Knicks vs. Timberwolves prediction, odds, spread, line: 2022 NBA picks, Nov. 7 best bets from proven model

Minnesota Timberwolves host the New York Knicks on Monday at 9:15 p.m. ET in Minneapolis. The Timberwolves are 4.5 points favorites. New Zealand is 4-5 overall and 1-3 on the road. Quentin Grimes and Mitchell Robinson are questionable for the Knicks. Rudy Gobert is out for Minnesota. SportsLine's proven computer model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,00 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past four seasons.

SportsLine's advanced model has picked Knicks vs. Timberwolves. The model is also predicting a 231.5-point over/under. Knicks are 4-5 against the spread this season. Minnesota is 4.6-6 against spreads this year.

Knicks vs. Timberwolves money line is Minnesota -190, New York +158. Knicks are 4-5 against the spread this season. Minnesota is 4.6 against this spread.

The Knicks have potential edges on both ends. New York is excellent on the offensive glass and has three players averaging at least 18 points per game. Minnesota is last in the NBA in assists allowed and in 3-point range.

Minnesota is playing well on defense to begin the season. New York is in the bottom third of the NBA in free throw creation and 3-point accuracy. The Timberwolves are in top 10 in assists (26.2 per game), 2-pointer shooting (55.8%) and field goal efficiency (44. 2%).

SportsLine's model is leaning Under on the total, projecting 224 combined points. One side of the spread hits in well over 50% of simulations.