Chicago Bulls Betting Preview

The Chicago Bulls lost to the Pistons and Warriors, and they play the Suns, 76ers, and Clippers next. The Chicago Bulls are averaging 116 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 120.7 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Nikola Vucevic is averaging 19.1 points and 10.3 rebounds, while Coby White is averaging 18.2 points and 4.5 assists. Ayo Dosunmu is the third double-digit scorer and Josh Giddey is grabbing 7.1 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 34.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.2 rebounds per game.

NY Knicks Betting Preview

The NY Knicks beat the Pacers and Hawks, and they play the Cavs, Celtics, and 76ers next. The NY Knicks are averaging 118.4 points on 49.5 percent shooting and allowing 112.5 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 26.1 points and 2.8 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 24.7 points and 3.3 assists. Mikal Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and OG Anunoby is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The NY Knicks are shooting 37.6 percent from beyond the arc and 80.7 percent from the free throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43 rebounds per game.

Why the New York Knicks will win

• The Knicks have won each of their last nine home games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
• The Bulls have lost eight of their last nine night games following a home loss.
• The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine night games following a home loss.
• The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Bulls’ last four games.

Why the Chicago Bulls will win

• The Bulls have won seven of their last eight games as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
• The Knicks have lost each of their last four games as favorites against Central Division opponents following a win.
• The road team has covered the spread in each of the Knicks’ last six games.
• The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against Central Division opponents that held a losing record.

Knicks vs Bulls Injury Report

The Knicks will be without Pacome Dadiet, Michael Robinson, OG Anunoby, Kevin McCullar Jr., and Josh Hart.

The Bulls will be without Patrick Williams and EJ Liddell.

Knicks vs Bulls Prediction

I don’t want to back the Chicago Bulls as much as the next guy, and a Knicks blowout would surprise nobody. However, this is a lot of points for two teams that haven’t played in a week. There’s potential rust on the line, and it’s also a look ahead spot for the Knicks with the Cavs on deck. Also, the Bulls are 2-0 SU and ATS against the Knicks this season. The underdog has also covered eight of the last 10 games between the Bulls and Knicks. The Bulls have 12 wins on the road this season, and the Knicks have seen 10 of their 18 losses come at home. I’ll take a shot with the Bulls and the boatload of points.

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Before we dive into the Chicago Bulls vs. New York Knicks game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this week’s Chicago Bulls vs. New York Knicks matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Karl-Anthony Towns, Center, New York Knicks $10,800

Talented center Karl-Anthony Towns has certainly established himself as a key part of the New York Knicks starting lineup this season. With that said, how has Towns played from a statistical perspective in 2024? Let’s take a look at Towns game data from the 2024 NBA regular season to answer that question.

In the 49 games that center Karl-Anthony Towns played for the New York Knicks in the 2024 NBA regular season, Anthony Towns is averaging a robust 24.7 points, 13.4 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 0.9 steals, and 0.9 blocks a game.

It is noteworthy that these two teams met earlier this season. Who prevailed? How did Karl-Anthony Towns play in the game? In the New York Knicks impressive 124-123 win over the Chicago Bulls in November, Karl-Anthony Towns played exceptionally well. Let me be more specific. Towns compiled a whopping 46 points, ten rebounds, three assists and three blocks in the New York Knicks victory over the Chicago Bulls.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest. Keep that in mind as you construct your lineups for this evening’s NBA regular season game.

In my view, Karl-Anthony Towns is the player most likely to score the highest Draftkings points in this NBA regular season game. Having stated that, I am backing talented New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA DFS Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Jalen Brunson, Point Guard, New York Knicks $9,400

In addition to center Karl-Anthony Towns, point guard Jalen Brunson has been a key contributor to New York Knicks achievements on the basketball court this season.

In the 34 games that point guard Jalen Brunson has played for the New York Knicks in the 2024 NBA regular season, Brunson is averaging 42.5 Draftkings points a game.

More recently, in the New York Knicks 149-148 win over the Atlanta Hawks six days ago, Jalen Brunson tallied 36 points, three rebounds and eight assists.

Additional flex plays I like in this matchup (Draftkings price noted): Nikola Vucevic, Center (Chicago Bulls) $8,800: Josh Giddey, Guard (Chicago Bulls) $8,400.

