| MATCHUP | New York Knicks | Minnesota Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 20-8 | 19-10 |
| Spread | +8.5 -120 | -8.5 100 |
| Moneyline | +235 | -290 |
| Total | Over 228.5 (-112) | Under 228.5 (-108) |
| Where | Target Center, Minneapolis, MN | |
| When | Tuesday, December 23, 2025 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | FanDuel SN North | |
The NY Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves meet Tuesday in NBA action at the Target Center. Here’s a New York Knicks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction. This article will include a New York Knicks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Pick.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Heat, lost to the 76ers, and they play the Cavs next. The Knicks have won 19 of their last 24 games.
The NY Knicks are averaging 120.6 points on 48.1 percent shooting and allowing 112.9 points on 46 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 28.4 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 22.4 points and 3.1 assists. Mikal Bridges is the third double-digit scorer, and OG Anunoby is dishing 1.9 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 38 percent from beyond the arc and 79.2 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.9 rebounds per game.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Thunder and Bucks, and they play the Nuggets next. The Timberwolves have won 9 of their last 11 games.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 118.6 points on 47.7 percent shooting and allowing 113.8 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 28.5 points and 5.2 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 22.9 points and 5.7 assists. Jaden McDaniels is the third double-digit scorer, and Naz Reid is grabbing 6.1 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 37.2 percent from beyond the arc and 76.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Timberwolves have won eight of their last nine home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Knicks have lost each of their last six games as underdogs following a win.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine road games against Northwest Division opponents following a win.
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread in four of their last five games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last seven night games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Timberwolves have lost five of their last six night games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games following a home win.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last six games against Western Conference opponents following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Timberwolves’ last six games at Target Center have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Knicks’ last four road games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Minnesota Timberwolves Player Facts
- Donte DiVincenzo has recorded seven games with 4+ assists and zero turnovers this season – most of any player in the league.
- Anthony Edwards is one of only four players in the league to have scored 30+ points in five straight games this season.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Mikal Bridges rank 2nd amongst qualified players for steals + blocks per game (2.7) this season.
- Tyler Kolek ranks 15th amongst qualified players for assists per 36 minutes (7.4) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Timberwolves rank 4th in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (4.1).
- The Timberwolves rank 4th in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (12.0).
- The Knicks rank 2nd in the league for offensive rating this season (122.6).
- The Knicks rank 2nd in the league for points per possession this season (1.23).
New York Knicks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report
Jaden McDaniels is questionable for the Timberwolves. Joe Ingles is out.
The Knicks will be without Landry Shamet, OG Anunoby, Guerschon Yabusele, Jalen Brunson, and Miles McBride.
New York Knicks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
The Timberwolves aren’t a team I’m excited to back in the favorite role, as they’re 11-18 ATS on the season. As I’ve said before, the Timberwolves play with their food. However, the Knicks are down a lot of rotation players, including Brunson. This has been a lot of the Knicks over the last couple of weeks, and this feels like a spot where they’re throwing in the towel to catch their breath. The Timberwolves should be able to take advantage of this spot at home. I’ll lay the points with the Timberwolves.