Minnesota Timberwolves at New York Knicks Pick
Our New York Knicks vs Minnesota Timberwolves prediction for Tuesday, January 18, 2022 has the underdog Knicks at +3. (-104). Meanwhile, the favorite Timberwolves, who are on the road, come in at -3.0 (-106). The total for this game is 214.0 with the over at -106 and the under at -104. The two teams will tip off at 7:40 pm ET at Madison Square Garden in NYC.
The Knicks are averaging 104 PPG and allowing 104, while the Timberwolves are scoring 110 PPG and giving up 109. NY is averaging 45.5 RPG, 21.1 APG, 6.8 SPG, and 5.0 BPG. Fouls come to 19.1 PG. Minnesota is grabbing 45.5 RPG and making 24.6 APG. Steals come to 8.7 PG, blocks 5.8 PG, and fouls 22.1 PG. The Nicks are shooting 43.7/36.0/76.0 percent while the Timberwolves are hitting 43.9/34.1/75.5 percent of their shots.
New York Knicks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction – Keys
The Knicks have won six of their last 10. They lost their last game 87-97 to Charlotte. Prior to that loss, they had won three straight. The Timberwolves, who have gone 5-5 over their last 10 games, beat Golden State 119-99 on January 16. Before that win, Minnesota lost two in a row.
The New York Knicks (22-22 Overall, 11-12 Home) are 11th in the NBA Eastern Conference. They are one-half game behind the 10th-place Celtics. In the Atlantic Division, the Knicks are 5.5 games away from first-place Brooklyn.
The Minnesota Timberwolves (21-22 Overall, 9-12 Away) are ninth in the NBA West. The Timberwolves are third in the Northwest Division, 7.5 games out of first.
Knicks
In our New York Knicks vs Minnesota Timberwolves prediction, point guard Kemba Walker, who’s averaging 13.6 PPG and 3.6 APG, is out. In front, power forward Julius Randle (19.1 PPG, 10.1 RPG, 5.0 APG) is versatile, hitting from inside and out. Center Mitchell Robinson is averaging 8.2 PPG and 8.2 APG. Shooting guards RJ Barrett (16.9 PPG), Evan Fournier, (13.5 PPG) and Alec Burks (11.7 PPG) are solid point scorers. Additionally, PG Derrick Rose is averaging 12.0 PPG and 4.0 APG.
Timberwolves
The top players will all be on hand for the Wolves in this game. Center Karl-Anthony Towns and small forward lead Minnesota with 24.6 and 22.2 points per game respectively. Towns is averaging 9.3 RPG. Point guard D'Angelo Russell 18.6 PPG and 7.12 APG while SG Malik Beasley is hitting for 12.3 PPG. Also at the point, Patrick Beverley is dishing off 5.1 APG and 9.1 PPG.
New York Knicks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
Our New York Knicks vs Minnesota Timberwolves prediction finds that this will likely be a close game. However, we expect the Wolves will cover. Take Minnesota at -3.0 (-106). We anticipate a 110-107 score in favor of the visiting Timberwolves. Thus, we like over 214.0 (-106).
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New York Knicks vs Minnesota Timberwolves – Summary
Point Spread - Minnesota -3.0 (-106)
Over/Under - Over 214.0 (-106)