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Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview

The Atlanta Hawks beat the Magic and Wizards, and then play the Pistons, Heat, and Thunder next. The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 116.2 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 118.8 points on 47.9 percent shooting. Trae Young is averaging 23.5 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Dyson Daniels is averaging 13.8 points and 5.5 rebounds. Onyeka Okongwu is the third double-digit scorer, and Zaccharie Risacher is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 77.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 36.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.1 rebounds per game.

NY Knicks Betting Preview

The NY Knicks beat the Pacers, lost to the Celtics, and they play the Bulls, Cavs, and 76ers next. The NY Knicks are averaging 117.7 points on 49.3 percent shooting and allowing 111.8 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 26.3 points and 2.8 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 24 points and 3.3 assists. Mikal Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and OG Anunoby is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The NY Knicks are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 80.6 percent from the free throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 38 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43 rebounds per game.

Knicks vs Hawks Injury Report

The Knicks will be without Pacome Dadiet and Michael Robinson. OG Anunoby is questionable after not playing last night.

The Hawks won’t have Jalen Johnson, Kobe Bufkin, Vit Krejci, and Larry Nance Jr.

Knicks vs Hawks Prediction

The NY Knicks are hot again, and it wouldn’t be shocking to see them roll at home. However, the Hawks have strung together three straight wins and six straight covers. Trae Young also has a thing for playing well in the garden, and the Hawks have won three of the last four games against the Knicks overall. The underdog has covered five of the last seven games between the Hawks and Knicks. The Hawks have covered seven of their last eight games as an underdog. I’ll lean toward the points with the Hawks on the road Wednesday night.

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Before we dive into the New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Jalen Brunson, Point Guard, New York Knicks $9,800

Point guard Jalen Brunson has been the floor general that the New York Knicks have needed to win games this season. Let’s take a look at Brunson’s game data from the 2024 NBA regular season to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 51 games that point guard Jalen Brunson has played for the New York Knicks in the 2024 NBA regular season, Brunson is averaging a robust 43.4 Draftkings points a game.

More recently, in the New York Knicks impressive 124-118 win over the Houston Rockets earlier this month, Jalen Brunson certainly played at a high level. More specifically, Jalen Brunson amassed a massive 42 points, six rebounds, ten assists and two steals in the New York Knicks victory over the Wizards.

Looking at the data just presented more closely, in the New York Knicks win over the Houston Rockets just mentioned, New York point guard Jalen Brunson accumulated 62.1 Draftkings points.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest.

In my view, Jalen Brunson is the player most likely to score the highest number of Draftkings points in tonight’s NBA regular season game. For that specific reason, I am backing New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson at the captain for this single game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Karl-Anthony Towns, Center, New York Knicks $10,800

In addition to point guard Jalen Brunson, center Karl-Anthony Towns been a key contributor to the New York Knicks starting lineup this season. Let’s review Towns recent game data to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 47 games that center Karl-Anthony Towns played for the New York Knicks in the 2024 NBA regular season, Anthony Towns is averaging 24.1 points, 13.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.8 blocks a game.

In conclusion, I fully expect Karl-Anthony Towns to continue his quality play in this evening’s NBA regular season game.

Additional flex plays I like in this matchup (Draftkings price noted): Tyrese Haliburton, Point Guard (Indiana Pacers) $9,600: Josh Hart, Small Forward (New York Knicks) $8,600: Cameron Payne, Guard (Indiana Pacers) $2,000.

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NY Knicks Betting Preview

The NY Knicks beat the Raptors, lost to the Celtics, and they play the Hawks, Bulls, and Cavs next. The NY Knicks are averaging 117.7 points on 49.3 percent shooting and allowing 111.8 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 26.3 points and 2.8 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 24 points and 3.3 assists. Mikal Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and OG Anunoby is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The NY Knicks are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 80.6 percent from the free throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 38 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43 rebounds per game.

Indiana Pacers Betting Preview

The Indiana Pacers beat the Clippers, lost to the Lakers, and they play the Wizards, Grizzlies, and Nuggets next. The Indiana Pacers are averaging 115.7 points on 48.8 percent shooting and allowing 115.1 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 20.7 points and 7.4 rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 17.8 points and 3.6 rebounds. Benedict Mathurin is the third double-digit scorer and Myles Turner is grabbing 6.6 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.5 rebounds per game.

