After examining the odds for the Knicks vs Timberwolves match across various betting sites, here are our NBA tips for Saturday’s game at Madison Square Garden.
Knicks vs Timberwolves Betting Tips
- Knicks to win @ Bet9ja
- Under 220.5 points @ Bet9ja
- Knicks to win the first quarter @ Bet9ja
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Knicks fancied for MSG win
The Knicks started their preseason campaign with a seven-point win over the used up Boston Celtics. Minnesota also kicked off with a win, despite being very careful with the playtime of their veterans, especially since Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert all competed in the World Cup this summer.
New York haven’t played since Saturday and don’t need to worry about their next game, which is scheduled for Tuesday.
Expect Thibodeau’s team to put up a strong fight in this matchup, with the starters’ minutes ramping up. A home win is one of our top Knicks vs Timberwolves tips.
Knicks vs Timberwolves Bet 1: Knicks to win @ Bet9ja
Low points total expected
The Timberwolves recorded scores of 210 and 200 points across their two games against the Dallas Mavericks to start off their preseason. It’s no secret the Knicks can be a slow, deliberate team, evident from their 25th position in pace last term.
Minnesota went below the expected score in 47 out of their 89 games last season. While the Knicks’ offence improved with the addition of Jalen Brunson, their slow pace often results in low-scoring games.
It’s a safe bet to go with the under, even if the line slides towards the 215 mark.
Knicks vs Timberwolves Bet 2: Under 220.5 points @ Bet9ja
Knicks start well and keep going
Only four teams had a better first quarter net rating than the Knicks last season. They started slowly against the Celtics, losing the first period by a lone point, but with that first game out the way, we expect New York to have the upper hand over the Timberwolves in the beginning quarter on Saturday.
Minnesota also posted decent first quarter numbers last season, yet there are plenty of questions to be answered about the balance of their starting five. The Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns frontcourt pairing is still very much a work in progress.
Knicks vs Timberwolves Bet 3: Knicks to win the first quarter @ Bet9ja
Knicks vs Timberwolves Odds
Odds correct at time of publishing and are subject to change.
- Knicks to win @ Bet9ja
- Timberwolves to win @ Bet9ja
