The Minnesota Timberwolves (14-11) are only 2.5-point favorites as they try to continue a three-game home win streak when they host the New York Knicks (16-10) on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Target Center. The contest airs at 9:30 PM ET on TNT and MSG. Place your bets on any NBA matchup at BetMGM. Sign up today using our link. Timberwolves vs. Knicks Game Info & Odds Date: Thursday, December 19, 2024 Time: 9:30 PM ET How to watch on TV: TNT and MSG Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply) Live Stream: Watch this game on Max (Regional restrictions may apply) Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Venue: Target Center Catch NBA action all season long on Fubo. Timberwolves vs. Knicks Score Prediction Prediction: Timberwolves 112 – Knicks 109 Sign up for NBA League Pass to get access to games, live and on-demand, and more for the entire season and offseason. Spread & Total Prediction for Timberwolves vs. Knicks Pick ATS: Timberwolves (- 2.5) Computer Predicted Spread: Timberwolves (-2.7) Pick OU: Over (214.5) Computer Predicted Total: 220.9 The Timberwolves have covered less often than the Knicks this season, sporting an ATS record of 11-14-0, compared to the 13-13-0 record of the Knicks. Minnesota covers the spread when it is a 2.5-point favorite or more 36.8% of the time. That’s less often than New York covers as an underdog of 2.5 or more (50%). Minnesota’s games have gone over the total 44% of the time this season (11 out of 25), less often than New York’s games have (14 out of 26). The Timberwolves have a .591 winning percentage as a moneyline favorite (13-9) this season while the Knicks have a .500 winning percentage as a moneyline underdog (1-1). Put your picks to the test and bet on the Timberwolves with BetMGM Sportsbook. Timberwolves Performance Insights The Timberwolves are scoring 109.8 points per game this season (22nd-ranked in NBA), but they’ve really shined defensively, surrendering only 105.6 points per contest (third-best). With 42.8 rebounds per game, Minnesota ranks 24th in the NBA. It gives up 43 rebounds per contest, which ranks ninth in the league. The Timberwolves rank 20th in the NBA with 24.8 assists per contest. Minnesota is averaging 15.1 turnovers per game (21st-ranked in NBA) this season, while forcing 15.2 turnovers per contest (sixth-ranked). With 14.8 threes per game, the Timberwolves are eighth in the NBA. They sport a 37.1% shooting percentage from three-point land, which ranks 14th in the league. Looking for officially licensed NBA gear? Fanatics has jerseys, hats, apparel, memorabilia, trading cards, collectibles and more. Knicks Performance Insights In 2024-25, the Knicks are eighth in the NBA on offense (116.4 points scored per game) and ninth defensively (110.1 points conceded). New York is 25th in the NBA in rebounds per game (42.4) and second-best in rebounds allowed (41). This season the Knicks are ranked ninth in the league in assists at 27.7 per game. In terms of turnovers, New York is fourth-best in the league in committing them (12 per game). But it is fifth-worst in forcing them (12.3 per game). Beyond the arc, the Knicks are 11th in the league in 3-pointers made per game (14.2). They are second-best in 3-point percentage at 39.4%. Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER. The post Timberwolves vs. Knicks Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – December 19 appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.