Minnesota Timberwolves at New York Knicks: Odds, Picks, and Predictions
The Minnesota Timberwolves and New York Knicks will face off Wednesday at Madison Square Garden in New York. Both teams hold a 4–3 record early in the season. Let’s review BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds and make predictions for the best bets in this matchup.
Season Overview
The 2024–25 season series is currently tied 1–1.
Recent Performance
Minnesota comes into this game on a two-game winning streak after defeating the Brooklyn Nets 125–109 on Monday. They covered the 9.5-point spread, with the total going Over 226. Guard Donte DiVincenzo led the team with 25 points, while star guard Anthony Edwards sat out. After starting 0–5 against the spread (ATS), the Timberwolves have now covered in two straight wins.
The Knicks are also riding back-to-back wins, beating the Washington Wizards 119–102 on Monday. They covered as 13-point favorites, with seven players scoring in double figures. Center Karl-Anthony Towns led the team with 33 points on 12-for-24 from the field but has been listed as questionable for Wednesday due to illness.
Trends and Matchup Notes
- New York began the season 2–0 before dropping three straight, but has since recovered with two consecutive victories.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in every win and missed the cover in every loss, holding a 4–3 ATS record through seven games.
- This matchup could mark another face-off between Karl-Anthony Towns and Julius Randle, both traded to their current teams in October 2024.
"This will be another chapter of Towns — if he plays — and forward Julius Randle facing the teams that traded them in October 2024."
Author’s Summary
The Timberwolves and Knicks, both seeking early-season momentum, clash at Madison Square Garden in what could be a pivotal test for Karl-Anthony Towns and Julius Randle against their former teams.