Venue & Game Details
Arena: Madison Square Garden
Location: New York, New York
Tip-Off Time: 7:30 PM ET
Broadcast: MSG Network, Bally Sports North, ESPN/League Pass
Injury Report
Minnesota Timberwolves:
Anthony Edwards – out (hamstring)
Nickeil Alexander-Walker – departed in free agency, bench depth still adjusting
New York Knicks:
Mitchell Robinson – out (ankle)
Darius Bazley – day-to-day (knee)
Key Player Matchups
Julius Randle (MIN) vs. Karl-Anthony Towns (NYK): The blockbuster trade that swapped these stars is still fresh. Randle is averaging a near triple-double for Minnesota, while Towns has been dominant in New York with multiple 30+ point double-doubles.
Mike Conley (MIN) vs. Jalen Brunson (NYK): Veteran steadiness vs. explosive scoring. Brunson is averaging 24.5 PPG and 6.8 APG, while Conley is tasked with keeping Minnesota’s offense organized without Edwards.
Rudy Gobert (MIN) vs. Isaiah Hartenstein (NYK): Gobert’s rim protection vs. Hartenstein’s hustle and rebounding.
Recent Team Form
Minnesota: Coming off a 125-109 win over Brooklyn, where Donte DiVincenzo hit six threes and Randle posted a triple-double. Defense remains top-10 in efficiency, but scoring consistency is an issue without Edwards.
New York: Beat Washington 119-102 behind Towns’ 33 points and 13 rebounds. The Knicks are 2-0 to start their seven-game homestand, with Brunson and OG Anunoby providing balance.
Series History
Teams split 1-1 last season.
Knicks have won 3 of the last 5 meetings at MSG.
The Towns-Randle trade storyline adds extra intrigue, with both players thriving in new roles.
Betting Trends
Minnesota: 2-5 ATS in last 7 road games; 4 of last 6 games have gone Over.
New York: 4-1 ATS in last 5 home games; 3 of last 4 games have gone Over.
Head-to-Head: Home team has covered in 4 of last 5 meetings.
Projected Score: Knicks 116 – Timberwolves 109
Game Odds
Minnesota Timberwolves 227.5
New York Knicks – 3.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, November 4, 2025
