Hawks vs. Timberwolves Prediction, Odds, Picks, Spread

The Atlanta Hawks are on their way to take over Minnesota Timberwolves Monday evening. This game will continue with our NBA odds series as we share the Hawks-Timberwolves prediction and picks. We’ll also let you know how to watch the game.

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NBA odds: Hawks-Timberwolves odds

Atlanta Hawks: +10.5 (-110)

Moneiline: +360

Minnesota Timberwolves: -10.5 (-110)

Moneilines: -460

Over: 219.5 (-110)

Under: 219.5 (-110)

How to watch Hawks vs. Timberwolves

Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00 PM PT

TV: FanDuel Sports Network Southeast, FanDuel Sports Network North

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Why the Hawks could cover the spread/win

The Hawks aren’t the best team, but they score pretty well. