New York Knicks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction and Betting Tips - Dec. 23 | 2025-2026 NBA Season

The Minnesota Timberwolves will conclude their five-game homestand on Tuesday, set to host the New York Knicks. The contest at the Target Center marks the second meeting of the campaign between the two teams, with the Knicks leading the regular-season series 1-0.

New York Knicks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Preview, Odds, Betting Tips and Prediction

The Knicks-Timberwolves clash is set to tip off at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT). The live telecast will be available on FDSN and MSG. Fans can watch the contest via livestream on NBA League Pass and Fubo TV (restrictions may apply).

Moneyline: Knicks (+215) vs Timberwolves (-259)

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Odds: Knicks +6.5 (-105) vs Timberwolves -6.5 (-115)

Total (O/U): O227.5 (-110) vs U227.5 (-110)

Editor’s Note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed are based on available information at the time of publication.

New York Knicks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Preview

The New York Knicks have been on a roll in December. Apart from going 8-2, they also managed to clinch the NBA Emirates Cup. This surge has pushed Jalen Brunson and co. to second place in the Eastern Conference with a 20-8 record.

Minnesota has also found its rhythm in December, posting a 7-2 record. One of the highlights of that run was a win over the OKC Thunder on Dec. 19. At the time, OKC had suffered just two losses all season, making the Wolves’ upset even more notable.

The two teams last met on Nov. 5, with Julius Randle leading all scorers with 32 points. Despite his outburst, Minnesota could not prevail. The Knicks cruised to a comfortable 137-114 victory, backed by a combined 48-point outing from Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby.

New York Knicks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Predicted Starting 5s

Knicks Starting 5

G: Tyler Kolek | G: Josh Hart | F: Mikal Bridges | F: Mohamed Diawara | C: Karl-Anthony Towns

Timberwolves Starting 5

G: Donte DiVincenzo | G: Anthony Edwards | F: Jaden McDaniels| F: Julius Randle | C: Rudy Gobert

New York Knicks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Tips

• Karl-Anthony Towns O/U 26.5 points - Take the over
• Julius Randle O/U 5.5 assists - Take the over
• Anthony Edwards O/U 28.5 points - Take the under
• Josh Hart O/U 8.5 rebounds - Take the under

New York Knicks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction

The Knicks are dealing with major setbacks as several key players are sidelined. Their leading scorer, Jalen Brunson, is out, along with Miles McBride, OG Anunoby, and Guerschon Yabusele, making things difficult on both ends of the floor.

Meanwhile, the Timberwolves are fully healthy and high on confidence after impressive successive wins over the Thunder and the Milwaukee Bucks in their last two games.

Prediction: Expect the Timberwolves to win by 9 points.

Edited by Advait Jajodia