Knicks vs. Timberwolves Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets

New York is an 8-point favorite against Minnesota when the Julius Randle-led Knicks (42-30) and Anthony Edwards’ Timberwolves (35-37) square off on March 20, 2023.

Knicks vs. Timberwolves Odds

• Knicks odds to win: -340
• Timberwolves odds to win: +268
• Spread: Knicks (-8)

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Game Time and Information

• When: Monday, March 20, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET
• Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York
• TV: MSG and BSN

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Knicks and Timberwolves Betting Trends, Records Against the Spread

The Knicks are 2-3 against the spread when favored by 8 points or more this season.

The Timberwolves are 1-3 against the spread when an underdog by 8 points or more this year.

New York has a 41-30-1 record against the spread this season.

The Timberwolves have a 33-37-2 record against the spread this year.

Knicks Stats & Insights

The Knicks average 115.1 points per game (14th in the league) while giving up 112.2 per contest (sixth in the NBA). They have a +208 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 2.9 points per game.

The Knicks grab 47.0 rebounds per game (second in the league) while conceding 42.6 per outing to their opponents. They outrebound opponents by 4.4 boards per game.

New York knocks down 12.3 three-pointers per game (12th in the league), while its opponents have made 12.9 on average.

The Knicks rank seventh in the league by averaging 114.2 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 10th in the NBA, allowing 110.9 points per 100 possessions.

During the 2022-23 season, the Knicks score 2.1 more points per home game on average than on the road (116.2 at home, 114.1 on the road), but are allowing 0.3 fewer points per home game compared to road games (112.1 at home, 112.4 on the road).

Timberwolves Stats & Insights

The Timberwolves score 115.6 points per game (12th in NBA) and give up 116.0 (18th in league) for a -26 scoring differential overall.

Minnesota averages 41.7 rebounds per game (23rd in league) while allowing 44.9 per outing to opponents. It is outrebounded by 3.2 boards per game.

The Timberwolves make 12.0 three-pointers per game (16th in the league), while their opponents have made 12.6 on average.

The Timberwolves record 110.9 points per 100 possessions (22nd in league), while allowing 111.1 points per 100 possessions (12th in NBA).

At home Minnesota is putting up 116.2 points per game, 1.2 more than it is averaging away (115.0).

Knicks Key Players to Watch

Randle averages 25.2 points, 10.3 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game.

Jalen Brunson contributes 23.8 points per game while adding 3.6 rebounds and 6.1 assists for the Knicks.

The Knicks get 2.8 three-pointers per game out of Randle.

Josh Hart averages 1.1 takeaways per game, and Mitchell Robinson compiles 1.6 rejections per contest.

Timberwolves Key Players to Watch

Edwards racks up 24.7 points per game. He also contributes 5.9 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game this season.

This season, Rudy Gobert is averaging 13.8 points, 1.1 assists and 11.5 rebounds per game.

Edwards knocks down 2.7 threes per game.

The Timberwolves’ defensive effort gets a lift from Edwards (1.6 steals per game) and Gobert (1.4 blocks per game).

• Pick ATS: Knicks (- 8)
• Prediction:
  Knicks 119 – Timberwolves 111