Knicks vs. Timberwolves prediction: Odds, pick, best bets for Wednesday

Knicks vs. Timberwolves Prediction

The revamped Knicks will face familiar rivals, the Timberwolves, at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night. Anthony Edwards remains questionable due to hamstring rehab, so he might not play.

Key Players and Trades

Former Knicks Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo, traded to Minneapolis for Karl-Anthony Towns last season, will be on the court.

Season Overview

Neither team has looked like a conference finals contender yet, but both hold winning records after strong performances against two struggling teams Monday night.

Contrasting Styles

The Knicks emphasize ball and player movement, a refreshing change from past stagnant offenses, including the Randle era.
This approach results in a high volume of three-point attempts (43.9 per game, third-most in the NBA).
The Knicks shoot slightly above average on threes, making 36.5% of their attempts.
The Timberwolves lean more on isolation plays, leading the NBA with 12.7 points per game on isolations.
They rank last in potential assists (38.7), measuring passes that directly lead to shot attempts.

"The Knicks’ new system, which emphasizes ball and player movement, has been a welcome sight after years of stagnant offense, including the years Randle was on the team."

"The Wolves have been a more isolation-heavy team. They lead the NBA in points per game on iso plays (12.7) and rank last in potential assists (38.7), which tracks how many passes they make that lead to an attempt."

Author's summary: The Knicks and Timberwolves bring contrasting offensive styles and key player matchups in an intriguing early-season NBA clash at Madison Square Garden.

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New York Post — 2025-11-05