Minnesota Timberwolves vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24
At 7:30 ET, the 14-13 Timberwolves (-174) will take on the 14-15 Hawks (+146) in a non-conference matchup. Minnesota (-4) has lost two straight and is 10th in the Western Conference, while Atlanta (-3) has lost three straight and is 7th in the East. The over/under line for this game is 221 points.
This game will be played at State Farm Arena in Atlanta and can be seen on FDSS.
MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS ATLANTA HAWKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves -4
This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 7:30 ET on Monday, December 23rd.
WHY BET THE MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 127-122 in favor of the Timberwolves.
- Our projections have Anthony Edwards finishing with 27 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.
- From the field, we have the Timberwolves finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 16 threes.
Will Minnesota Find a Way to Win on the Road?
The Timberwolves fell to 14-13 on the season after a 113-103 loss to the Warriors on Saturday. Playing at home, Minnesota entered the game as 4-point favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total score of 216 points narrowly missed the over/under line of 217.5.
Golden State took control early with a 16-0 run, turning an 8-point deficit into a 31-23 lead. Minnesota fought back in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Warriors 38-29, but couldn’t complete the comeback, as they were outscored 34-28 in the final period.
In their 113-103 loss to the Warriors, the Timberwolves shot just 41.9% from the field. They connected on 14 threes at a 36.8% rate. Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo each scored 19 points, with DiVincenzo shooting 58.3% and Edwards hitting 30% of his shots.
Rudy Gobert added 18 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 87.5%. DiVincenzo and Edwards both scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Naz Reid added 10 of his 16 points in the 3rd.
Defensively, the Timberwolves were solid in the 1st and 2nd quarters, allowing just 26 and 24 points, respectively. However, they gave up 34 points in the 4th, contributing to their 113-103 loss to the Warriors. Minnesota allowed Golden State to shoot 46% from the field.
The Timberwolves struggled to contain the Warriors from beyond the arc, giving up 16 threes on 38% shooting. They also sent Golden State to the line 23 times, where the Warriors converted 17 free throws. Minnesota finished with 5 steals and 2 blocks.
Can the Hawks Grab a Win at Home?
The Hawks fell to 14-15 on the season after a 128-112 home loss to the Grizzlies on Saturday. Atlanta entered the game as +2 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 16 points. The total score of 240 points exceeded the over/under line of 232.5.
Memphis took control early with a 10-0 run, turning a 5-2 deficit into a 12-5 lead. The Hawks struggled in the first half, trailing 73-49 at the break. While they played the Grizzlies evenly in the 3rd quarter (27-27) and outscored them 36-28 in the 4th, it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.
De’Andre Hunter led the Hawks with 26 points in their 128-112 loss to the Grizzlies, shooting 64.3% from the field. Dyson Daniels added 15 points, hitting 3 threes at a 60% clip, while Jalen Johnson contributed 13 points and 11 rebounds despite shooting just 33.3%.
As a team, the Hawks shot 48.8% from the field and made 14 threes, connecting at a 36.8% rate. Hunter scored 8 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters, with Daniels also adding 8 points in the 3rd.
The Hawks’ defense struggled in the 1st quarter, giving up 43 points, and they couldn’t recover, allowing 128 points in a loss to the Grizzlies. Atlanta gave up 18 threes, with Memphis shooting 43% from beyond the arc.
Atlanta sent Memphis to the line just 13 times, with the Grizzlies hitting 10 free throws. The Hawks grabbed 35 defensive rebounds, gave up 8 offensive boards, and recorded 11 steals and 6 blocks.