Timberwolves vs. Knicks Picks & Best Bets 17th Jan 2025: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The New York Knicks will go up against the Minnesota Timberwolves in NBA action on Friday at Madison Square Garden, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges are set to lead the way for the Knicks, while the Timberwolves have Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle and Naz Reid.
We have performed 10,000 simulations of Friday's NBA matchup using innovative AI technology to pinpoint the best Timberwolves vs. Knicks bets, player props and predictions.
Our predictions show that the Knicks will likely beat the Timberwolves with a projected final score of 110-107.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we continually 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 Timberwolves vs. Knicks Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Timberwolves vs. Knicks picks combine the power of AI, data and analytics to create NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Timberwolves vs. Knicks Game Information
- Game Date: Friday, January 17th, 2025
- Game Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Madison Square Garden
- Spread: Timberwolves +3 / Knicks -3
- Moneyline: Timberwolves +126 / Knicks -148
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 216.5 Points (-108/-110)
Knicks -3 @ -108 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Knicks have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the Timberwolves have a probability of 49%.
- DraftKings Sportsbook offers the best odds for this bet at -108.
Total Points Over 216.5 @ -108 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 216.5 at DraftKings Sportsbook, which offers the best odds for the over at -108.
- Our analysis indicates a 51% chance that the total will go over 216.5 points.
Timberwolves vs. Knicks Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Minnesota Timberwolves at +126 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the New York Knicks are available at -148 with DraftKings Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Knicks are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 62% chance of victory.
Not only are they favored to win, but the Knicks also present the best betting value, with the odds of -148 available at DraftKings Sportsbook for an edge of 1.9%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Timberwolves vs. Knicks
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We compare these projections with the odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Friday's Timberwolves vs. Knicks game.
Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 27 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Julius Randle | 19 | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Naz Reid | 12 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 11 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Rudy Gobert | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
Anthony Edwards Over 3.5 3-Pointers (-102)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards Over 3.5 3-Pointers | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | -102 |
- Our top prop bet for the Timberwolves is on Anthony Edwards to record over 3.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 5 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 10.2% on the -102 odds offered by FanDuel.
New York Knicks Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | 30 | 3 | 8 | 3 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 25 | 12 | 4 | 2 |
| Mikal Bridges | 16 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| OG Anunoby | 16 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Josh Hart | 14 | 11 | 5 | 1 |
Jalen Brunson Over 2.5 3-Pointers (+140)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson Over 2.5 3-Pointers | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | +140 |
- Our best prop bet for the Knicks is on Jalen Brunson to record over 2.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 3 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 11.6% on the +140 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.
Timberwolves vs. Knicks Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Timberwolves vs. Knicks trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Jalen Brunson Over 0.5 Total Steals
Jalen Brunson has recorded at least one steal in 15 of his last 17 games (88% success rate). You can wager on him to do it again at odds of -245 (71% implied probability), available at DraftKings.
Jaden McDaniels Over 4.5 Total Rebounds
Jaden McDaniels has had more than 4.5 rebounds in 12 of his last 16 games (75%). You can make a bet that he'll record over 4.5 rebounds again at odds of -118 (54%), available at FanDuel.
Jaden McDaniels Over 0.5 Total Blocks
Jaden McDaniels has recorded at least one blocks in 9 of his last 13 appearances (69%). You can bet on him to record at least one more again at odds of +100 (50%), available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Jalen Brunson of the Knicks to put up over 2.5 three-pointers, with a projection of 3 made threes marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are betting on the Knicks -3 to cover.
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