- The Knicks (42-30) are -8.5 favorites vs. the Timberwolves (35-37)
- Total (Over/Under): 228.5 points
- Monday, March 20, 2023 at 7:30pm EDT
- Watch the game on MSG & BSN
The Minnesota Timberwolves visit Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks on Monday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EDT in New York.
The Knicks are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-110).
The Timberwolves vs Knicks Over/Under is 227.5 total points for the game.
So far this NBA season, the Timberwolves are 34-38 against the spread, while the Knicks are 41-29 against the spread.
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Timberwolves vs. Knicks Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline
Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
Minnesota Timberwolves | +8.5 -110 | O 227.5 -110 | +290 |
New York Knicks | -8.5 -110 | U 227.5 -110 | -375 |
Knicks vs Timberwolves Prediction for Tonight’s Game:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Knicks will win Monday‘s game with 69.9% confidence.
Knicks vs Timberwolves Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Knicks will cover the spread for Monday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.
These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Timberwolves and Knicks, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.
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Timberwolves Best Bets for Tonight:
- The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 42 away games (+18.92 Units / 40% ROI)
- The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 1H Moneyline in 25 of their last 40 away games (+18.90 Units / 37% ROI)
- The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 50 of their last 78 games (+18.66 Units / 21% ROI)
- The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 1Q Spread in 55 of their last 89 games (+16.80 Units / 17% ROI)
- The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 2Q Spread in 32 of their last 48 games (+14.30 Units / 27% ROI)
Knicks Best Bets for Tonight:
- The New York Knicks have covered the 1H Spread in 51 of their last 76 games (+25.90 Units / 31% ROI)
- The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Moneyline in 52 of their last 82 games (+23.70 Units / 22% ROI)
- The New York Knicks have hit the Moneyline in 49 of their last 82 games (+17.85 Units / 15% ROI)
- The New York Knicks have covered the 1Q Spread in 29 of their last 43 games at home (+15.20 Units / 32% ROI)
- The New York Knicks have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 30 of their last 43 games at home (+14.85 Units / 26% ROI)
Minnesota Timberwolves Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:
Against the spread this NBA season, the Timberwolves have gone 34-38 (-7.8 Units / -9.84% ROI).
- 35-37 against the Moneyline (-11.85 Units / -9.69% ROI)
- 35-37 against the Over for game total points (-5.7 Units / -7.2% ROI)
- 37-35 against the Under for game total points (-1.5 Units / -1.89% ROI)
New York Knicks Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:
Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 41-29 (+9.15 Units / 11.55% ROI).
- 42-30 against the Moneyline (+9.4 Units / 8.66% ROI)
- 36-34 against the Over for game total points (-1.4 Units / -1.77% ROI)
- 34-36 against the Under for game total points (-5.6 Units / -7.07% ROI)
Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Knicks:
- The New York Knicks have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 84 games (-25.25 Units / -26% ROI)
- The New York Knicks have only hit the Team Total Under in 32 of their last 82 games (-25.10 Units / -27% ROI)
- The New York Knicks have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 15 of their last 43 games at home (-22.87 Units / -40% ROI)
- The New York Knicks have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 34 of their last 82 games (-20.14 Units / -22% ROI)
- The New York Knicks have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 14 of their last 40 games at home (-19.13 Units / -37% ROI)
Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Timberwolves:
- The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 28 of their last 83 games (-42.99 Units / -39% ROI)
- The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 86 games (-28.88 Units / -30% ROI)
- The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 11 of their last 42 away games (-24.55 Units / -51% ROI)
- The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the Moneyline in 42 of their last 89 games (-21.10 Units / -13% ROI)
- The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the Team Total Over in 38 of their last 89 games (-20.40 Units / -20% ROI)
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Minnesota Timberwolves: Keys to the Game vs. the New York Knicks
The Minnesota Timberwolves are 23-34 (.404) when they lose the turnover margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — ninth-worst among NBA teams. The Chicago Bulls have averaged 13.3 turnovers per game (1,990 turnovers/150 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — sixth-lowest among NBA teams.
The Timberwolves are 20-64 (.238) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three since the start of the 2020-21 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .277
The Timberwolves are 12-58 (.171) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .227
The Timberwolves are 23-34 (.404) when they lose the turnover margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .452
New York Knicks: Keys to the Game vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves
The Knicks are 23-32 (.418) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .453
The Knicks are 1-15 (.062) when losing the rebounding margin by 10 or more since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .240
The Knicks are 28-49 (.364) when allowing 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .458
The Knicks are 15-40 (.273) when losing the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .358
Injury Report: Knicks vs. Timberwolves – Monday‘s Game, Mar. 20
- New York Knicks – No Injuries Reported
- Austin Rivers (Timberwolves): Rivers is questionable for Monday’s (Mar. 20) game against New York.
- Karl-Anthony Towns (Timberwolves): The Timberwolves announced that they expect Towns to return in the coming weeks.
- Naz Reid (Timberwolves): Reid is questionable for Monday’s (Mar. 20) game against New York.
- Jaylen Nowell (Timberwolves): Nowell is doubtful for Monday’s (Mar. 20) game against New York.
- Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves): Edwards is questionable for Monday’s (Mar. 20) game against New York.
- Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves): Gobert is questionable for Monday’s (Mar. 20) game against New York.
Minnesota Timberwolves Offensive Stats & Trends
The Timberwolves have a TS% of 52% this season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%
The Timberwolves shot 35% from three (944/2,706) in the 2020-21 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%
The Timberwolves have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (1,800 assists/ 1,087 TOs) this season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8
The Timberwolves have averaged 15.0 fast break points per game (1,049 points/70 games) this season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.9
New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends
The Knicks have averaged 21.8 assists per game (4,893 assists/224 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 24.8
The Knicks have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (2,279 assists/ 1,473 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.7
The Knicks have averaged 22.3 assists per game (1,559 assists/70 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.1
The Knicks have an eFG% of 51% in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 53%
Minnesota Timberwolves Defensive Stats & Trends
The Timberwolves have averaged 8.6 steals per game (1,928 steals/224 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5
The Timberwolves have averaged 5.6 blocks per game (1,245 blocks/224 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7
The Timberwolves have averaged 8.5 steals per game (1,296 steals/152 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5
The Timberwolves have 575 steals this season — 5th most among NBA teams
New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends
The Knicks have averaged 6.7 steals per game (1,502 steals/224 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5
The Knicks have averaged 6.1 steals per game (425 steals/70 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3
The Knicks have averaged 36.9 defensive rebounds per game (5,611 rebounds/152 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.8
The Knicks have averaged 37.2 defensive rebounds per game (8,324 rebounds/224 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36.0
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