Last Updated on November 4, 2025 10:50 pm by Alex Becker
NEW YORK — The Minnesota Timberwolves and New York Knicks collide at Madison Square Garden with both clubs sitting at 4-3 and hunting momentum—tonight our Timberwolves vs. Knicks prediction hinges on how both teams will protect the rim.
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Timberwolves vs. Knicks Odds: ML, Spread, Total
- Moneyline: Minnesota +177 / New York −233
- Spread: Minnesota +5.5 (−110) / New York −5.5 (−110)
- Total: 229.5 (Over −110 / Under −110)
- Start Time: 6:30 PM CT / 7:30 PM ET
- Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
- TV: ESPN
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. New York Knicks Matchup Breakdown
- Pace & Shot Profile: Minnesota likes to play slow (26th in pace); New York ranks 7th in points allowed per game. The Wolves are 12th in defensive FG% while the Knicks rank 12th in offensive efficiency.
- On-Ball Creation: Minnesota relies on Julius Randle’s wing creation if Anthony Edwards remains out; New York leans on Jalen Brunson and Mikal Bridgers to initiate offense; Minnesota must value possessions because New York generates steady turnover pressure.
- Interior & Glass: Rudy Gobert, Naz Reid, and Jaden McDaniels anchor rim protection and the glass for Minnesota. New York center Karl-Anthony Towns and wings OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridgers need to finish and rebound through contact to counteract the Wolves’ size.
- Injury/Status: Minnesota: Anthony Edwards listed as questionable at last update; his availability materially shifts Minnesota’s ceiling. New York: Mitchell Robinson sat out Monday’s game but is listed as day-to-day. He’ll likely be on a minutes restriction when he does eventually return to action.
Betting Trends and Market Notes
- Minnesota is 16-11-1 ATS as an underdog since the start of last season.
- Minnesota is 27-26 ATS as the road team since the start of last season.
- New York is 2-3 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
- New York is 29-34-1 ATS after a win since the start of last season.
- 55% of the public bets are on New York -5.5 at the time of this writing.
Standings Stakes & Betting Angles
- Both teams enter the contest at 4-3— Wednesday is an early seeding/momentum spot that could have tiebreak ripple effects later.
- Totals note: A high-220s number can swing on pace and whistle. An Edwards return bolsters transition and half-court shot-making; if Edwards sits, the game could become a grinding contest where officials swallow their whistles; this could send the game Under.
Timberwolves vs. Knicks Prediction & Expert Pick
Pick: Minnesota +5.5 (−110). Our Timberwolves vs. Knicks prediction leans on Minnesota’s revenge factor (Donte DiVincenzo and Julius Randle are both former Knicks), the Timberwolves 3-2 ATS record in their last 5 against New York, and Minnesota’s 12-9 straight-up record without Anthony Edwards.
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