Minnesota Timberwolves vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/31

The Minnesota Timberwolves will take on the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. The game is set for Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at 3:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on FDSS.

Minnesota enters the game with a record of 21-12. They are led by Head Coach Chris Finch and are currently ranked 6th in the Western Conference. Atlanta holds a 15-19 record and is led by Head Coach Quin Snyder. The Hawks are looking to break a seven-game losing streak.

Timberwolves vs Hawks Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Atlanta Hawks
  • Venue: State Farm Arena
  • Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Timberwolves Spread -4.5 (-110), Hawks Spread +4.5 (-110), Timberwolves MoneyLine -180, Hawks MoneyLine +151, Over/Under 243.5

Minnesota Timberwolves Team Preview

The Minnesota Timberwolves have had mixed results in their recent games. They secured a big win against the Chicago Bulls with a score of 136-101. Anthony Edwards stood out with 23 points, while Naz Reid contributed 33 points and 7 rebounds.

In the game against the Brooklyn Nets, the Timberwolves fell short, losing 107-123. Anthony Edwards led with 28 points and 7 rebounds. Despite the loss, Julius Randle provided 13 points and 11 assists.

Anthony Edwards has been a key player this season, averaging 29.1 points per game. Julius Randle also makes a significant impact with 22.4 points and 5.9 assists per game. The team has an offensive average of 119.3 points per game, ranking them 9th in the league.

Atlanta Hawks Team Preview

The Atlanta Hawks have faced some challenges recently, with three straight losses. They scored 129 against the Thunder but allowed 140 points. In their game against the Knicks, they lost 128-125, showing close competition.

Onyeka Okongwu has been a standout player for the Hawks. He scored 31 points against the Knicks and grabbed 14 rebounds in two of their last three games. Jalen Johnson also played well, with a strong performance of 24 points and 10 assists against the Heat.

As the season continues, the Hawks are ranked 10th in points per game with 119.1. They lead the league in assists per game, averaging 31.1. However, they need to improve on defense, as they allow 120.6 points per game, ranking 25th.

BTB Betting Pick

The Timberwolves are favored by 4.5 points against the Hawks. Minnesota allows 114.2 points per game, while Atlanta scores 119.1 points per game. With the Timberwolves’ strong defense and the Hawks’ high points allowed, picking Minnesota to cover the spread at -4.5 (-110) seems reasonable. A projected score of Timberwolves 124, Hawks 118 supports this pick.

The total for the game is set at 243.5. The Timberwolves and Hawks have offensive stats that suggest a high-scoring game. However, Minnesota’s defense is ranked 11th in points allowed. Considering these factors, the under at 243.5 (-113) is the safer pick. A projected total score of 242 aligns with this choice.