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The Minnesota Timberwolves (5-5) play the New York Knicks (4-5) as slight, 2.5-point favorites on Monday, November 7, 2022 at 9:15 PM ET on MSG. The over/under for the matchup is set at 235.5 points.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. New York Knicks Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 2.5 points, with sportsbooks listing the Timberwolves as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Timberwolves have -142 odds to pick up the win, while the Knicks are listed at +120 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 235.5 points.
Timberwolves vs. Knicks Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Monday, November 7, 2022
- Game Time: 9:15 PM ET
- TV Channel: MSG
- Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Arena: Target Center
Timberwolves vs. Knicks Betting Trends
In the Timberwolves’ 10 games this season, they have four wins against the spread. Minnesota has been victorious in five of the eight contests it has been chosen as favorites in this season. Timberwolves games this year have gone over the total in three out of nine opportunities (33.3%).
The Knicks have four wins against the spread in nine games this season. New York has been the underdog on the moneyline five total times this season. NY has gone 1-4 in those games. Knicks games this season have gone over the total in six of nine opportunities (66.7%).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Timberwolves
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 10 | 22.8 | 5.4 | 3.8 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 2.9 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 10 | 22.0 | 8.6 | 5.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 2.3 |
| D’Angelo Russell | 10 | 13.4 | 4.2 | 5.4 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 1.5 |
| Rudy Gobert | 9 | 12.6 | 13.9 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 0.0 |
| Jaylen Nowell | 10 | 11.9 | 3.4 | 2.5 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 1.2 |
Knicks
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Barrett | 9 | 19.3 | 5.9 | 2.7 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 1.6 |
| Jalen Brunson | 9 | 19.3 | 3.9 | 7.2 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 1.1 |
| Julius Randle | 9 | 18.9 | 9.0 | 3.3 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 1.1 |
| Obi Toppin | 9 | 10.3 | 3.7 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 1.7 |
| Evan Fournier | 9 | 8.8 | 2.4 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 1.9 |
Timberwolves vs. Knicks Injury Report
Timberwolves: Rudy Gobert: Out (Illness), Eric Paschall: Out (Ankle)
Knicks: Quentin Grimes: Questionable (Foot), Mitchell Robinson: Out (Knee)
What you need to know about the Minnesota Timberwolves
With 114.4 points per game on offense, Minnesota is 13th in the NBA. At the other end of the court, it gives up 114.0 points per contest, which ranks 17th in the league.
With 11.5 treys per game, Minnesota ranks 18th in the NBA. It has a 33.1% shooting percentage from downtown, which ranks 24th in the league. The Timberwolves have taken 62.0% two-pointers and 38.0% three-pointers this year. Of the team’s buckets, 73.3% are two-pointers and 26.7% are three-pointers.
What you need to know about the New York Knicks
At 114.4 points scored per game and 115.9 points conceded, New York is 13th in the league on offense and 24th defensively. In 2022-23 the Knicks are averaging 10.7 more points per game at home (119.2) than on the road (108.5).
New York makes 11.0 3-pointers per game and shoots 33.0% from beyond the arc, ranking 23rd and 25th, respectively, in the NBA. The Knicks take 35.8% percent of their shots from behind the 3-point line, and 64.2% percent from inside it. In terms of makes, 25.3% of the Knicks’ baskets are 3-pointers, and 74.7% are 2-pointers.
Timberwolves vs. Knicks Predictions and Pick
Our prediction to win this matchup is the Timberwolves, and we predict that Timberwolves will cover the spread (Timberwolves -2.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 235.5 points.
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