The New York Knicks will look to boost their win total and cover the point spread when the Minnesota Timberwolves tip off at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday in NBA play.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
New York Knicks opened as -2-point favorites at online sportsbook Sportsbook, while the NBA total line was sitting around 200 at Sportsbook for those who prefer OVER/UNDER betting on the total amount of points scored.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 106-101 win for the Knicks. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs New York Knicks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Minnesota Timberwolves will look to vanquish their hosts on Wednesday, as they are 10-13-1 ATS versus the spread this season, while the New York Knicks are 14-11 ATS. Minnesota is 12-11-1 against the points scored total betting line, while New York is 10-14-1 versus the line. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New York vs Minnesota injuries news.
The Odds Shark betting Power Rankings have the New York Knicks at No. 19 and the Minnesota Timberwolves at No. 21 heading into this NBA contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits New York's No. 24-ranked offense averaging 97.32 PPG, against a Minnesota Timberwolves defense that ranks No. 24 at 103.83 PPG. The New York Knicks field goal percentage has averaged 42.51% so far, less than the Minnesota Timberwolves shooters have achieved on the year, 44.74% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Timberwolves endured a 112-100 loss at the hands of the Nuggets on Tuesday, despite a 23-point effort from Andrew Wiggins at Target Center.
Portland was victimized by Carmelo Anthony for 37 points as the Knicks defeated the Trail Blazers 112-110 in NBA action on Saturday.
- Minnesota is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
- Minnesota is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games
- Minnesota is 10-2 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
- New York is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of New York's last 6 games
- New York is 6-15 SU in its last 21 games at home
- New York is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota
Next Betting Matchups
Minnesota home to Sacramento, Friday, December 18th
New York at Philadelphia, Friday, December 18th
