Timberwolves vs. Hawks Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – December 23

Published 8:18 pm Sunday, December 22, 2024

The Atlanta Hawks (14-15) will look to end a three-game losing streak when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves (14-13) on Monday, December 23, 2024 at State Farm Arena as 4.5-point underdogs. The matchup airs at 7:30 PM ET on FDSSE and FDSN.

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Timberwolves vs. Hawks Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Monday, December 23, 2024
  • Time: 7:30 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: FDSSE and FDSN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Location: Atlanta, Georgia
  • Venue: State Farm Arena

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Timberwolves vs. Hawks Score Prediction

  • Prediction:
    Timberwolves 114 – Hawks 112

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Spread & Total Prediction for Timberwolves vs. Hawks

  • Pick ATS: Hawks (+ 4.5)
  • Computer Predicted Spread: Timberwolves (-1.8)
  • Pick OU:

    Over (222.5)

  • Computer Predicted Total: 226.1
  • The Timberwolves have covered the spread more often than the Hawks this year, sporting an ATS record of 11-16-0, as opposed to the 11-18-0 mark of the Hawks.
  • As a 4.5-point underdog or more in 2024-25, Atlanta is 6-4 against the spread compared to the 6-9 ATS record Minnesota racks up as a 4.5-point favorite.
  • Atlanta and its opponents have gone over the total 65.5% of the time this season (19 out of 29). That’s more often than Minnesota and its opponents have (12 out of 27).
  • As a moneyline favorite this year, the Timberwolves are 13-11, a better mark than the Hawks have recorded (8-8) as moneyline underdogs.

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Timberwolves Performance Insights

  • The Timberwolves have been led by their defense, as they rank fourth-best in the NBA by surrendering only 106.9 points per game. They rank 22nd in the league in points scored (109.4 per contest).
  • With 42.7 boards per game, Minnesota is 25th in the NBA. It cedes 43.6 rebounds per contest, which ranks 11th in the league.
  • The Timberwolves are averaging 25.1 assists per game, which ranks them 20th in the NBA in 2024-25.
  • Minnesota is committing 15.0 turnovers per game (21st-ranked in NBA) this year, while forcing 15.0 turnovers per contest (sixth-ranked).
  • The Timberwolves rank top-five this year in three-point shooting, ranking fifth-best in the league with 14.9 threes per game. Meanwhile, they rank 11th with a 37.2% shooting percentage from downtown.

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Hawks Performance Insights

  • The Hawks are eighth in the league in points scored (116.4 per game) and third-worst in points allowed (119.6).
  • On the glass, Atlanta is fourth-best in the NBA in rebounds (46.3 per game). It is 19th in rebounds allowed (44.3 per game).
  • With 29.7 assists per game, the Hawks are third-best in the league.
  • In terms of turnovers, Atlanta is fourth-worst in the league in committing them (15.8 per game). However it is fifth-best in forcing them (15.8 per game).
  • The Hawks make 12.3 3-pointers per game and shoot 34.5% from beyond the arc, ranking 20th and 21st, respectively, in the league.

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