Pacers vs Knicks Injury Report

The Pacers won’t have Isaiah Jackson, while Myles Turner is questionable with a neck issue.

The Knicks will be without Pacome Dadiet, Michael Robinson, and OG Anunoby.

Pacers vs Knicks Prediction

You can make a strong case for either the Knicks or Pacers, as they’ve both played solid ball over the last month or so. The Indiana Pacers have been the best team in the league since January, and they could get Turner back, which would be nice. Also, the home team has won eight of the last nine games, between the Knicks and Pacers. The Pacers are also comfortably better at home, where they’ve seen only seven of their 22 losses come at home. The Pacers and Knicks don’t like each other, and the rivalry was renewed last year in the playoffs. I expect a hard-fought game, but I’m going to lean toward the Pacers because the home team has had the upper hand the majority of the time.

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Boston Celtics Betting Preview

New York Knicks Betting Preview

Knicks vs Celtics Prediction

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NY Knicks Betting Preview

The NY Knicks beat the Rockets, lost to the Lakers, and they play the Celtics, Pacers, and Hawks next. The NY Knicks are averaging 117.8 points on 49.4 percent shooting and allowing 111.2 points on 47 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 25.7 points and 2.9 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 24.3 points and 3.4 assists. Mikal Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and OG Anunoby is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The NY Knicks are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 80.4 percent from the free throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 37.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game.

Toronto Raptors Betting Preview

The Toronto Raptors beat the Clippers, lost to the Bulls, and they play the Grizzlies, Thunder, and Rockets next. The Toronto Raptors are averaging 111.2 points on 47 percent shooting and allowing 116.3 points on 46.9 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 21.6 points and 6.6 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 20.1 points and 8.1 rebounds. Gradey Dick is the third double-digit scorer, and Jakob Poeltl is dishing 2.9 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 74.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.1 rebounds per game.

Raptors vs Knicks Injury Report

Bruce Brown and Chris Boucher are questionable for the Raptors.

The Knicks will be without Pacome Dadiet and Michael Robinson. OG Anunoby is questionable after not playing last night.

Raptors vs Knicks Prediction

The NY Knicks are obviously the better team, and they’ve won seven straight games against the Raptors, with covers in six of those games. I’m still grabbing the points with the Raptors. The Raptors have the rest advantage after the Knicks played last night. The Raptors are also as healthy as they’ve been all season, and it’s not a coincidence they’re 8-2 ATS and SU in their last 10 games. The Raptors have outright won their last five games as an underdog. The Raptors have seen 12 of their 16 wins this season come at home. Toronto isn’t an easy spot for teams on the end of a back-to-back. The Raptors are hot right now. Give me the points.

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Houston Rockets Betting Preview

The Houston Rockets lost to the Grizzlies and Nets, and they play the Nets, Timberwolves, and Mavs next. The Houston Rockets are averaging 113.7 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 108.5 points on 45.4 percent shooting. Jalen Green is averaging 21.5 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 19.1 points and 10.4 rebounds. Fred VanVleet is the third double-digit scorer and Amen Thompson is grabbing 8.1 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 75.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.9 rebounds per game.

NY Knicks Betting Preview

The NY Knicks beat the Nuggets, lost to the Lakers, and they play the Raptors, Celtics, and Pacers next. The NY Knicks are averaging 117.8 points on 49.4 percent shooting and allowing 111.2 points on 47 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 25.7 points and 2.9 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 24.3 points and 3.4 assists. Mikal Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and OG Anunoby is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The NY Knicks are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 80.4 percent from the free throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 37.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game.

Why the New York Knicks will win

• The Knicks have won each of their last eight games following a home loss.
• The Rockets have lost 15 of their last 16 road games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
• The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last five games as favorites following a home loss.
• The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six night games at Madison Square Garden.

Why the Houston Rockets will win

• The Rockets have won each of their last eight night games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
• The Knicks have lost nine of their last 11 games against Southwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
• The Rockets have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games after losing as favorites.
• The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven night games against Southwest Division opponents that held a winning record.

Knicks vs Rockets Injury Report

The Knicks will be without Pacome Dadiet and Michael Robinson. Josh Hart and OG Anunoby are questionable.

The Rockets will be without Jabari Smith Jr. and Fred VanVleet, while Alperen Sengun is questionable with a calf injury.

