The Timberwolves are coming into this game with a 24-7 record this season and they are currently sitting in 1st place of the Western Conference. They have won their last 2 straight as well as 4 of their last 5 games with their only loss in that span coming against a very good Thunder team. They are going up against a Knicks team that is 17-15 this season and has not been playing well in their recent games. They have lost their last 3 straight games and all of those losses were by 9+ points. They have also played their last 3 straight games on the road and are playing their 1st game back at home since trading RJ Barrett away. They will have OG Anunoby for this game but his addition to the lineup will take some time to get used to and that will put them at a disadvantage here against a hot Timberwolves team that is healthy and has been on a roll recently. The Timberwolves are striving to be the best team in the NBA right now and are looking to keep their lead in the Western Conference. The Timberwolves are already the better team here but the change in the lineup for the Knicks will also mess up their flow in this game. The Timberwolves will cover the spread in this game.