Minnesota @ New York Picks & Props

The Minnesota Timberwolves rank as the most efficient 3-point shooting team in the league over the last 10 games. The Timberwolves will likely see a rise in plays in this game from being pitted against the 3rd-quickest tempo offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Knicks). The Knicks have allowed the 6th-least offensive boards per game (10.3) in the league to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists). Nickeil Alexander-Walker has made 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 10 games, 40.7% higher than he's sunk over the course of the year.

Josh Hart has made 60.0% of his field goals over the last 5 games at home, 9.6% higher than he's put through the hoop in all games this season on his home court. The 3rd-fastest pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Knicks. The New York Knicks check in as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists). While playing on the road, the Minnesota Timberwolves have given up the least offensive boards per game (8.7) in the league to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists). Josh Hart will likely see a spike in output for all stats considering owning the home court advantage in this contest.

Julius Randle has attempted a measly 5.0 three-pointers per game this season, a significant dropoff from his 8.1 rate last season. In terms of scoring, the New York Knicks's unimpressive 46.6% field goal rate ranks 9th-fewest in the league this year. This year, opposing starting PFs have registered 14.5 points per game (15th-fewest in the league) vs. the Timberwolves, making this a challenging matchup for offensive efficiency. The Timberwolves have played at the 9th-most lethargic tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games, which should decrease opportunities for the Knicks.

In terms of scoring, the New York Knicks's unimpressive 46.6% field goal rate ranks 9th-fewest in the league this year. This year, the opposing team's starting PGs have averaged 39.8% on shots from the field (15th-worst in the NBA) against the Minnesota Timberwolves, making this a hard matchup. The Timberwolves have played at the 9th-most lethargic tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games, which should decrease opportunities for the Knicks. The matchup against the Timberwolves may be a difficult one for drawing fouls; the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted a lowly 3.3 free throws per game over the last 15 games (8th-least in the NBA).

Naz Reid has sunk 1.9 three-pointers per game this year, ranking him in the 79th percentile out of all players in the NBA. The Minnesota Timberwolves rank as the most efficient 3-point shooting team in the league over the last 10 games. The Timberwolves will likely see a rise in plays in this game from being pitted against the 3rd-quickest tempo offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Knicks). The Knicks have allowed the 6th-least offensive boards per game (10.3) in the league to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists). Naz Reid has made 89.7% of his free throw attempts this year, placing him in the 87th percentile out of all players in the league.

Rudy Gobert has successfully made 0.0% of his three-point attempts while playing away from home this year, ranking in the 8th percentile among all players in the NBA. Out of all players in the league, Rudy Gobert rates in the 6th percentile for shot attempts from downtown while playing away from home, totaling 0.1 per game this year. Rudy Gobert has averaged 2.8 personal fouls per game this year, making him one of the most most-whistled players in the league (91st percentile). This matchup is a positive one for scoring; opposing teams have posted the 2nd-highest field goal percentage in the league over the last 5 games (51.7%). The 9th-most sluggish tempo team in the league over the last 15 games has been the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Out of all players in the NBA, O.G. Anunoby slots into the 88th percentile for shot attempts from beyond the arc, registering 6.0 per game this year. O.G. Anunoby has averaged 33.4 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 86th percentile. The 3rd-fastest pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Knicks. The New York Knicks check in as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists). While playing on the road, the Minnesota Timberwolves have given up the least offensive boards per game (8.7) in the league to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).

Isaiah Hartenstein has converted 75.1% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games at home, 13.1% more than he's put through the net over the course of the year while at home. Isaiah Hartenstein has made a whopping 50.0% of his 3-pointers this season, significantly more than his 20.0 mark last season. Isaiah Hartenstein has been on the court for 32.0 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 9.6 more than he's been on the court for over the course of the year. The 3rd-fastest pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Knicks. The New York Knicks check in as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists).

Among all players in the NBA, Karl-Anthony Towns comes in at the 90th percentile, tallying a colossal 21.1 points per game this year. Karl-Anthony Towns has tallied 32.8 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 85th percentile. The Minnesota Timberwolves rank as the most efficient 3-point shooting team in the league over the last 10 games. The Timberwolves will likely see a rise in plays in this game from being pitted against the 3rd-quickest tempo offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Knicks). The Knicks have allowed the 6th-least offensive boards per game (10.3) in the league to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists).

Mike Conley has converted 3.6 3-pointers per game over the last 5 games, 1.2 more than he's converted from three overall this season. The Minnesota Timberwolves rank as the most efficient 3-point shooting team in the league over the last 10 games. The Timberwolves will likely see a rise in plays in this game from being pitted against the 3rd-quickest tempo offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Knicks). The Knicks have allowed the 6th-least offensive boards per game (10.3) in the league to opposing clubs this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists). Mike Conley has converted 94.8% of his foul shots while on the road this year, placing him in the 89th percentile among all players in the league.

Donte DiVincenzo has converted 3.3 3-pointers per game over the last 10 games, 0.8 higher than he's sunk overall this year. The matchup against Minnesota is a favorable one for three-pointers; when the Timberwolves are the visiting team, the other team's starting SGs have averaged the 27th-most three-pointers per game in the league this year (2.6). The 3rd-fastest pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Knicks. The New York Knicks check in as the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide added chances for scoring and assists). While playing on the road, the Minnesota Timberwolves have given up the least offensive boards per game (8.7) in the league to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists).

Kyle Anderson has gone over 6.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.