Minnesota Timberwolves at New York Knicks 12/31/23 - NBA Betting Picks and Odds
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. New York Knicks
NBA: 3:00 PM EST
Jan. 01, 2024
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : MINN -1.5 ; O/U 222.5
The Minnesota Timberwolves will start the new calendar year Monday on the road in New York against the New York Knicks. Minnesota is one of the best teams in the entire NBA with 24 wins through 31 games played having won four of the last five including two in a row following a narrow 2 point victory against the Los Angeles Lakers. Offensively Minnesota did just enough scoring 108 points on 50% shooting and knocked down 12 triples in the game.
Anthony Edwards led the way for Minnesota with 31 points on 23 shots at 38 minutes. Rudy Gobert chipped in 13 points and 13 rebounds, while Mike Conley added 15 points in 33 minutes. Naz Reid led the way off the Minnesota bench with 21 points on eleven shots.
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The New York Knicks return home Monday two games above .500 riding a three-game skid following a 14 point loss to the Indiana Pacers in their last game. Offensively New York did shoot the ball well making 47.4% of their shots and knocked down 17 triples but turned the ball over 14 times leading to the loss. Defensively New York was obliterated giving up 140 points on 58.8% shooting and 53.5% from downtown.
Jalen Brunson leads the New York offense this season averaging 25.9 points and six assists per game. Julius Randle is averaging 23.6 points and Dante DiVincenzo chips in 10.5 points per game. Mitchell Robinson scores just 6.2 points but leads New York pulling in 10.3 rebounds per outing.
Recent Betting Trends:
* Minnesota are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games.
* Minnesota are 13-3 SU in their last 16 games.
* Minnesota are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games against New York.
* New York are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
* The total has gone OVER in 11 of New York's last 15 games.
Free Betting Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves -1.5
The Minnesota Timberwolves are one of the best teams in the entire league and will continue that trend Monday. The Knicks will be without several key pieces in this game as they adjust to the recent trade. Take the Timberwolves to do the work Monday night leading to the road win and cover. Final Score Prediction, Minnesota Timberwolves win and cover 117-110.