Knicks vs Rockets Prediction

This game should be interesting, as the Rockets and Knicks are coming off losses where they were double-digit favorites. The Knicks are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home, but I’m still grabbing the points with the Rockets. The Rockets are having a fantastic month where they’ve beaten contender after contender, and they’ve already beat the Knicks this season back in November. The Rockets have 17 wins on the season, and they’re 28-19-1 ATS. The Rockets have been too kind to us and have earned enough respect these last few weeks to turn down the points. Give me the Rockets in what should be a fun game Monday night.

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Los Angeles Lakers

New York Knicks

Knicks vs Lakers Prediction

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Before we dive into the New York Knicks vs. Los Angeles Lakers game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tomorrow evening’s Los Angeles Lakers vs. New York Knicks matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-LeBron James, Forward, Los Angeles Lakers $12,000

Talented forward LeBron James has been a standout performer for the Los Angeles Lakers this season. With that said, how has James performed a statistical perspective? Let’s review LeBron James game statistics from the 2024 NBA regular season to answer this question.

In the 43 games that LeBron James has played for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2024 NBA regular season, James is averaging 23.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, 9.1 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.5 blocks a game.

Upon closer examination of the data just presented, in the 43 games that forward LeBron James has played this season, James is averaging a robust 50.1 Draftkings points a contest.

Two weeks ago, in the Los Angeles Lakers 111-88 win over the Washington Wizards, Lebron James certainly played at a high level. More specifically, LeBron James amassed 21 points, ten rebounds, 13 assists, one block and two steals in the Los Angeles Lakers victory over the Wizards.

Looking at the data just presented more closely, in the Los Angeles Lakers win over the Washington Wizards just mentioned, Lakers forward LeBron James accumulated 62.1 Draftkings points.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest.

In my view, LeBron James is the player most likely to score the highest number of Draftkings points in tonight’s NBA regular season game. For that specific reason, I am backing Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James at the captain for this single game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Jalen Brunson, Point Guard, New York Knicks $12,000

Point guard Jalen Brunson has been the floor general that the New York Knicks have needed to win games this season. Let’s take a look at Brunson’s game data from the 2024 NBA regular season to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 47 games that point guard Jalen Brunson has played for the New York Knicks in the 2024 NBA regular season, Brunson is averaging a robust 43.1 Draftkings points a game.

Additional flex plays I like in this matchup (Draftkings price noted): Austin Reaves, Point Guard (Los Angeles Lakers) $10,000: Josh Hart, Small Forward (New York Knicks) $8,600.

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Before we dive into the New York Knicks vs. Denver Nuggets game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tonight’s Denver Nuggets vs. New York Knicks matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Jalen Brunson, Point Guard, New York Knicks $9,800

Point guard Jalen Brunson has been the driving force behind the New York Knicks success on the offensive side of the basketball this season. With that said, how has Brunson played from a statistical perspective? Let’s take a look at Brunson’s game data from the 2024 NBA regular season to answer that question.

In the 45 games that point guard Jalen Brunson has played for the New York Knicks in the 2024 NBA regular season, Brunson is averaging a robust 42.8 Draftkings points a game.

It is noteworthy that these two teams met earlier this season. Who prevailed? How did Jalen Brunson perform in the game? In the New York Knicks dominating 145-118 win over the Denver Nuggets two months ago, New York point guard Jalen Brunson played exceptionally well. Let me be more specific. Brunson tallied 23 points, three rebounds, 17 assists and one steal in the Knicks victory over the Nuggets

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the New York Knicks win over the Denver Nuggets just mentioned, Jalen Brunson amassed a massive 54.8 Draftkings points.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest. Keep that in mind as you construct your lineups for this evening’s NBA regular season game.

In my view, Jalen Brunson is the player most likely to score the highest Draftkings points in this NBA regular season game. Having stated that, I am backing talented New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA DFS Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Karl Anthony Towns, Center, New York Knicks $10,800

In addition to point guard Jalen Brunson, center Karl Anthony Towns been a key contributor to the New York Knicks starting lineup this season. Let’s review Towns recent game data to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 42 games that center Karl Anthony Towns played for the New York Knicks in the 2024 NBA regular season, Anthony Towns is averaging 24.9 points, 13.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.8 blocks a game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in tonight’s NBA regular season game (Draftkings price noted): Nikola Jokic, Center (Denver Nuggets) $13,400: Jamal Murray, Point Guard (Denver Nuggets) $8,400: Christian Braun, Shooting Guard (Denver Nuggets) $5,400.

