Knicks vs Timberwolves NBA Predictions, Odds, Props & Picks (12/19)

Karl-Anthony Towns and Julius Randle will finally collide with their former teams when the New York Knicks (16-10) and Minnesota Timberwolves (14-11) clash on Thursday night. With many NBA betting opportunities on the board, this Knicks vs. Timberwolves preview has what you need to get in on the action.

Can New York find more road success? Or will Minnesota add to its home win total?

Today’s Knicks vs. Timberwolves NBA predictions, odds, and best bets await you below!

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NBA Betting: Knicks vs Timberwolves Tonight (12/19)

Knicks vs Timberwolves Betting Information

• Matchup: New York Knicks (16-10, 8-6 Away) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (14-11, 8-4 Home)
• Venue & Location: Target Center (Minneapolis, MN)
• Date: Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024
• Game Time: 9:30 p.m. ET
• How to Watch Knicks vs. Timberwolves: NBA TV

Knicks vs Timberwolves NBA Betting Odds

All NBA odds are courtesy of BetOnline as of Thursday, Dec. 19 at 12:24 a.m. ET. Odds from other sportsbooks may also be mentioned in this article.

Knicks vs Timberwolves Spread

• New York Knicks +2.5 (-110)
• Minnesota Timberwolves -2.5 (-110)

Timberwolves vs Knicks Over/Under

• Over 215.5 Points (-105)
• Under 215.5 Points (-115)

Knicks vs Timberwolves Moneyline

• New York Knicks +120
• Minnesota Timberwolves -140

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Knicks vs Timberwolves NBA Betting Trends

• New York is 4-8 straight up in its last 12 games vs. Minnesota.
• Minnesota is 10-5 straight up in its last 15 games vs. the Eastern Conference.
• New York is 4-2 ATS in its last six games vs. Minnesota.
• Minnesota is 6-1 straight up in its last seven games.
• The total hit the Over in eight of New York’s last 11 games vs. the Western Conference.
• The total hit the Under in eight of Minnesota’s last 11 games vs. New York.

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Knicks vs Timberwolves NBA Predictions & Picks (12/19)

Tonight’s Knicks vs. Timberwolves showdown is a big one because it’s the first meeting between these teams since the offseason blockbuster trade that sent Towns and Randle in opposite directions. Since then, both All-Star big men have been playing well with their new teams.

Towns is thriving with the Knicks, averaging 24.8 points on .526/439/.845 splits and an NBA-leading 13.9 rebounds per game. He’s hit a bit of a rut of late, putting up an average of 21.1 PPG with a 48.1 FG% and 35.3 3P% in his last seven outings, though, leaving time to tell if he can break out of his funk tonight.

Meanwhile, Randle is tallying 20.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game through 25 games with the Timberwolves. Like Towns, though, the three-time All-Star’s play has left much to be desired recently. In his last seven games, Randle is only putting up 15.9 PPG on .422/.355/.923 splits and only scored 11 points on 36.4% shooting in Sunday’s 106-92 win vs. the San Antonio Spurs.

Timberwolves PF/C Julius Randle’s play has declined in recent weeks. 

In terms of team performance, momentum is clearly on the Timberwolves’ side with a 5-2 SU record in their last seven games. Impressive defensive performances played a big role in that success as Minnesota held those opponents to 90.7 points with a 40.5 oFG% and 28.6 o3P%.

The Timberwolves will look to keep that moment going against the Knicks, who have been inconsistent on offense lately. Even though it’s a small sample size, New York is only averaging 104.3 PPG with a 46.7 FG% and 35.8 3p%. That type of play just won’t cut it against Minnesota.

On top of that, the T-Wolves are a whopping 8-4 SU across their last 12 encounters with the Knicks. That includes a 117-100 victory in the last meeting at Target Center on Nov. 20, 2023.

The Timberwolves have dominated the Knicks in recent years. 

In what’s a highly anticipated matchup, I’m picking the Timberwolves to successfully defend their home court. They’ve been playing well defensively lately and I expect that to continue against the Knicks, whose offensive struggles are concerning.

With that being said, you’ll want to stick with the Timberwolves on the moneyline given that they’re 2-4 ATS in their last six games vs. the Knicks.

Knicks vs. Timberwolves NBA Prediction: MIN wins

Best Knicks vs. Timberwolves NBA Bet: MIN ML (-140)

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Best Knicks vs Timberwolves NBA Player Prop (12/19)

For tonight’s best Knicks vs. Timberwolves player prop bet, I suggest taking Naz Reid u10.5 total points (-117 on SportsBetting) for your slip.

Even though Reid has been solid for the most part this season, he’s hit a bit of a slump lately. In his last 11 outings, the reigning NBA Sixth Man of the Year is averaging 8.4 PPG on .340/.224/.813 splits while the Under went 9-2 in those games — including a 5-0 run in the most recent five.

Unfortunately, for Reid, his outlook isn’t that promising tonight. The Knicks are a top-10 team in terms of allowing the fewest points to centers and power forwards this season. Additionally, the Under is 5-2 in his last seven encounters with New York (8.0 PPG/45.5 FG%/15.8 3P%).

Keep your expectations tempered tonight.

Best Knicks vs. Timberwolves Player Prop: Naz Reid u10.5 Total Points (-117)

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