Minnesota vs. New York. NBA Match Prediction
In October, New York defeated Minnesota. On December 20, the teams will meet again. Will the Wolves take revenge? The bets and forecast will answer this question

Command Analysis

Minnesota Timberwolves

Current form
Timeouts do not have much of an impact on Minnesota play. Chris Finch men are confident and continue to win. For example, in their last matches they beat the Lakers (97:87) and San Antonio (106:92).
These successes allowed the "wolves" to retain sixth place in the West. The team currently has 14 won matches. Incidentally, Denver has the same number, but it is inferior to the "nuggets" in additional indicators.
Disqualifications and injuries
Out: Joe Ingles.
Interesting facts for betting
Minnesota has been successful in confrontations with New York. On their home court, the Wolves have won 4 of the last 6 meetings with this opponent.
Projected lineup : Gobert - Edwards, Conley - McDaniels, Randle.

New York Knicks

Current form
The Knicks have been acting inconsistently lately, alternating victories with defeats. For example, in the last three matches they have won two. First, New York dealt with Toronto, and then with Orlando. However, between these successes there was a defeat in the NBA Cup against Atlanta (100:108).
The Knicks continue to hold third place in the Eastern Conference standings with 16 wins.
Disqualifications and injuries
Out: Mitchell Robinson, Kevin McCuller.
Interesting facts for betting
The Knicks are pretty good on the road, winning four of their last five games.
Preliminary lineup: Towns - Bridges, Brownson - Hart, Anunoby.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Minnesota win
In 2 of the last 3 head-to-head meetings, the "wolves" won the opening segment
1.87Bet 1st quarter: total over 54.5 points
In 2 of the last 3 head-to-head meetings, more than 54 points were scored in the first quarter
1.72Tip and bets
The Knicks have been inconsistent lately, so we doubt their potential for success. Not in their favor is the fact that the Knicks have been unsuccessful in Minneapolis. All this makes us pay attention to the success of the Timberwolves.
Our prediction is Minnesota with a handicap of (-2.5) points at 1.88
Bet on total
The Knicks have been scoring around 110 points on a regular basis lately, so we expect the game against Minnesota to be a big one.
Forecast - total over 212.5 points for 1.77
Bet on statistics
Brunson has scored fewer than 28 points in 3 of his last 5 games. It likely that New York leader won't be able to do any better this time.
Prediction - Jaylen Brunson: Under 27.5 points at 1.78