New York Knicks (27-15) vs Minnesota Timberwolves (21-19)
Game Info: Friday, January 17, 2025 at 7:30 pm (Madison Square Garden)
Betting Odds: New York Knicks -3.5 -- Over/Under: 220.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: NBA League Pass
The Minnesota Timberwolves travel to Madison Square Garden to battle the New York Knicks on Friday night. Here’s a Minnesota Timberwolves vs New York Knicks Prediction. This article will include a Minnesota Timberwolves vs New York Knicks Pick.
Minnesota Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves have been in decent shape as they've won four of their past six games overall. The Timberwolves are looking to bounce back in this one after falling painfully short to the Warriors in a 116-115 home defeat on Wednesday. Anthony Edwards led the team with 28 points, Donte DiVincenzo tallied 28 points with nine assists while Julius Randle chipped in with 17 points. As a team, the Timberwolves shot 44 percent from the field and 17 of 37 from the 3-point line. The Timberwolves clawed their way back from an early 24-point deficit, only to come up just short as the Warriors escaped on free throws down the stretch. The Wolves will face the Cavs and Grizzlies following this one.
New York Knicks
Meanwhile, the New York Knicks haven't been at their best as they've lost five of their last eight games overall, but they will be keen to build some momentum after outlasting the 76ers in a 125-119 overtime road win on Wednesday. Jalen Brunson led the team with 38 points on 14 of 22 shooting, Mikal Bridges added 23 points on nine of 19 shooting, while Josh Hart tallied a triple-double of 10 points with 17 rebounds and 12 assists. As a team, the Knicks shot a healthy 53 percent from the field and 16 of 37 from the 3-point line. The Knicks looked to be in trouble when they surrendered a 16-point lead before they opened the overtime period on a decisive 8-0 run to escape with the gritty win in the end. The Knicks will take on the Hawks and Nets after this game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last six games following a road win.
- The Timberwolves have lost each of their last four games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 13 games following a home loss.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last four games after coming off overtime.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Timberwolves have won seven of their last eight road games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Knicks have lost each of their last seven Friday night games against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The road team has covered the spread in five of the Timberwolves' last six games.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six home games against teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Knicks' last four games after coming off overtime has gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of the Timberwolves' last seven games on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs New York Knicks Prediction
The Timberwolves are still missing Donte DiVincenzo and Leonard Miller, while the Knicks are keeping an eye on Karl-Anthony Towns who is questionable with a thumb injury. These teams last met on Dec 19, and it was the Knicks who romped to a 133-107 road win, but I am expecting a much closer contest this time around. The Knicks were struggling before their overtime win over the 76ers on Wednesday, so I am a little more interested in the Timberwolves to get their revenge in this spot.
Peter’s Pick Minnesota +3.5
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
