 67% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Moneyline in 54 of their last 84 games (+20.20 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have covered the 1H Spread in 53 of their last 86 games (+19.20 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 55 of their last 89 games (+18.80 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have covered the Spread in 50 of their last 83 games (+17.00 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 67 of their last 85 games (+46.15 Units / 47% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 2Q Spread in 50 of their last 77 games (+19.95 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 1H Moneyline in 46 of their last 78 games (+18.85 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 46 of their last 74 games (+18.15 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 46 of their last 77 games (+16.60 Units / 18% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 8-3 (+4.7 Units / 32.87% ROI).

  • 8-5 against the Moneyline (+1.8 Units / 7.27% ROI)
  • 5-8 against the Over for game total points (-3.8 Units / -26.57% ROI)
  • 8-5 against the Under for game total points (+2.5 Units / 17.48% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Timberwolves have gone 6-6 (-0.6 Units / -4.56% ROI).

  • 9-3 against the Moneyline (+6.4 Units / 25.96% ROI)
  • 7-5 against the Over for game total points (+1.5 Units / 11.36% ROI)
  • 5-7 against the Under for game total points (-2.7 Units / -20.45% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 18 of their last 85 games (-57.15 Units / -60% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 35 of their last 85 games (-21.95 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 28 of their last 74 games (-21.55 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 19 games at home (-21.10 Units / -38% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 6 of their last 25 games at home (-15.10 Units / -54% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 10 of their last 90 games (-79.50 Units / -79% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the Team Total Under in 36 of their last 89 games (-24.45 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 37 of their last 83 games (-15.50 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 6 of their last 24 games (-12.70 Units / -48% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only covered the 2Q Spread in 15 of their last 41 games (-12.65 Units / -28% ROI)

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

The Knicks are winless (0-7) when losing the rebounding margin by 10 or more since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .274

The Knicks were 8-2 (.800) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .444

The Knicks are 8-2 (.800) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .444

The Knicks were 9-1 (.900) when forcing 10 or more steals last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .609

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

The Timberwolves are 8-1 (.889) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .502

The Timberwolves were 16-2 (.889) when assisting on 30 or more field goals last season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .729

The Timberwolves were 24-14 (.632) when they win the turnover margin last season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .540

The Timberwolves were 5-8 (.385) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points last season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .444

Injury Report: Timberwolves vs. KnicksMonday‘s Game, Nov. 20

  • Jordan McLaughlin (Timberwolves): McLaughlin was diagnosed with a right knee MCL sprain and will be re-evaluated in four weeks, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
  • Jaylen Clark (Timberwolves): Clark is idle due to a right Achilles issue, and is not expected to make his season debut until sometime in February.
  • Evan Fournier (Knicks): Fournier is questionable for Monday’s (Nov. 20) game against Minnesota.
  • Quentin Grimes (Knicks): Grimes is questionable for Monday’s (Nov. 20) game against Minnesota.

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks are shooting 43% (387/905) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

The Knicks have averaged 22.9 offensive rebounds per game (229 rebounds/10 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 17.1

The Knicks are shooting 42% (199/475) in the first half this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 46%

The Knicks have averaged 8.4 second chance points per game (772 points/92 games) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.8

Minnesota Timberwolves Offensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (249 assists/ 163 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.7

The Timberwolves averaged 15.3 turnovers per game (1,258 turnovers/82 games) last season — tied for 4th highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.1

The Timberwolves had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (2,145 assists/ 1,258 TOs) last season — tied for 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Timberwolves are shooting 37% from three (114/305) this season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 2.1 blocks per game (21 blocks/10 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.2

The Knicks have allowed 13.2 offensive rebounds per game (132 rebounds/10 games) this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 17.1

The Knicks averaged 36.5 defensive rebounds per game (2,991 rebounds/82 games) last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Knicks have allowed 5.5 offensive rebounds per game (55 rebounds/10 games) in the first half this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 8.3

Minnesota Timberwolves Defensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves have allowed an eFG% of 45% at home this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 53%

The Timberwolves have allowed an average of 1.05 points per shot (484 points/459 shots) at home this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 1.25

The Timberwolves have averaged 39.3 defensive rebounds per game (393 rebounds/10 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.7

The Timberwolves have allowed an average of 1.13 points per shot (1,029 points/911 shots) this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 1.27


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