New York Knicks vs Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Predictions Picks and Odds 01/17/25

On Friday(01/17), the New York Knicks(27-15) will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves(21-19) in an NBA Regular-Season match. The Knicks are 3rd in the Eastern Conference whereas the Timberwolves are #8 in the West. Know the analysis and the predictions related to this inter-Conference affair here.

Where to watch New York Knicks vs Minnesota Timberwolves

When and where can you catch this exciting NBA game? Here is information about the list of broadcasters.

Date: 01/17
Time: 7:30 PM (ET)
Location: Madison Square Garden (New York City, New York)
Where to watch: The match is available via the NBA League Pass.

New York Knicks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Preview

The Knicks are craving a winning streak

The Knicks enter this game after a 6-point overtime win against the Philadelphia 76ers as Jalen Brunson erupted for 38 points. They haven’t been razor-sharp since January and have lost five of their last eight games. Thus, they have squandered their nine-game winning streak from late December. While Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns have done their job on the scoring end, the rest of the squad has let them down a bit. At any rate, they will play their seven out of the next eight games at home, paving the way for a lengthier winning spell.

The Timberwolves are neither here nor there

The Timberwolves come into this game after a one-point loss against the Golden State Warriors despite a 28-point performance by Anthony Edwards. They have lost two out of their last three games, wasting their three-game winning streak. The Julius Randle experiment hasn’t bore fruits and Edwards is their only reliable scoring option at this point. Their defense continues to be impressive(#5 in points allowed with 107.9 PPG) but it hasn’t been as intense as last season.

New York Knicks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction

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New York Knicks vs Minnesota Timberwolves: Stats

New York Knicks Recent Games:

Won 125-119(OT) against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Lost 119-124 against the Detroit Pistons.
Won 140-106 against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Key stats:

The Knicks have lost three out of their last five home games.
Jalen Brunson has scored 31 points in three straight games.
Josh Hart has clasped 11 rebounds or more in seven straight games.

Minnesota Timberwolves’s latest games:

Lost 115-116 against the Golden State Warriors.
Won 120-106 against the Washington Wizards.
Lost 125-127 against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Key stats:

The margin of the Timberwolves’ win/loss has been within seven points in five of the last seven games.
Donte DiVincenzo has scored 12 points or more in four straight games.
Anthony Edwards has scored 28 or more points in five of the last seven games.

New York Knicks vs Minnesota Timberwolves– Final Prediction and Additional Information

Both teams have been a mess recently. The Wolves have lost way too many close games this season and while the Knicks have been much better at clutch, they haven’t locked on defense since January. However, the Knicks are likely to use their home-court advantage and eke out a win by more than 4 points. Expect the total to go over 231 points.

Karl-Anthony Towns can be expected to score 26+ points while Anthony Edwards can explode for a 30+ points night.

Photo Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Shubham Singh

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Hi, I am Shubham. I am currently an NBA Predictions Writer on The Playoffs. I enjoy this job because it helps keep me in the loop about the game I love while fulfilling the pleasure I derive from stats. I got into NBA writing through social media interactions in the mid-2010s as I shared my takes on young talents such as D’Angelo Russell. I hope you enjoy reading my pieces as much as Dennis Rodman loved rebounding the basketball!