Atlanta Hawks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Atlanta Hawks will be facing off against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center in a non-conference matchup on Friday night. The Hawks, currently 10th in the Eastern Conference with a 2-2 record, are on a four-game losing streak after a close 115-114 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. The Timberwolves, standing second in the Western Conference with a 3-1 record, are looking to bounce back from a 116-107 road loss to the Denver Nuggets. This will be the second and final meeting between the two teams this season, with the Hawks claiming a 127-113 victory in their previous encounter. Minnesota is favored to win with an opening line of -13, which has since shifted to Minnesota -14.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Hawks +628 | Timberwolves -933

Spread: Hawks +14 (-110) | Timberwolves -14 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 226 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 90%.

Atlanta Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks recently suffered a disappointing loss to the Charlotte Hornets, despite shooting well offensively. Bogdan Bogdanovic performed well with 19 points, 1 rebound, 8 assists, and 1 steal in 22 minutes. The team's defense was lacking, allowing Charlotte to shoot over 50% from the field. The Hawks rank 6th in offense, averaging 118.53 points per game, but struggle defensively, allowing 120.20 points per game. There are several players listed as questionable for upcoming games due to injury. Atlanta's offensive stats are solid, with strong shooting percentages and rebounding numbers, but they need to improve defensively to find more success.