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Jaden McDaniels u14.5 Points Scored (-122) Projection 12.44 (Under)
The Minnesota Timberwolves face a challenging matchup against the New York Knicks, who allow 33.3% shooting on field goals from opposing starting SFs, while the Timberwolves rank among the league's worst in drawing fouls and play at a slower pace.
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Jaden McDaniels u14.5 Points Scored (-140) Projection 12.44 (Under)
The Minnesota Timberwolves face a difficult matchup against the New York Knicks, with the opposing starting SFs averaging 33.3% shooting from the field and the Timberwolves being 9th worst in the NBA at drawing fouls, averaging only 23.5 free throw attempts per game.
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Jalen Brunson u27.5 Points Scored (-121) Projection 24.9 (Under)
The New York Knicks rank as the 5th-least aggressive offense in terms of three-point shots since last season, with their current pace being the 9th slowest in the NBA, while the Minnesota Timberwolves' starting PGs have the lowest field goal percentage and the 10th slowest tempo, limiting scoring opportunities and free-throw attempts.
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Jaden McDaniels o14.5 Points Scored
Jaden McDaniels's scoring increase may be influenced by Anthony Edwards's absence, but he also scored in the season opener with Edwards present and is expected to maintain his offensive assertiveness.
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Jalen Brunson o27.5 Points Scored
Brunson, who scored 16 points on 6-17 shooting in his last game, had scored at least 29 points in his previous five games and faces a Timberwolves team ranked 22nd in defensive rating and 27th in points allowed to point guards.
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Jaden McDaniels o13.5 Points Scored
Jaden McDaniels's scoring increase may be partially attributed to Anthony Edwards's absence, but he also performed well in the season opener with Edwards present.
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