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New York Knicks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction NBA Picks 12/19/24
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Minnesota Timberwolves (14-11) vs New York Knicks (16-10)
December 19, 2024 at 09:30 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Minnesota Timberwolves -2.5 / New York Knicks +2.5 — Over/Under: 212.5
The New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves meet Thursday 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 Prediction Pick.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Magic, lost to the Hawks, and they play the Pelicans, Raptors, and Spurs next. The NY Knicks are averaging 117 points on 49.8 percent shooting and allowing 110.9 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 24.9 points and 13.6 rebounds, while Jalen Brunson is averaging 24.7 points and 7.8 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer and Mikal Bridges is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The NY Knicks are shooting 39.3 percent from beyond the arc and 80.8 percent from the free throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.3 rebounds per game.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Lakers and Spurs, and they play the Warriors, Hawks, and Mavericks next. The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 110 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 106.2 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 26.3 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 20.5 points and 4 assists. Naz Reid is the third double-digit scorer and Rudy Gobert is grabbing 11.1 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 37.2 percent from beyond the arc and 79.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 33.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.5 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won three of their last four games as underdogs following a road win.
- The Timberwolves have lost each of their last four games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight home games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in four of the last five games between the Knicks and Timberwolves.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Timberwolves’ last four home games against Eastern Conference opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Knicks’ last six Thursday night games has gone OVER the total points line.
Minnesota Timberwolves Player Facts
- Mike Conley ranks 15th amongst qualified players for steals per 36 minutes (2.1) this season.
- Jaden McDaniels ranks T24th in the league for total steals + blocks (54) this season.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Jalen Brunson ranks 4th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for assists per game (7.7) this season.
- OG Anunoby ranks T8th in the league for total steals + blocks (70) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Timberwolves rank T29th for fast break points (325) this season.
- The Timberwolves rank 3rd in the league for opponent points per game this season (105.6).
- The Knicks rank 2nd in the league for field goal percentage this season (49.7%).
- The Knicks rank 2nd in the league for three-point percentage this season (39.4%).
New York Knicks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
The Minnesota Timberwolves should have the edge at home, and they’re starting to get their act together with wins in 6 of their last 7 games. The Knicks continue to run hot and cold. However, the Knicks are the more talented team from top to bottom, and there’s value in getting points with the better team. Also, this will be a heated matchup given the trade that happened a couple of months ago. Heck, we saw these teams go after it in the preseason. This will be fun. I want the free bucket with the Knicks.
