LiontipsNew York vs Minnesota. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Knicks were on the verge of breaking into the play-in zone, but they chose to go the hard way and now they are in a difficult situation once again. Derrick Rose and Kemba Walker are absent now, they are recovering after injuries, so there is no clear leader on the floor.
New York suffered a defeat in the previous match, they were beaten by Charlotte (87:97) at home. Tom Thibodeau's men were losing since the start of the match and were unable to fix the situation. New Yorkers are trying to catch up to Boston and Toronto, so they are in a desperate need of victory.
Wolves are at the 9th spot of the Western Conference. Team is looking much better than in the previous season, but there is still room for improvement. Chris Finch's men are close to get ahead of Clippers in the standings, so they will try to improve the performance.
Minnesota put up a surprise in the previous match, beating Golden State (119:99). Karl Anthony Towns recorded a double-double and became the MVP of the match. A trip to Madison Square Garden won't be easy, but the opponent performed poorly in the previous match, so Wolves will have a chance to fight for a victory.
Trends
СтавкаMinnesota: total under 107.5 points
Team was unable to beat that total in four most recent head-to-head matches
СтавкаFirst points scored - a three-pointer
Two out of five most recent head-to-head matches started with a three-point shot
Tip and bets
New York are trying to change the situation and to get back into the Top-10 of the Eastern Conference. Team wants to improve the performance, but it will be hard to do without Kemba Walker and Derrick Rose.
Minnesota will try to fight for a victory. Karl Anthony Towns is in a wonderful form, star forward is a key player of the team in the current season. Timberwolves will be a favourite of this match and we think that Chris Finch's men will be able to live up to the expectations.
Our prediction - Minnesota Timberwolves to win (Including OT)
Leaders of the Knicks are on injuried list, so it will be difficult to put up a good offensive performance. Hosts will try to play defensively, so we don't think that Wolves will get too much space. We don't think that the total will be beaten.
Our second bet is on total under 217,5 points
