The Knicks and Timberwolves have begun the season with identical 4-3 records. Something will give when they face each other Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET, a tilt that can be seen on ESPN. The biggest question is, will Timberwolves SG Anthony Edwards (hamstring) be cleared to return?
Below, we'll preview the game and break down three of the top Timberwolves vs. Knicks NBA picks on PrizePicks for Wednesday, including for Knicks PG Jalen Brunson and Timberwolves C Rudy Gobert.
Timberwolves vs. Knicks Prediction, Picks
Edwards is listed as questionable for the Timberwolves after missing the last four games with a hamstring injury. When he originally got hurt on October 26, it was reported that he would miss two weeks. However, he returned to practice Tuesday and could take the floor in this matchup.
Minnesota Timberwolves
The Timberwolves went 2-2 over the last two games without Edwards. Admittedly, their two wins were against struggling teams in the Hornets and Nets, while their losses came against the streaking Nuggets and Lakers. Known for their defense in recent seasons, the Timberwolves are ranked just 22nd in defensive rating (116.4) through seven games.
New York Knicks
This game is in New York, noteworthy because the Knicks are 4-0 at home as compared to 0-3 on the road. Last season, they posted a 27-14 record at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks have also done a good job of controlling the glass this season, allowing the eighth-fewest rebounds per game (41.1) in the league.
Timberwolves vs. Knicks Prediction, Picks
Here are three of the top Timberwolves vs. Knicks DFS picks on PrizePicks for Wednesday. Player projections via the PrizePicks real money NBA game.
Knicks PG Jalen Brunson vs. Timberwolves Projection – 26.5 Points
- Brunson is averaging 29.0 points per game and has a 32.6% usage rate.
- The 29-year-old has averaged 8.0 three-point attempts per game, on pace to be the highest mark of his career.
- The former Maverick has posted 6.1 free-throw attempts per game and made them at a rate of 86.0%. For his career, he has shot 82.4% from the charity stripe.
- The Timberwolves have allowed the fourth-most free-throw attempts per game (29.4) in the league.
Timberwolves C Rudy Gobert vs. Knicks Projection – 10.5 Points
- Gobert only averaged 12.0 points per game last season, his lowest mark since the 2015-16 campaign.
- Through his first seven games, he has scored 10 or fewer points four times.
- Even with Edwards missing time, the veteran center has a usage rate of just 11.7%. Last season, he finished with a career-low 13.0% usage rate.
- The Knicks are tied for the sixth-fewest points in the paint allowed per game (44.9) in the league.
Knicks C Mitchell Robinson vs. Timberwolves Projection – 4.5 Points
- Robinson missed the first four games of the season while recovering from an ankle injury.
- In his first two outings since his return, the former second-round pick logged 20 and 13 minutes.
- With the limited playing time, Robinson scored a combined 4 points over his two games. He has attempted a total of just 6 shots from the field and he has yet to make a trip to the free-throw line.
- After being ruled out Monday against the Wizards for rest purposes, Knicks head coach Mike Brown said that Robinson will be on a minutes restriction moving forward.
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The Timberwolves and Knicks both carry winning records into their matchup Wednesday. The Timberwolves could get some reinforcements with Edwards possibly set to make his return. The Knicks will look to continue to get more stellar scoring from Brunson, while one of their better defenders in Robinson is in line to play limited minutes. Gobert might have trouble scoring for the Timberwolves, given his low usage rate and the Knicks’ ability to protect the paint.
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