Minnesota Timberwolves (14-13) vs. Atlanta Hawks (14-15)
December 23, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Atlanta Hawks +3.5; Over/Under: +224.5
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The Minnesota Timberwolves and Atlanta Hawks meet Monday in NBA action at the State Farm Arena. Here’s an Atlanta Hawks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction. This article will include an Atlanta Hawks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Pick.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves lost to the Knicks and Warriors, and they play the Mavericks, Rockets, and Spurs next. The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 109.7 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 106.7 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 25.9 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 20.2 points and 3.9 assists. Naz Reid is the third double-digit scorer and Rudy Gobert is grabbing 10.7 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 37.2 percent from beyond the arc and 78.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 33.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.6 rebounds per game.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks lost to the Grizzlies and Spurs, and they play the Bulls, Heat, and Raptors next. The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 116.6 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 119.3 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Trae Young is averaging 21.6 points and 3.9 rebounds, while De’Andre Hunter is averaging 19.8 points and 4.1 rebounds. Jalen Johnson is the third double-digit scorer, and Dyson Daniels is grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 77.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 38.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Hawks have lost seven of their last eight games against Northwest Division opponents.
- The Timberwolves have won each of their last seven Monday games.
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread in each of their last seven road games against Eastern Conference opponents after losing as favorites.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six home games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hawks’ last seven home games against Western Conference opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
- Eight of the Timberwolves’ last nine games as favorites against the Hawks have gone OVER the total points line.
Atlanta Hawks Player Facts
- Dyson Daniels ranks 1st amongst qualified players for steals per game (3.0) this season.
- Clint Capela ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (14.7) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Hawks rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (38.4%).
- The Hawks rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (15.9).
- The Timberwolves rank 3rd in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (12.1).
- The Timberwolves rank 3rd in the league for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (35.6).
Atlanta Hawks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
The Minnesota Timberwolves continue to be in this funk where the defense doesn’t show up, and they suffer bizarre losses. However, the Hawks went from having a great couple of weeks to losing and failing to cover each of their last three games. Assuming the real Timberwolves show up, this is a game they should win. We’re not being asked to lay anything crazy. Give me the Timberwolves, I guess?