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Denver Nuggets Betting Preview

The Denver Nuggets lost to the Timberwolves and Bulls, and they play the 76ers, Hornets, and Pelicans next. The Denver Nuggets are averaging 120.6 points on 50.3 percent shooting and allowing 116 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 29.9 points and 13.1 rebounds, while Jamal Murray is averaging 19.9 points and 4 rebounds. Michael Porter Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Christian Braun is grabbing 4.6 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 38.4 percent from beyond the arc and 76.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.7 rebounds per game.

NY Knicks Betting Preview

The NY Knicks beat the Kings and Grizzlies, and they play the Lakers, Rockets, and Raptors next. The NY Knicks are averaging 117.2 points on 49.4 percent shooting and allowing 110.9 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 25.9 points and 2.9 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 24.9 points and 3.4 assists. Mikal Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and OG Anunoby is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The NY Knicks are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 80.8 percent from the free throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 37.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game.

Knicks vs Nuggets Injury Report

The Knicks will be without Pacome Dadiet, Kevin McCullar Jr., and Michael Robinson. Josh Hart is questionable with a knee injury.

The Nuggets will be without DaRon Holmes II, Spencer Jones, and Vlatko Cancar.

Knicks vs Nuggets Prediction

The NY Knicks are rolling right now, with wins in seven of their last 10 games, and we know they get an extra boost when playing at MSG. The Knicks should also have confidence, knowing they rocked the Nuggets back in November by a score of 145-118. With that said, the Nuggets have played their best ball of the season as well, with a 7-3 ATS and SU record in their last 10 games. The Nuggets should also be eager to rebound from two disappointing road losses. With the Nuggets finding their form and Jokic playing some of the best ball of his life, I have a hard time turning down free points. Also, seeing Hart questionable doesn’t help the Knicks case, as he does so much at both ends of the floor. Give me the Nuggets and the free bucket in what should be a fun game.

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Before we dive into the New York Knicks vs. Memphis Grizzlies game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tomorrow night’s Memphis Grizzlies vs. New York Knicks matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Jalen Brunson, Point Guard, New York Knicks $9,800

Point guard Jalen Brunson has been the driving force behind the New York Knicks success on the offensive side of the basketball this season. With that said, how has Brunson played from a statistical perspective? Let’s take a look at Brunson’s game data from the 2024 NBA regular season to answer that question.

In the 45 games that point guard Jalen Brunson has played for the New York Knicks in the 2024 NBA regular season, Brunson is averaging a robust 42.8 Draftkings points a game.

More recently, in the New York Knicks 140-106 win over the Milwaukee Bucks two weeks ago, Jalen Brunson certainly played at a high level. Let me be more specific. Brunson compiled 44 points, five rebounds, six assists and one steal in the New York Knicks victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the New York Knicks win over the Bucks just mentioned, Jalen Brunson amassed a massive 63.3 Draftkings points. It has to be said, those are the type of DFS numbers I need to see from a player that I select at the captain position for a Draftkings Showdown contest.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest. Keep that in mind as you construct your lineups for this evening’s NBA regular season game.

In my view, Jalen Brunson is the player most likely to score the highest Draftkings points in this NBA regular season game. For that specific reason, I am backing talented New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA DFS Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Karl Anthony Towns, Center, New York Knicks $10,800

In addition to point guard Jalen Brunson, center Karl Anthony Towns been a key contributor to the New York Knicks starting lineup this season. Let’s review Towns recent game data to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 41 games that center Karl Anthony Towns played for the New York Knicks in the 2024 NBA regular season, Anthony Towns is averaging 24.9 points, 13.9 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.8 blocks a game.

Additional flex plays I like in this matchup (Draftkings price noted): Ja Morant, Point Guard (Memphis Grizzlies) $10,200: Josh Hart, Small Forward (New York Knicks) $8,800.

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Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview

The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Jazz and Pelicans, and they play the Rockets, Bucks, and Spurs next. The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 123.7 points on 48.7 percent shooting and allowing 115 points on 44.9 percent shooting. Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 22.9 points and 6.3 rebounds, while Ja Morant is averaging 20.7 points and 7.7 assists. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer and Santi Aldama is grabbing 6.9 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 37.4 percent from beyond the arc and 77.2 percent from the free throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.6 rebounds per game.

