Timberwolves vs Knicks NBA Preseason Prediction and Preview, Oct 12
Preseason, Monday, October 12: the Timberwolves take on the Knicks in New York at 7:30 PM ET.
Price: Knicks 57¢, Timberwolves 43¢ (Polymarket, as of Mon 6:37 AM ET)
Kalshi: Knicks 54¢, Timberwolves 46¢
Live price and every move: NBA WIRE
What the price says
The market makes the Knicks the favorite at 57¢; the Timberwolves are 43¢. Kalshi has the Knicks 3¢ cheaper at 54¢. That is down 12¢ from the Knicks’ opening price of 69¢.
Who will play, and for how long
Starters usually play 15 to 20 minutes, and some sit out. The fourth quarter belongs to players fighting for the last roster spots.
Availability
As of Mon 6:37 AM ET. Expect updates before tip; in preseason, teams often rest healthy players without listing them.
Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves): Day-To-Day, rest, expected back Oct 12
LaMelo Ball (Timberwolves): Day-To-Day, rest, expected back Oct 12
Jaden McDaniels (Timberwolves): Day-To-Day, rest, expected back Oct 12
Jonathan Kuminga (Timberwolves): Day-To-Day, rest, expected back Oct 12
Ayo Dosunmu (Timberwolves): Day-To-Day, rest, expected back Oct 12
Donte DiVincenzo (Timberwolves): Out, right achilles, expected back Apr 1
Kevin McCullar Jr. (Knicks): Day-To-Day, coach's decision, expected back Oct 12
Tony Bradley (Knicks): Day-To-Day, coach's decision, expected back Oct 12
Ochai Agbaji (Knicks): Day-To-Day, coach's decision, expected back Oct 12
Drew Eubanks (Knicks): Day-To-Day, coach's decision, expected back Oct 12
The rotations, by last season’s numbers
These are 2025-26 numbers on current rosters: a guide to who the regulars are, not to tonight’s minutes.
Timberwolves
Anthony Edwards: 35.0 min, 31.5% usage, 28.8 pts, 5.0 reb, 3.7 ast
LaMelo Ball: 28.0 min, 32.0% usage, 20.1 pts, 4.8 reb, 7.1 ast (new, was CHA)
Jaden McDaniels: 31.7 min, 18.5% usage, 14.8 pts, 4.2 reb, 2.7 ast
Rudy Gobert: 31.3 min, 12.9% usage, 10.9 pts, 11.5 reb, 1.7 ast
Ayo Dosunmu: 28.9 min, 19.0% usage, 14.4 pts, 4.2 reb, 3.5 ast
Out: Donte DiVincenzo.
Knicks
Jalen Brunson: 35.0 min, 30.3% usage, 26.0 pts, 3.3 reb, 6.8 ast
Karl-Anthony Towns: 31.0 min, 25.9% usage, 20.1 pts, 11.9 reb, 3.0 ast
O.G. Anunoby: 33.2 min, 19.7% usage, 16.7 pts, 5.2 reb, 2.2 ast
Mikal Bridges: 32.8 min, 17.3% usage, 14.4 pts, 3.8 reb, 3.7 ast
Josh Hart: 30.2 min, 16.6% usage, 12.0 pts, 7.4 reb, 4.8 ast
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FAQ
Who is favored in Timberwolves vs Knicks?
The Knicks are the shorter side, so a win on them pays less per contract than the Timberwolves. Both prices sit at the top of this page and update live on NBA WIRE.
When and where is Timberwolves vs Knicks?
Monday, October 12, at 7:30 PM ET, in New York.
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