Timberwolves vs. Knicks NBA Betting Preview January 1

Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks play the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday, January 1, 2024 at Madison Square Garden.

On Monday, January 1, 2024, the New York Knicks (17-15) will face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves (24-7) at Madison Square Garden. The game is scheduled to start at 3:00 PM ET and will be broadcasted on NBA TV, MSG, and BSN.

The Timberwolves are currently favored by 1.5 points against the Knicks, with the game's point total set at 222.5.

In their last game, the Timberwolves defeated the Lakers 108-106, with Anthony Edwards scoring 31 points. On the other hand, the Knicks suffered a 140-126 loss to the Pacers, with Donte DiVincenzo leading the team with 38 points.

Looking at the betting trends, the Timberwolves have a 15-11 record against the spread this season and have gone over the total in 16 out of 32 opportunities. They are averaging 113.3 points per game, which is only 0.6 fewer points than the Knicks give up. On the other hand, the Knicks have a 16-15-1 record against the spread this season and have hit the over on 18 of 32 set point totals. They are scoring 7.9 more points per game than the Timberwolves.

In their last 10 games, the Timberwolves have gone 7-3 overall and 4-6 against the spread, while the Knicks have gone 4-6 overall and against the spread. The Knicks have gone over the total six times in their last 10 games, scoring five more points per game than their season-long scoring average.

This season, 16 of the Timberwolves' 31 games have gone over the over/under of 222.5 points, while 21 of the Knicks' 32 games have finished with more combined points than Monday's point total of 222.5.

Key players for the Timberwolves include Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert, and Mike Conley, while the Knicks are led by Julius Randle, Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, and Josh Hart.

With these statistics in mind, betting on the Timberwolves vs. Knicks game could prove to be an interesting opportunity for sports fans and bettors alike.