NY Knicks Betting Preview

The NY Knicks beat the Kings and Nets, and they play the Nuggets, Lakers, and Rockets next. The NY Knicks are averaging 117.2 points on 49.4 percent shooting and allowing 110.9 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 25.9 points and 2.9 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 24.9 points and 3.4 assists. Mikal Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and OG Anunoby is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The NY Knicks are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 80.8 percent from the free throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 37.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game.

Why the New York Knicks will win

• The Knicks have won each of their last eight games as home favorites against Southwest Division opponents.
• The Grizzlies have lost each of their last four games against Knicks teams that held a winning record.
• The favorites have covered the spread in eight of the Grizzlies’ last 10 games at Madison Square Garden.
• The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four games against Knicks teams that held a winning record.

Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win

• The Grizzlies have won each of their last 11 games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Knicks have lost each of their last nine night games against Southwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
• The Grizzlies have covered the spread in each of their last 11 games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games against Southwest Division opponents that held a winning record.

Knicks vs Grizzlies Injury Report

The Knicks will be without Pacome Dadiet, Kevin McCullar Jr., and Michael Robinson. Josh Hart and Ariel Hukporti are questionable.

The Memphis Grizzlies will be without Marcus Smart, Jake LaRavia, Vince Williams Jr., and Cam Spencer. Santi Aldama and Jake LaRavia are questionable.

Knicks vs Grizzlies Prediction

I get it the Knicks are at home, and they’ve won three straight games, but this line is surprising. The Grizzlies just keep winning and covering numbers, which includes being 8-2 SU and ATS in their last 10 games. The Grizzlies are 31-15 ATS on the season which gives them a cover percentage of 67.3 percent which is second best in the NBA behind only the Thunder. The Grizzlies are more than capable of winning this game outright. Unless there’s a secret Ja Morant injury that’s not showing up on the injury report, this line is showing the Knicks too much respect. Give me the Grizzlies and the points.

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Knicks vs Kings Prediction

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NY Knicks Betting Preview

The NY Knicks lost to the Timberwolves, beat the Hawks, and they play the Kings, Grizzlies, and Nuggets next. The NY Knicks are averaging 117.1 points on 49.5 percent shooting and allowing 111.1 points on 47 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 26 points and 3 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 25.4 points and 3.3 assists. Mikal Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and OG Anunoby is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The NY Knicks are shooting 37.7 percent from beyond the arc and 80.5 percent from the free throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 37.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.2 rebounds per game.

Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview

The Brooklyn Nets lost to the Thunder and Lakers, and they play the Suns, Heat, and Kings next. The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 106.7 points on 44.5 percent shooting and allowing 114 points on 48.9 percent shooting. Cam Thomas is averaging 24.7 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Cameron Johnson is averaging 19.5 points and 4.1 rebounds. D’Angelo Russell is the third double-digit scorer, and Tosan Evbuomwan is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 79.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 38 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.2 rebounds per game.

Why the Brooklyn Nets will win

• The Nets have won three of their last four games as home underdogs following a road loss.
• The Knicks have lost each of their last two games as favorites following a win.
• The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 11 games as favorites when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• The Nets have covered the spread in four of their last five games following a road loss.

Why the New York Knicks will win

• The Knicks have won each of their last 14 games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a losing record.
• The Nets have lost each of their last 11 games as home underdogs on the first leg of a back-to-back.
• The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last nine Tuesday games as road favorites.
• The Nets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games at Barclays Center.

Nets vs Knicks Injury Report

The Knicks won’t have Kevin McCullar Jr. or Michael Robinson.

The Nets will be without Bojan Bogdanovic, Trendon Watford, Cam Thomas, Ziaire Williams, and Maxwell Lewis. D’Angelo Russell and Ben Simmons are questionable for the Nets.

Nets vs Knicks Prediction

The NY Knicks have the ability to blow the doors off, and they’ve won eight straight games against the Nets. And while this is a lot of points for a Knicks team that’s on the end of a back-to-back, they’ve covered seven of their last 10 games as a double-digit favorite. The Brooklyn Nets are banged up, and they’re 1-6 ATS in their last seven games as a double-digit underdog. The Nets used to compete and play hard, but now it appears to be a tanking season, as the losses are getting uglier and the injury list is getting longer. Give me the Knicks to cover another double-digit spread.

