The New York Knicks (17-15) host the Minnesota Timberwolves (24-7) on New Year's Day at 3 p.m. ET. For this game, SportsLine consensus lists the Timberwolves as the 1.5-point favorites, while the over/under is 222.5 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our NBA odds page). OG Anunoby is expected to make his debut for New York after being acquired via trade from the Raptors over the weekend. 

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The model has considered that Minnesota guard Anthony Edwards is an exceptional offensive force. Edwards glides to the rim and has a knack for knocking down jumpers. The Georgia product leads the team in points (26) with 5.4 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game. In his last outing, Edwards racked up 31 points, three assists and three blocks.

The model also knows New York guard Jalen Brunson continues to thrive. Brunson scores at will from all three levels while using his playmaking skills to spread the ball. The Villanova product averages 25.9 points and six assists per game. On Saturday versus the Pacers, Brunson had 28 points and six assists.

The model has simulated Timberwolves vs. Knicks 10,000 times and the results are in. We can tell you that the model is leaning Over on the point total, and it also says one side of the spread hits in well over 50% of simulations!

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