Minnesota Timberwolves vs New York Knicks Point Spread Picks

Both teams come into this game with a 4-3 record in the early going. Minnesota has shown a better offense so far, as the Timberwolves are hitting 50% of their shots and making 40% of their 3-pointers. The Knicks have shot poorly, making just 43% of their shots and 36% from beyond the arc. New York's defense has been worse as well, and the key edge tonight might be the Timberwolves' 40% 3-point shooting vs. the Knicks 40% allowed 3-point shooting. Minnesota has won the first two games of this three-game road trip and would love to go home off a 3-0 road trip. The Knicks are on a seven-game homestand, and sometimes these long stretches can lead to complacency. Make the play on Minnesota.

Minnesota remembers the shellacking it took from the Knicks on Dec. 19 when New York won 133-107 on the Timberwolves' home court. They will be out to avenge that defeat and the Knicks have lost five of eight as they have been lacking defensively. New York did get a 125-119 overtime victory over Philadelphia on Wednesday when Jalen Brunson scored 38 points. It was two nights after they lost at home to Detroit 124-119 for the Knicks' third loss in four home games. Minnesota has won five of seven road games and four of six overall. The Timberwolves come off a tough 116-115 loss to Golden State after falling behind 34-12 at the end of the first quarter. New York has shown a lack of depth and it used only eight players against the 76ers. Also, the Knicks aren't likely to shoot 53 percent overall and 43 percent on 3-pointers in consecutive games. Take the Timberwolves.

Minnesota has won six of seven and two in a row after defeating San Antonio 106-92 on Sunday and easily covering as a 4.5-point favorite. Anthony Edwards scored 26 points and the Timberwolves won despite shooting only 40 percent from the field. They have covered five in a row as favorites and the Timberwolves are on a 5-1 ATS run overall. Minnesota has won 10 of 15 straight up against Eastern Conference teams and New York is 1-3 ATS its past four games although the Knicks did get a 100-91 victory at Orlando on Sunday. New York is 6-8 ATS on the road this season and it hasn't scored more than 100 points its past two games. Take the Timberwolves.