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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: December 23, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET

Venue: State Farm Arena — Atlanta, GA

Article updated Dec 23, 2:20 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Atlanta Hawks are set to face off in an inter-conference matchup on Monday evening. Both teams are coming off recent losses, with the

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The Minnesota Timberwolves and Atlanta Hawks are set to face off in an inter-conference matchup on Monday evening. Both teams are coming off recent losses, with the Timberwolves falling to the Warriors and the Hawks losing to the Grizzlies. Despite each squad securing a home win last season, Minnesota opens as the betting favorite at -4, with the current line at Minnesota -3.5. Will the Hawks be able to bounce back with a home victory? Continue reading for the prediction.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Timberwolves -170 | Hawks +145

Spread: Timberwolves -3.5 (-110) | Hawks +3.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 223.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 63%.

Minnesota Timberwolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves are currently on a road trip, having lost three of their past five games. Despite recent struggles, they have covered the spread in two of their last five games. Anthony Edwards has been averaging 25.6 points and 5.4 rebounds per game, but has had some mediocre performances recently. Julius Randle has been solid for the team, averaging 20.1 points per game on 48% shooting. Naz Reid has been struggling with shooting recently, while Rudy Gobert has been consistent in his performances. Minnesota has had success on the road, going 3-2 in their last five road games and covering the spread in four of those games. They have struggled offensively, averaging 109.5 points per game and shooting 45.89% from the field. Defensively, they have been strong, allowing only 106.9 points per game and ranking fourth in the league in defense. Their overall record is 14-13, with an 11-16 ATS record. For those interested in NBA betting, our top NBA Handicappers can provide expert assistance during the season.

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Atlanta Hawks Analysis

The Atlanta Hawks have shown improvement this season after a slow start, winning six of their past ten games. Despite recent losses, they are only 3.5 games out of the top spot in their division. Star player Trae Young has been dealing with a heel injury but has still put up impressive numbers. Jalen Johnson and De'Andre Hunter have also been key contributors on the team. The Hawks have had mixed results at home recently but are still posting solid offensive numbers, ranking eighth in the league for scoring. Their defense, however, ranks 27th in the league for points allowed. Overall, the Hawks have a power ranking of 20 and are 14-15 on the season. In their upcoming matchup against Minnesota, the Hawks will need to improve their defense to secure a win.

Minnesota Timberwolves Struggle as Atlanta Hawks Fly High in Recent NBA Matchups

The Minnesota Timberwolves have had a recent performance that can be described as mediocre, with a 2-3 record in their last five games, including losses to the Knicks and Warriors in their most recent matchups. On the other hand, the Atlanta Hawks have shown stronger results, winning six of their last ten games, with notable victories against the Cavaliers and Knicks. The Hawks have also notably improved their defense, holding their opponents to 112 points or fewer in six of their past ten games, which is significantly lower than their season average of 119 points. In contrast, the Timberwolves have struggled to score enough points to secure wins, scoring 106 points or fewer in four of their last five games. In today's NBA, it is challenging to win games when only scoring 100-105 points.

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SportsJaw Timberwolves vs Hawks archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Timberwolves vs Hawks matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Minnesota Timberwolves-177 → -156Moved
  • Moneyline · Atlanta Hawks+148 → +135Moved
  • Spread · Minnesota Timberwolves-4 (-110) → -3 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Atlanta Hawks+4 (-110) → +3 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over222 (-110) → 224 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under222 (-110) → 224 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Minnesota Timberwolves
3-1 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 2-8-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Atlanta Hawks
2-2 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-23T07:20:52.312Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Atlanta Hawks have shown improvement this season after a slow start, winning six of their past ten games. Despite recent losses, they are only 3.5 games out of the top spot in their division. Star player Trae Young has been dealing with a heel injury but has still put up impressive numbers. Jalen Johnson and De'Andre Hunter have also been key contributors on the team. The Hawks have had mixed results at home recently but are still posting solid offensive numbers, ranking eighth in the league for scoring. Their defense, however, ranks 27th in the league for points allowed. Overall, the Hawks have a power ranking of 20 and are 14-15 on the season. In their upcoming matchup against Minnesota, the Hawks will need to improve their defense to secure a win.

Recent head-to-head

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Final result

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Atlanta Hawks defeated Minnesota Timberwolves 117-104

Atlanta Hawks defeated Minnesota Timberwolves 117-104 on December 23, 2024, a 13-point decision in the series. Atlanta Hawks' strongest period was the 1st quarter, when it outscored its opponent 35-19. Against SportsJaw's recorded Minnesota Timberwolves -3 (-110) spread, Atlanta Hawks covered, while the 221 combined points finished under the recorded total of 224.

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Tipster picks

  • WarbuczSpread · Atlanta Hawks +3.5 (-110)Win
  • BjenkinsSpread · Atlanta Hawks +3.5 (-110)Win
  • SfdanSpread · Minnesota Timberwolves -3.5 (-110)Loss