New York vs Minnesota Prediction: the Timberwolves Won't Win in Every Aspect

New York and Minnesota are meeting for the second time in the current championship. The first game, which was played in Minneapolis in December, ended in a massive win for the Knicks - 133:107. But will the Timberwolves be able to get their own back in the second game at Madison Square Garden? Check out our prediction for the answer. We'll be looking at the teams' current form, statistical trends, and picking a few bets.

NY Knicks

The Knicks played their last away game against Philadelphia, when Joel Embiid wasn't fielded again. Tom Thibodeau's team was on fire in the first half, ending +13, but they couldn't keep up that high energy in the second 24 minutes. In the end, the opponent won the right to overtime, where the Knicks were still stronger - 125:119 (109:109).

As you can see from the course of this game, New York still hasn't found stability this season and occasionally fails. The Knicks are also struggling with their lineup. So, the game against Philly missed out on Karl-Anthony Towns. But on the whole, New Yorkers in the tournament is doing pretty well and is now in third place in the Eastern Conference with 27 wins and 15 losses.

Minnesota

The Timberwolves had Steph Curry and Golden State at home in their last game, but they've been struggling to win recently. Still, Chris Finch's team lost a 22-point lead in the first quarter and were chasing the whole game. Minnesota almost made a comeback, but lost by just one point – 115:116.

The Wolves have won four out of their last six matches, and their overall record is 21-19. Minnesota is ninth in the Western Conference and top-6, but only just, with a difference of just 1.0 wins.

H2H Meetings

When the two teams met for the first time this season on 20 December in Minneapolis, New York beat the Timberwolves 133:107. In the regular season, the two teams exchanged home victories. Minnesota won 117:100, and New York was stronger 112:106.

Stats Betting

• Minnesota won the last three away matches. We bet on W2 for odds of 2.503 at 1xbet.
• In four previous matches with New York, there were more than 219 points scored. We bet on TO (219.5) at odds of 1.94.
• New York has scored more than 111 points in 6 of their last 8 home games. We bet on IT1O (111.5) at odds of 1.83 at 1xbet.
• Minnesota has scored more than 107 points in only 12 of the previous 14 away games. We bet on IT2O (107.5) at odds of 1.91.

Expert Betting Tips

Minnesota will be extra motivated, after losing to the Knicks at home in December. The Timberwolves have been playing well recently, with solid defense and Anthony Edwards killing it on offense. We think the Wolves are being underestimated in the upcoming game, so we're betting on them. We're also going for TU, because of how well Chris Finch's team is doing at the top of the defense rankings. On the flip side, we'll choose the Knicks when it comes to rebounding. 

Prediction:

TU (219.5) for 1.83

H2 (+4.5) for 1.91

Rebounds 1X for 1.70