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Before we dive into the New York Knicks vs. Brooklyn Nets game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tomorrow night’s New York Knicks vs. Brooklyn Nets matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Jalen Brunson, Point Guard, New York Knicks $10,000

Point guard Jalen Brunson has certainly been a standout performer for the New York Knicks this season. With that said, how has Brunson played from a statistical perspective in 2024? Let’s take a look at Brunson’s game data from the 2024 NBA regular season to answer that question.

In the 42 games that point guard Jalen Brunson has played for the New York Knicks in the 2024 NBA regular season, Brunson is averaging a robust 43.1 Draftkings points a game.

Earlier this month, in the New York Knicks 140-106 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, Jalen Brunson certainly played at a high level. Let me be more specific. Brunson compiled 44 points, five rebounds, six assists and one steal in the New York Knicks victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the New York Knicks win over the Bucks just mentioned, Jalen Brunson amassed a massive 63.3 Draftkings points. It has to be said, those are the type of DFS numbers I need to see from a player that I select at the captain position for a Draftkings Showdown contest.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest. Keep that in mind as you construct your lineups for this evening’s NBA regular season game.

In my view, Jalen Brunson is the player most likely to score the highest Draftkings points in this NBA regular season game. For that specific reason, I am backing talented New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA DFS Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Karl Anthony Towns, Center, New York Knicks $10,800

In addition to point guard Jalen Brunson, center Karl Anthony Towns been a key contributor to the New York Knicks success on the offensive side of the basketball this season. Let’s review Towns recent game data to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 38 games that center Karl Anthony Towns played for the New York Knicks in the 2024 NBA regular season, Anthony Towns is averaging 25.4 points, 13.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.8 blocks a game.

Additional flex plays I like in this matchup (Draftkings price noted): Noah Clowney, Power Forward (Brooklyn Nets) $5,400: Josh Hart, Small Forward (New York Knicks) $9,000: Tosan Evbuomwan, Forward (Brooklyn Nets) $3,200.

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Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview

The Atlanta Hawks beat the Celtics and Bulls, and then play the Pistons, Raptors, and Timberwolves next. The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 117.2 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 119 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Trae Young is averaging 23.2 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Jalen Johnson is averaging 19.7 points and 10.2 rebounds. De’Andre Hunter is the third double-digit scorer, and Daeqwon Plowden is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 35.2 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.7 rebounds per game.

NY Knicks Betting Preview

The NY Knicks lost to the Timberwolves, beat the 76ers, and they play the Nets, Kings, and Grizzlies next. The NY Knicks are averaging 117 points on 49.4 percent shooting and allowing 111.1 points on 47 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 26 points and 3 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 25.4 points and 3.3 assists. Mikal Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and OG Anunoby is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The NY Knicks are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 80.6 percent from the free throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game.

Why the New York Knicks will win

• The Knicks have won each of their last 10 games as favorites following a home loss.
• The Hawks have lost 14 of their 15 previous games at Madison Square Garden following a road win.
• The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six-day games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Knicks have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games on the first leg of a back-to-back after losing as favorites.

Why the Atlanta Hawks will win

• The Hawks have won eight of their last nine games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Knicks have lost five of their last six-day games against Southeast Division opponents that held a winning record.
• The Hawks have covered the spread in each of their last six road games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
• The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six Monday games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.

Knicks vs Hawks Injury Report

The Hawks won’t have Zaccharie Risacher, Cody Zeller, Larry Nance Jr., or Kobe Bufkin. Jalen Johnson is probable, and Trae Young is probable despite an Achilles issue.

The Knicks won’t have Kevin McCullar Jr. or Michael Robinson. Karl-Anthony Towns (thumb) is questionable, while Josh Hart is questionable with a neck injury.

Knicks vs Hawks Prediction

The NY Knicks should be favored at home, but they’ve lost six of their last nine games and have been held under 100 points in two of their last seven games. The Hawks just outright won three straight games as an underdog, and they’ll be confident knowing they’ve won three straight games against the Knicks. The Hawks were big underdogs twice already this season to the Knicks, and that didn’t stop the upsets. Trae Young enjoys playing the Knicks, especially in Madison Square Garden. Remember, the Hawks beat the Knicks in the NBA Cup quarterfinal a little over a month ago. The underdog has won five of the last six games between the Knicks and Hawks. Give me the Hawks and the points on Monday afternoon.  

