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

Knicks vs. Timberwolves Prediction: Odds, Pick, Best Bets for Wednesday

The new-look Knicks will face former teammates turned opponents on the Timberwolves at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night. Anthony Edwards is questionable due to a hamstring strain, so he might miss the game. Former Knicks Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo, traded to Minneapolis for Karl-Anthony Towns last season, will be playing.

Neither team has shown the form of a conference finals contender yet, but it's still early in the season. Both teams enter this game with winning records after dominating two of the league's weakest teams on Monday night.

Contrasting Styles

The Knicks have embraced a new system focused on ball and player movement, a refreshing change from the stagnant offense seen in prior years, including the time when Randle was with the team. This approach has led to a high volume of three-point attempts—43.9 per game, ranking third in the NBA—with a shooting percentage slightly above league average at 36.5%.

The Timberwolves rely more on isolation plays. They lead the NBA in scoring from isolation (12.7 points per game) but rank last in potential assists (38.7), which measures 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 face off with contrasting offensive philosophies, as both look to build on solid starts to the season despite lingering uncertainties like Edwards' status.

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New York Post New York Post — 2025-11-05

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