Knicks vs. Timberwolves NBA Odds Prediction, Spread, Tip Off Time, Best Bets for January 1

Knicks vs. Timberwolves Game Info

• Date: Monday, January 1, 2024
• Time: 3:00 PM ET
• Venue: Madison Square Garden -- New York City, New York
• Coverage: NBA TV, MSG, and BSN

The New York Knicks (17-15) are 1-point underdogs as they try to turn around a three-game losing streak when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves (24-7) on Monday, January 1, 2024 at Madison Square Garden. The contest airs at 3:00 PM ET on NBA TV, MSG, and BSN. The matchup has a point total of 223.

Knicks vs. Timberwolves Odds & Spread

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Knicks vs. Timberwolves Prediction & Pick

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Prediction: Knicks win (68.3%)

Knicks vs. Timberwolves Betting Trends

• The Timberwolves are 15-14-2 against the spread this season.
• The Knicks have 16 wins against the spread in 32 games this season.
• Timberwolves games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 17 times out of 32 chances this season.
• Knicks games this season have gone over the total in 17 of 32 opportunities (53.1%).
• Minnesota has done a better job covering the spread at home (8-6-1) than it has in road tilts (7-8-1).
• The Timberwolves have hit the over on the over/under in a lower percentage of home games (40%) than road tilts (68.8%).
• New York's winning percentage against the spread, both home and away, is .500. It is 6-5-1 ATS on its home court and 10-10-0 on the road.
• In terms of the over/under, Knicks games have finished over less often at home (six of 12, 50%) than away (11 of 20, 55%).

Timberwolves Leaders

• Anthony Edwards averages 26.0 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.2 assists, shooting 45.6% from the floor and 37.6% from downtown, with 2.5 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 21.1 points, 9.3 rebounds and 2.9 assists. At the other end, he averages 0.8 steals and 0.6 blocked shots.
• Rudy Gobert averages 12.9 points, 12.0 boards and 1.2 assists, shooting 62.7% from the field (fifth in league).
• Mike Conley is averaging 11.7 points, 6.2 assists and 2.9 rebounds.
• Naz Reid is averaging 12.9 points, 1.0 assists and 4.5 rebounds.

Knicks Leaders

• Julius Randle is averaging 23.6 points, 9.6 rebounds and 4.8 assists for the Knicks.
• The Knicks receive 25.9 points per game from Jalen Brunson, plus 4.0 boards and 6.0 assists.
• The Knicks are getting 15.1 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game from OG Anunoby.
• Josh Hart's numbers on the season are 7.5 points, 5.9 boards and 2.8 assists per contest. He is making 45.7% of his shots from the field.
• Isaiah Hartenstein's numbers on the season are 6.1 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists per contest. He is sinking 58.3% of his shots from the field.

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