Minnesota Timberwolves vs Atlanta Hawks Preview
At 8:00 ET, the Timberwolves (-817) will host the Hawks (+553) in a non-conference matchup. Minnesota is currently favored by 13 points and the over/under line is set at 226.5.
Atlanta comes into this game having lost four straight and will be looking to improve their record of 36-44. The Timberwolves, who are 55-25, are currently second in the Western Conference.
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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Atlanta Hawks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Hawks and Timberwolves did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Timberwolves have the leg up at 2-1. However, against the spread the Hawks went 2-1. The over/under record in these matchups was 3-0 on an average of 246 points per game.
- Although Atlanta has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 106 points per game in these games.
- In their last three games at home, the Timberwolves have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 107 points per game in this stretch.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Hawks have a straight up record of 0-3 and an ATS mark of 0-3.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Timberwolves have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction
In their last game, the Hawks lost to the Hornets by a score of 115-114. The O/U line for that game was 227 points. This marked the 3rd straight game for Atlanta that went over the O/U line.
Coming into today’s game, the Hawks are 36-44 on the season and are currently in 10th place in the Eastern Conference. Against the spread, they are 28-52 overall and have failed to cover in their last five games.
On the road, the Hawks are 13-26 ATS and have an ATS scoring differential of -4.6 points per game. As the underdog, they are 12-26 straight-up and 13-25 vs. the spread.
This season, Atlanta has played in games with higher O/U lines than 226.5 points in 59 of their 80 games. The average O/U line for their games is 235.2 points, and their over/under record for the season is 45-35.
For the season, the Hawks are 3-13 as the underdog vs. the spread and have gone 12-26 as the underdog straight-up. In the Eastern Conference, they are 22-29 compared to 14-15 against the West.
When playing on the road, the Hawks are scoring 115.0 points per game, which is 11th in the NBA. Overall, the Hawks are 6th in scoring at 118.5 points per game. So far this season, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 56.2% of their games.
Atlanta is 5th in the league in pace at 100.2 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, the Hawks are 19th in the NBA at 46%. When it comes to two-point shooting, Atlanta is 20th in the league at 53%.
From beyond the arc, the Hawks are 6th in three-point attempts and 15th in three-point shooting at 36%. In terms of free throws, Atlanta is 7th in both attempts and makes at 23.2 and 18.5 per game, respectively.
Coming into the game, the Hawks will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 120.2 points per game (27th). In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Hawks defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 56.9% while allowing 38.7% from downtown.
In their last game, the Timberwolves fell to the Nuggets by a score of 116-107. Minnesota was 7.5-point underdogs going into the game, and the O/U line was 213.
This season, Minnesota is 41-39 on the over/under, and the over has hit in their last three games. Today’s O/U line is set at 226.5, which is higher than their season average of 221.
For the season, Minnesota’s games have averaged a combined 219.4 points per game. In their last game, the teams combined for 223 points.
Minnesota’s ATS record for the season is 40-39, and they have won three straight games vs. the spread. At home, they are 18-21 ATS compared to 22-18 on the road.
The Timberwolves are currently 2nd in the Western Conference with a record of 55-25. In the West, they are 37-14 against other conference opponents and 12-4 in the Northwest Division.
As the favorite, Minnesota has a record of 46-15 and is favored by 13 points today. Their ATS record as the favorite is 29-31, and they have gone 4-0 as the favorite.
At home, the Timberwolves are averaging 112.2 points per game, which is 22nd in the NBA. For the season, they are 18th in scoring at 113.1 points per game. In terms of pace, Minnesota is 21st in the league at 97 possessions per game.
Minnesota is an above-average shooting team, ranking 9th in field goal percentage at 48%. They are also 9th in true shooting percentage. From beyond the arc, the Timberwolves are the most accurate team in the NBA, hitting 38% of their three-point attempts.
When it comes to getting to the free-throw line, Minnesota is 9th in attempts at 22.8 per game. In terms of assists, they are 15th in the league at 26.7 per game.
On defense, the Timberwolves come into the game ranked 1st in the league in points allowed at 106.3 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 118 points per contest (24th). When it comes to forced turnovers, the Timberwolves are forcing 13.2 per game, which is 19th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 6th in blocked shots at 6 per game.
With a 13-point advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Timberwolves to secure a 113-109 victory.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Tips
- Take the Timberwolves on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Hawks (+13)
- Our NBA model projects 222 points, and we suggest taking the under
Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report
- Karl-Anthony Towns – Knee – Questionable
- Jaylen Clark – Achilles – Out
Atlanta Hawks Injury Report
- Clint Capela – Rest – Questionable
- Wesley Matthews – Hamstring – Out
- Dejounte Murray – Quad – Questionable
- Onyeka Okongwu – Toe – Out
- Saddiq Bey – ACL – Out
- Jalen Johnson – Ankle – Out
- AJ Griffin – Ankle – Questionable
- Seth Lundy – Ankle – Out