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Before we dive into the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. New York Knicks game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy pots. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s Minnesota Timberwolves vs. New York Knicks matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Anthony Edwards, Guard, Minnesota Timberwolves $10,200

In my view, Minnesota guard Anthony Edwards is undoubtedly one of the best guards in the National Basketball Association today.  Having stated that, how has Edwards performed from a statistical perspective this season? Let’s review Edwards relevant game data from the 2024 NBA regular season to answer that question.

In the 40 games that Anthony Edwards has played for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2024 NBA regular season, Edwards is averaging 43.3 Draftkings points a game.

Earlier this month, in the Minnesota Timberwolves thrilling 108-106 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, Anthony Edwards played exceptionally well. More specifically, Edwards accumulated 37 points, seven rebounds, eight assists and one steal in the Minnesota Timberwolves win over the Los Angeles Clippers.

Examining the data just presented more closely, in the Minnesota Timberwolves victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, Anthony Edwards compiled a whopping 61.8 Draftkings points.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest. Keep that in mind as you construct your lineups for this one game DFS slate.

In my opinion, Anthony Edwards is the most likely player to score the DraftKings points in this NBA regular season game. Therefore, I am selecting Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards as the captain for this single-game DraftKings Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Karl Anthony Towns, Center, New York Knicks $11,000

Talented center Karl Anthony Towns been a key contributor to the New York Knicks success on the offensive side of the basketball this season. Let’s review Towns recent game data to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 38 games that center Karl Anthony Towns has played for the New York Knicks in the 2024 NBA regular season, Anthony Towns is averaging 25.4 points, 13.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.8 blocks a game.

In conclusion, I fully expect Karl Anthony Towns to continue his outstanding play in tonight’s NBA regular season game.

Additional flex plays I like in this matchup (Draftkings price noted): Rudy Gobert, Center (Minnesota Timberwolves) $6,600: Josh Hart, Small Forward (New York Knicks) $9,200.

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Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview

The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Wizards, lost to the Warriors, and they play the Cavs, Grizzlies, and Mavericks next. The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 109.8 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 107.9 points on 45.4 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 25.9 points and 5.7 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 19.5 points and 4.3 assists. Naz Reid is the third double-digit scorer and Donte DiVincenzo is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 38 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.7 rebounds per game.

NY Knicks Betting Preview

The NY Knicks lost to the Pistons, beat the 76ers, and they play the Hawks, Nets, and Kings next. The NY Knicks are averaging 117.5 points on 49.6 percent shooting and allowing 111 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 26 points and 3 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 25.4 points and 3.3 assists. Mikal Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and OG Anunoby is grabbing 4.6 rebounds. The NY Knicks are shooting 37.7 percent from beyond the arc and 80.5 percent from the free throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 37.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game.

Why the New York Knicks will win

• The Knicks have won each of their last eight games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
• The Timberwolves have lost each of their last six games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
• The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 14 night games following a home loss.
• The Knicks have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.

Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win

• The underdogs have won four of the last five games between the Timberwolves and Knicks.
• The Knicks have lost each of their last seven Friday games against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
• The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four night games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Timberwolves have covered the spread in six of their last seven road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.

Knicks vs Timberwolves Injury Report

The Timberwolves won’t have Terrence Shannon Jr., Leonard Miller, and Donte DiVincenzo. The former Knick will miss this game due to a toe sprain.

The Knicks won’t have Kevin McCullar Jr. or Michael Robinson. Karl-Anthony Towns (thumb) is questionable, and he missed the game against the 76ers.

Knicks vs Timberwolves Prediction

The NY Knicks are going to get the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home, and they’re simply playing the better ball right now. The Timberwolves continue to be hit or miss, and they’re 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 games. The Timberwolves are 15-24-1 ATS on the season. I can understand not being so hot on the Timberwolves right now. However, the Knicks smoked the Timberwolves a month ago by 26 points, and KAT did a lot of talking afterward. While DiVincenzo won’t play for a chance for his revenge, I know Edwards and others have a lot of pride and didn’t forget that game. I’m sure the Timberwolves would love to stick it to KAT, even if he doesn’t play. This is a revenge spot. Give me the Timberwolves and the points.

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