Minnesota Timberwolves vs New York Knicks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/17/25
At 7:30 ET, the Minnesota Timberwolves (+153) travel to take on the New York Knicks (-181) in a non-conference matchup. The Knicks are currently favored by 4.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 218.5.
Minnesota is 21-19 and sits 8th in the Western Conference. The Knicks are 27-15 and 3rd in the East. This game will be played at Madison Square Garden and can be seen on MSG.
MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS NEW YORK KNICKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: New York Knicks -4.5
This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:30 ET on Friday, January 17th.
WHY BET THE NEW YORK KNICKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 128-109 in favor of the Knicks.
- Our projections have Jalen Brunson finishing with 28 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists.
- From the field, we have the Knicks finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.5% and knocking down 15 threes.
Will Minnesota Be The Talk of Madison Square Garden?
The Timberwolves fell to 21-19 on the season after a 116-115 home loss to the Warriors on Wednesday. Minnesota, who were -7 point favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 231 points exceeded the pre-game total of 217.
Golden State took control early with a 13-0 run, and the Timberwolves found themselves down 34-12 after the 1st quarter. Minnesota fought back, winning each of the next three quarters, including a 37-29 edge in the 4th, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.
In their 116-115 loss to the Warriors, the Timberwolves connected on 17 threes, shooting 45.9% from deep. Overall, they shot 44.2% from the field.
Donte DiVincenzo and Anthony Edwards each scored 28 points, with DiVincenzo hitting 6 threes at 50%. Edwards and DiVincenzo both scored 10 points in the 3rd quarter, while Julius Randle and Naz Reid added 7 points each in the 4th.
The Timberwolves struggled defensively in the 1st and 3rd quarters, giving up 34 and 32 points, respectively, in their 116-115 loss to the Warriors. They tightened up in the 2nd quarter, allowing just 21 points, but couldn’t contain Golden State in the 4th, where they gave up 29 points.
Minnesota allowed the Warriors to shoot 48% from the field, including 50% from beyond the arc, with Golden State hitting 18 threes. The Timberwolves also sent the Warriors to the line 21 times, where they made 18 free throws. Defensively, Minnesota recorded 4 steals and 7 blocks.
Is a Home Win Possible for the Knicks?
The Knicks improved to 27-15 on the season with a 125-119 win over the 76ers on Wednesday. New York, favored by 5.5 points, covered the spread in the victory. The game’s total points reached 244, surpassing the over/under line of 218.5 by 25.5 points.
New York jumped out to a 30-21 lead after the 1st quarter and extended their lead by outscoring the 76ers 30-26 in the 2nd. However, Philadelphia stormed back in the 3rd, outscoring the Knicks 38-25 to tie the game at 85 heading into the 4th. Both teams scored 24 points in the final quarter, but the Knicks pulled away for the win.
Jalen Brunson’s 38 points and 5 rebounds on 63.6% shooting led the Knicks to a win over the 76ers, with Brunson hitting 3 threes at 50% efficiency. Mikal Bridges added 23 points, connecting on 5 threes at 50%.
The Knicks made 16 threes as a team, shooting 43.2% from deep and 53.5% overall. Brunson scored 8 points in the 4th and OT, while OG Anunoby added 4 of his 17 points in the extra period.
Despite a rough 3rd quarter where the Knicks gave up 38 points, they held the 76ers to 21 points in the 1st and 24 in the 4th to secure the win. Overall, New York allowed 119 points on 50% shooting from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Knicks allowed 13 threes on 37% shooting. Philadelphia also went 14/14 from the free-throw line. Defensively, New York finished with 10 steals and 3 blocks.