Atlanta Hawks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Hawks vs Timberwolves prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Minneapolis.

  • The Hawks look to improve on their 22-23 record.
  • Atlanta has an effective field goal percentage of 53% (21st).
  • The Hawks are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Timberwolves.
  • The Timberwolves have a 24-21 so far this season.
  • Defensively, Minnesota are giving up 108.1 points per game.
  • The Timberwolves are coming off a 133-104 win vs. the Hawks.

Hawks vs Timberwolves Prediction

At 8:00 ET, the Hawks (22-23) will try to snap their four-game losing streak against the Timberwolves (24-21), who have won two straight. Minnesota is favored by 10 and is 7th in the West, while Atlanta is 9th in the East.

TV: FDSN, O/U: 220.5

Hawks vs. Timberwolves Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Atlanta Hawks at Minnesota Timberwolves
  • Where: Minneapolis at Target Center
  • Date: Monday, January 27th
  • Betting Odds MIN -10, ATL +356 | MIN -464 O/U 220.5

Hawks Preview: Can the Hawks Lock in a Road Win?

The Hawks fell to 22-23 on the season after a 117-94 home loss to the Raptors on Saturday. Atlanta, favored by six points, not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 211 fell short of the 233-point O/U line.

Atlanta started strong, leading 27-22 after the 1st quarter, but a 10-0 run by Toronto shifted momentum. The Raptors outscored the Hawks 33-21 in the 2nd quarter and 31-22 in the 3rd, leaving Atlanta trailing 86-70 heading into the 4th. Toronto closed out the game with a 31-24 advantage in the final period.

In their 117-94 loss to the Raptors, the Hawks struggled offensively, shooting just 39.3% from the field and 29.7% from three-point range, hitting only 11 threes. Vít Krejčí led the way with 20 points, connecting on 6 threes at a 54.5% clip, and added 7 assists.

Onyeka Okongwu contributed 19 points on 70% shooting, while Trae Young finished with 16 points. Krejčí scored 9 points in the 1st quarter, and Dyson Daniels added 8 of his 13 points in the opening period.

Defensively, the Hawks started strong, giving up just 22 points in the 1st quarter, but they struggled in the 2nd, allowing 33 points. The Raptors scored 31 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters, leading to a 117-point performance against Atlanta.

The Hawks held the Raptors to 11 made threes on 36% shooting from deep. Toronto also went 22/25 from the free-throw line. Atlanta grabbed 35 defensive rebounds, gave up 9 offensive boards, and recorded 14 steals and 5 blocks.

Timberwolves Preview: Will the Timberwolves Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?

The Hawks dropped to 22-23 on the season after a 117-94 loss to the Raptors on Saturday. Atlanta, favored by 6 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 211, falling short of the 233-point O/U line.

Atlanta started strong, leading 27-22 after the 1st quarter, but a 10-0 run by Toronto shifted momentum. The Raptors outscored the Hawks 33-21 in the 2nd quarter and continued to pull away, leading 86-70 going into the 4th, where they outscored Atlanta 31-24.

In their win over the Nuggets, the Timberwolves shot 55.8% from the field and hit 14 threes at a 46.7% clip. Anthony Edwards led the way with 34 points and 9 assists, shooting 60.9% overall.

Edwards scored 16 points in the 3rd quarter, while Rudy Gobert added 9 of his 14 points in the opening period. Julius Randle contributed 21 points and 7 rebounds.

Despite allowing 31 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters, the Timberwolves tightened up defensively in the 4th, giving up just 13 points to secure a 133-104 win over the Nuggets. Minnesota sent Denver to the line only 13 times, where they made 7 free throws.

From beyond the arc, the Timberwolves held the Nuggets to 11 made threes on 34% shooting. Defensively, Minnesota recorded 14 steals and 4 blocks in the game.

Hawks vs Timberwolves Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • The Hawks are 2-1 ATS in their three last road games and 2-1 straight-up.
  • Across their last three home contests, Minnesota has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 112 points per game.
  • The Hawks have played well in their last five games as the betting underdog, going 3-2 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.
  • Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Timberwolves have gone 2-8 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 6-4.

Hawks vs Timberwolves Prediction

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