Minnesota Timberwolves vs New York Knicks Predictions, Odds & Picks
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The New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves may not match up in quality, but the player matchups should make for an exciting game. The Minnesota Timberwolves are trying to end their three-game losing streak as they face the Knicks in the last round of their three-game Eastern Conference road trip. The New York Knicks are on an opposite run of form, posting a three-game win streak as they close their two-game home stand on Monday night.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are one of the league’s more efficient shooting teams, averaging 115.6 points per game (12th in the NBA) on 49.0% from the field (5th in the NBA). Minnesota’s defense has allowed 121.7 points per game on 49.6% shooting from the field and 35.2% from three-point range through their three-game losing streak. The New York Knicks’ two-way play will challenge the Timberwolves, as they average 115.1 points per game (14th in the NBA) while allowing just 112.2 points per game (7th in the NBA) on 45.6% from the field (3rd in the NBA) and 34.7% from three (3rd in the NBA). Through their three-game win streak, the Knicks have averaged 117.0 points while limiting their opponents to 108.3 points on 45.6% shooting from the field.
Two of Minnesota’s key players, Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns, are scheduled to miss this match against the New York Knicks. The Timberwolves will surely struggle without their main offensive threats - especially when you consider New York’s excellent defense. Winning by an average of 8.7 points through their three-game win streak, take the Knicks to cover the spread.
Key Players & Stats
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Naz Reid has significantly improved this season, becoming one of the league’s most coveted forwards. On the season, he’s averaging just 10.9 points and 4.9 rebounds per game. But in Reid’s last match, a loss to the Toronto Raptors, he posted 22 points and four rebounds on eight of ten shooting from the field while hitting one of his two three-point attempts.
Julius Randle has been in excellent form this season, averaging 25.2 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 4.1 assists on 45.7% shooting from the field and 34.1% from three. He’ll look to improve his shooting form from his last game, a win over the Nuggets, where he contributed 20 points, seven rebounds, and four assists despite shooting just 40.0% from the field and 16.7% from three on seven attempts.
Where: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
When: 7:30 PM EST, Monday, March 20th, 2023
How to Watch: Bally Sports North, MSG Network
- Streaming: NBA League Pass
