Knicks vs. Timberwolves Picks & Best Bets 19th Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Minnesota Timberwolves will take on the New York Knicks in NBA action on Thursday at Target Center, beginning at 9:30 p.m. ET.
Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle and Naz Reid are expected to lead the way for the Timberwolves, while the Knicks have Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges.
We conducted 10,000 simulations of Thursday's NBA matchup using state-of-the-art AI technology to determine the best Knicks vs. Timberwolves bets, player props and predictions.
According to our predictions, the Timberwolves will likely defeat the Knicks with a projected final score of 108-105.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we continuously source the most favorable odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the specified plays.
Our Knicks vs. Timberwolves Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Knicks vs. Timberwolves picks fuse the power of AI, data and analytics to produce NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Knicks vs. Timberwolves Game Information
- Game Date: Thursday, December 19th, 2024
- Game Time: 9:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Target Center
- Spread: Knicks +3.5 / Timberwolves -3.5
- Moneyline: Knicks +136 / Timberwolves -154
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 213.5 Points (-110/-110)
Timberwolves -3.5 @ -105 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, both the Knicks and Timberwolves have a 50% chance of covering the spread in this matchup.
- We prefer the Timberwolves -3.5 due to DraftKings Sportsbook's more favorable odds of -105.
Total Points Over 213.5 @ -110 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 213.5, with BetMGM offering the best odds for the over at -110.
- Our analysis suggests a 51% chance that the total will go over 213.5 points.
Knicks vs. Timberwolves Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the New York Knicks at +136 via DraftKings Sportsbook, whilst the Minnesota Timberwolves are available at -154 with FanDuel Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Timberwolves are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 61% chance of coming out on top.
Not only are they favored to win, but the Timberwolves also present the best betting value, with the odds of -154 available at FanDuel Sportsbook for an edge of 0.2%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Knicks vs. Timberwolves
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We use these projections alongside odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Thursday's Knicks vs. Timberwolves game.
New York Knicks Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | 31 | 3 | 8 | 3 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 27 | 12 | 5 | 2 |
| Mikal Bridges | 16 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| OG Anunoby | 15 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Miles McBride | 12 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Karl-Anthony Towns Over 3.5 Assists (+125)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns Over 3.5 Assists | BetMGM | Get Offer | +125 |
- Our top prop bet for the Knicks is on Karl-Anthony Towns to record over 3.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 5 assists, giving us an edge of 15.1% on the +125 odds offered by BetMGM.
Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 22 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Julius Randle | 21 | 7 | 5 | 1 |
| Naz Reid | 14 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Rudy Gobert | 14 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Mike Conley | 12 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
Naz Reid Over 1.5 3-Pointers (+105)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naz Reid Over 1.5 3-Pointers | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | +105 |
- Our best prop bet for the Timberwolves is on Naz Reid to record over 1.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 4 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 21.3% on the +105 odds offered by DraftKings.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Knicks vs. Timberwolves Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have sourced the best Knicks vs. Timberwolves trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Karl-Anthony Towns Over 0.5 Total Blocks
Karl-Anthony Towns has recorded at least one block in 9 of his last 10 appearances (90% of the time). You can put money on him to do it again at odds of -225 (69% implied probability), available at Bet365.
Karl-Anthony Towns Over 3.5 Total Assists
Karl-Anthony Towns has had more than 3.5 assists in 7 of his last 10 games (70%). You can place a wager on him to record over 3.5 assists again at odds of +130 (43%), also available at Bet365.
Miles McBride Over 2.5 Total Assists
Miles McBride has had more than 2.5 assists in 6 of his last 10 appearances (60%). You can wager on him to record over 2.5 assists again at odds of +125 (44%), again available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Naz Reid of the Timberwolves to knock down over 1.5 three-pointers, with a projection of 4 made threes marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are placing a bet on the Timberwolves -3.5 to cover.
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