The New York Knicks went into the All-Star break on horrible losing streak and that did not change as the team’s worst spell of the season continued with a loss at the Brooklyn Nets in their first game back Friday night.
- The Knicks are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games versus the Timberwolves.
- The Knicks are 1-5 ATS in their last six road games.
- UNDER is 4-0 in the Knicks' last four games versus the Western Conference.
The Knicks will try to snap a seven-game SU and ATS losing skid when they visit the Minnesota Timberwolves Saturday night. Online shop Sportsbook currently has the Timberwolves tabbed as 2-point home favorites for the contest.
The Knicks did defeat the Wolves 107-102 at MSG on December 16 but the team will have to overcome a sloppy, 16-turnover performance in Friday's loss to the lowly Nets.
The Timberwolves entered the break on a bit of a hot streak as they won three of their final four games, including a 117-112 victory against the Toronto Raptors. The young Wolves weren’t as lucky in their first game back from the break as they found themselves on the wrong end of a 109-104 scoreline at the Memphis Grizzlies Friday night.
Bettors have enjoyed the Wolves on their home floor recently, however, as the club has gone 6-1 ATS (4-3 SU) in their previous seven home games.
The postseason is basically a pipe dream at this stage for the Knicks, but there is a small chance for playoff basketball in Madison Square Garden if the team turns things around ASAP.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Odds makers at Sportsbook opened the Minnesota Timberwolves as -2.5-point favorites in this betting matchup earlier today, while the OVER/UNDER betting line was sitting around 204.5 earlier at Sportsbook.
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 107-101 result in favor of the Timberwolves. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
New York Knicks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Minnesota battles the New York Knicks, currently with a 23-33 mark (29-26-1 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals betting, are 29-23-3 for the Minnesota Timberwolves and 28-27-1 for the New York Knicks. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Minnesota vs New York injuries news.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams with the Minnesota Timberwolves rated this week at No. 22 and the New York Knicks sitting at No. 19.
Statistical Matchup
In rebounding, the battle of the boards features Minnesota's No. 25-rated NBA squad against New York's No. 14-rated roster. When it comes to long-range shooting, Minnesota rates No. 30 in the league with 4.96 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 25 with 7.23 per outing.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
New York suffered a 109-98 loss against Brooklyn on Friday, getting 22 points from Carmelo Anthony in a losing effort at Barclays Center.
The Timberwolves endured a 109-104 loss at the hands of the Grizzlies on Friday, despite a 22-point effort from Zach LaVine at FedExForum.
- New York is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
- New York is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New York's last 9 games
- New York is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- Minnesota is 5-18 SU in its last 23 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games
- Minnesota is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home
- Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
New York home to Toronto, Monday, February 22nd
Minnesota home to Boston, Monday, February 22nd
