The Minnesota Timberwolves play host to the Atlanta Hawks at the Target Center on Monday night. Here’s a Timberwolves vs Hawks Prediction. This article will include a Timberwolves vs Hawks Pick.
Atlanta Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks have cooled off recently as they are now hoping to avoid a fifth straight defeat after getting thrashed by the Raptors in a 117-94 loss on Saturday. Vit Krejci led the team with 20 points and seven assists, Onyeka Okongwu added 19 points with eight rebounds and five assists while Trae Young chipped in with 16 points and four assists. As a team, the Hawks shot just 39 percent from the field and 11 of 37 from the 3-point line as they did their best to stay within striking distance in the first half, but they just couldn’t make their shots in the second half to avoid getting blown out in their own building. Larry Nance Jr shot just two of 10 for his four points, while Bojan Bogdanovic shot just two of 12 for his four points off the bench.
Minnesota Timberwolves
Meanwhile, the Minnesota Timberwolves have been in decent form as they’ve won seven of their last 11 games overall and they will be eager to keep it going after routing the Nuggets in a 133-104 home win on Saturday. Anthony Edwards led the team with 34 points and nine assists on 14 of 23 shooting, Julius Randle added 21 points with seven assists while Rudy Gobert tallied 14 points with 14 rebounds and five assists. As a team, the Timberwolves shot a healthy 55 percent from the field and 14 of 30 from the 3-point line as they set the tone with 40 points in the first quarter to jump out in front before they dominated the second half by 62-43 to earn the statement win at home.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Hawks have lost 11 of their last 12 road games against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The home team has won each of the last four games between the Hawks and Timberwolves.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven road games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread in each of their last four games as favorites following a home win.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Hawks have won each of their last five games as underdogs following a home loss.
- The Timberwolves have lost three of their last four games as home favorites following a win.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine games as home favorites against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Hawks have covered the spread in each of their last eight games as underdogs following a home loss.
Atlanta Hawks Player Facts
- Dyson Daniels ranks 1st amongst qualified players for steals per game (3.1) this season.
- Onyeka Okongwu ranks 3rd amongst qualified Forwards for FG% (56.0%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Timberwolves rank 3rd in the league for three-point percentage this season (38.4%).
- The Timberwolves rank 3rd in the league for Q2 opponent points per game this season (26.4).
- The Hawks rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (14.7).
- The Hawks rank T1st in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (60.0%).
Timberwolves vs Hawks Prediction
The Hawks have ruled out Trae Young again and they have Larry Nance Jr and Zaccharie Risacher as questionable for this one, while the Timberwolves have all their key players healthy. These teams last met on Dec 23 and it was the Hawks who romped to a 117-104 win, but with the Hawks missing so many key players, I am looking at the in-form Timberwolves to bounce back and get their revenge in this one behind another big game from Edwards.