Knicks vs Timberwolves Prediction and NBA Tips - 18 January 2025
Last updated: Jan 18, 2025, 12:34AM | Published: Jan 17, 2025, 2:09AM
The New York Knicks will sqaure off with the Minnesota Timberwolves in NBA action at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, starting at 11:30am AEDT.
Led by the likes of Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby, the Knicks are looking to overcome a Timberwolves line-up that includes Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle and Naz Reid.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Knicks vs Timberwolves game, along with the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's New York vs Minnesota NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Knicks a 62% chance of winning against the Timberwolves at Madison Square Garden.
Knicks vs Timberwolves: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Madison Square Garden are listed below:
- Head to Head: Knicks $1.67, Timberwolves $2.25
- Line: Knicks -3 ($1.91), Timberwolves +3 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 216 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Knicks at $1.67 and the Timberwolves at $2.25.
The Knicks are 3-point favourites against the Timberwolves, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Timberwolves (+3) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 216 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Knicks (-3) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 216-point over/under is expected to go over 52% of the time.
Knicks vs Timberwolves: Best Bets
- Head to Head: New York at $1.67 with Bet365
- Line: Knicks -3 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 216 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Knicks vs Timberwolves betting tips are based on complex simulations and wagering expertise to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Knicks vs Timberwolves: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Knicks vs Timberwolves at Madison Square Garden this Saturday is the Knicks prevailing 110-107.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the New York vs Minnesota game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
Knicks vs Timberwolves: Player Props
Player props are an enjoyable way to bet on Knicks vs Timberwolves without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to predict how each team's leading players will perform at Madison Square Garden.
Jalen Brunson is expected to lead the Knicks with 30 points, 3 rebounds and 8 assists, while Anthony Edwards is projected to have 27 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the Timberwolves.
Knicks Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | 30 | 3 | 8 |
| Mikal Bridges | 16 | 3 | 3 |
| OG Anunoby | 16 | 5 | 2 |
| Josh Hart | 14 | 11 | 5 |
| Miles McBride | 9 | 2 | 3 |
Timberwolves Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 27 | 6 | 5 |
| Julius Randle | 19 | 7 | 5 |
| Naz Reid | 12 | 4 | 2 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 11 | 4 | 2 |
| Rudy Gobert | 10 | 8 | 2 |
Our model updates frequently, so bookmark this page for the latest betting analysis before the New York vs Minnesota match-up.
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Knicks vs Timberwolves: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Knicks and Timberwolves at Madison Square Garden is scheduled to start at 11:30am AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: New York Knicks vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- Date: Saturday 18 January 2025
- Time: 11:30am AEDT
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our New York vs Minnesota predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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