Timberwolves vs. Knicks Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec. 23

The New York Knicks (20-8) hope to extend a three-game road winning stretch at the Minnesota Timberwolves (19-10) on December 23, 2025. Tuesday's matchup between the Timberwolves and the Knicks features the Timberwolves as solid 7.5-point favorites. The over/under for the game is 229.5.

Take a look at everything you need to know about the Timberwolves-Knicks game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Timberwolves vs. Knicks Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
• Where: Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota
• TV: FDSN and MSG
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Timberwolves vs. Knicks Prediction

ATS Pick: Knicks (+ 7.5)
O/U Pick: Over (229.5)
Score Prediction: Timberwolves 117 - Knicks 116

Timberwolves vs. Knicks Betting Insights

• The Timberwolves and their opponent have combined to score over 229.5 points, the current matchup's total, in 16 of 29 games this season.
• A total of 15 Knicks games this season (out of 28) have had more than 229.5 total points scored.
• These teams average a combined 239.2 points per game, 9.7 more points than the over/under of 229.5 set for this matchup.
• The Timberwolves and the Knicks have seen their opponents average a combined 2.8 fewer points per game than the point total of 229.5 set in this outing.
• Minnesota has been the favorite in 23 games this season and has come away with the win 17 times (73.9%) in those contests.
• New York has been an underdog in three games this season and has come away with the win one time (33.3%) in those contests.
• New York has a 1-0 record in the last one head-to-head matchups with Minnesota.
• The Knicks also have a 1-0 edge against the spread when playing the Timberwolves.
• In their previous three games the Knicks have not covered the point spread, and they were the favorite in all of them.

Timberwolves Recent Trends

• The Timberwolves are 4-6 against the spread and 8-2 overall over their past 10 contests.
• Minnesota's average total over the last 10 games is 0.5 points more than the 229.5 total listed for this matchup.
• The Timberwolves have played 29 games, with 11 wins against the spread.
• This season, Minnesota has an against the spread record of 5-10 in its 15 games as a favorite of 7.5 points or more.
• Timberwolves games this year have hit the over 46.4% of the time (13 out of 28 games with a set point total).
• The Timberwolves put up 5.7 more points per game (118.6) than the Knicks give up (112.9).
• Minnesota is 9-11 against the spread and 16-4 overall when scoring more than 112.9 points.
• The Timberwolves are shooting 47.7% from the field this season, 1.7 percentage points higher than the 46% the Knicks allow to opponents.
• The Timberwolves have covered the spread in a lower percentage of their home games than road games. They have covered six times in 16 games when playing at home, and they've covered five times in 13 games on the road.
• In terms of over/unders, Minnesota hits the over less often at home, as it has gone over the total five times in 16 opportunities this season (31.2%). On the road, it has hit the over eight times in 13 opportunities (61.5%).
• The Timberwolves have played better as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, sporting a home record of 10-3, compared to going 7-3 away from home.

Timberwolves Recent Stats

Timberwolves Leaders

• Julius Randle averages 22.5 points, 5.6 assists and 7.2 rebounds per contest.
• Anthony Edwards averages 28.3 points, 3.9 assists and 5.2 boards per contest.
• Rudy Gobert averages 11.5 points, 10.9 rebounds and 2 assists per game, shooting 73.3% from the field (first in league).
• Naz Reid posts 13.9 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game, shooting 45.6% from the field and 37% from downtown with 2.3 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Donte DiVincenzo averages 14 points, 3.7 assists and 4.4 boards.

Timberwolves Player Props

Knicks Recent Trends

• The Knicks are 6-4 against the spread and 8-2 overall over their last 10 contests.
• New York and its opponents have combined to score an average of 231.1 combined points over its last 10 games, 1.6 more than the 229.5 over/under in this matchup.
• In the Knicks' 28 games this season, they have 16 wins against the spread.
• Knicks games this year have hit the over on 15 of 28 set point totals (53.6%).
• The Knicks average 6.8 more points per game (120.6) than the Timberwolves allow their opponents to score (113.8).
• New York is 14-5 against the spread and 16-3 overall when it scores more than 113.8 points.
• The Knicks are shooting 48.1% from the field, 2.4% higher than the 45.7% the Timberwolves' opponents have shot this season.
• This season, the Knicks are 13-3-0 at home against the spread (.812 winning percentage). Away, they are 3-8-1 ATS (.250).
• Looking at the over/under, New York's games have finished over more often at home (nine of 16, 56.2%) than away (six of 12, 50%).
• The Knicks' winning percentage at home when moneyline favorites is .867 (13-2), and on the road it is .600 (6-4).

Knicks Recent Stats

Knicks Leaders

• On a per-game basis, Karl-Anthony Towns gets the Knicks 21.6 points, 11.6 rebounds and 3.1 assists. He also averages 0.8 steals and 0.7 blocked shots.
• On a per-game basis, Mikal Bridges gets the Knicks 17 points, 4.7 rebounds and 4.3 assists. He also averages 1.7 steals (fourth in NBA) and 1 block.
• Josh Hart gives the Knicks 12.2 points, 7.9 rebounds and 5 assists per game while putting up 1.4 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
• Jordan Clarkson is putting up 9.9 points, 2 rebounds and 1.5 assists per contest. He is draining 44.6% of his shots from the field and 32.1% from 3-point range, with 1.3 triples per game.
• Mitchell Robinson is averaging 4.8 points, 8.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game. He is making 71.7% of his shots from the floor.

Knicks Player Props

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