Timberwolves vs. Knicks Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for December 19

Timberwolves vs. Knicks Game Info

• Date: Thursday, December 19, 2024
• Time: 9:30 PM ET
• Venue: Target Center -- Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Coverage: TNT and MSG

The Minnesota Timberwolves (14-11) are only 2-point favorites as they look to build on a three-game home winning streak when they host the New York Knicks (16-10) on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Target Center. The matchup airs at 9:30 PM ET on TNT and MSG. The point total in the matchup is set at 214.5.

Timberwolves vs. Knicks Odds & Spread

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Timberwolves vs. Knicks Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Timberwolves win (59.5%)

Timberwolves vs. Knicks Betting Trends

• The Timberwolves are 11-14-0 against the spread this season.
• The Knicks have 12 wins against the spread in 26 games this year.
• Games involving the Timberwolves have hit the over 12 times out of 26 chances this season.
• Knicks games this year have hit the over 15 times in 26 opportunities (57.7%).
• Against the spread, Minnesota has played worse when playing at home, covering four times in 12 home games, and seven times in 13 road games.
• The Timberwolves have gone over the over/under more consistently at home, hitting the over in six of 12 home matchups (50%). In road games, they have hit the over in six of 13 games (46.2%).
• New York's winning percentage against the spread at home is .500 (6-5-1). On the road, it is .429 (6-8-0).
• Knicks games have finished above the over/under more frequently at home (seven times out of 12) than on the road (eight of 14) this year.

Timberwolves Leaders

• Anthony Edwards is averaging 26.2 points, 3.8 assists and 5.4 boards.
• Julius Randle averages 20.1 points, 6.8 rebounds and 4 assists, shooting 48.3% from the floor and 34.8% from downtown, with 1.6 made treys per contest.
• Rudy Gobert's numbers on the season are 10.6 points, 11 rebounds and 2 assists per game, shooting 63.3% from the field (third in league).
• Naz Reid averages 12.2 points, 5.3 boards and 1.6 assists, shooting 45.1% from the floor and 35% from downtown, with 1.7 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Jaden McDaniels is averaging 10.3 points, 1.7 assists and 4.2 rebounds.

Knicks Leaders

• Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 24.8 points, 13.9 boards and 3.3 assists for the Knicks.
• Jalen Brunson's numbers on the season are 25 points, 3 rebounds and 7.7 assists per game. He is sinking 48.9% of his shots from the floor and 43.2% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.7 treys.
• Per game, Josh Hart gives the Knicks 14.1 points, 8.2 boards and 5.5 assists, plus 1.5 steals and 0.3 blocks.
• The Knicks receive 17 points per game from OG Anunoby, plus 5 boards and 2 assists.
• Mikal Bridges averages 17 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.2 assists. He is draining 48.5% of his shots from the field and 33.9% from 3-point range, with 2.3 treys per game.

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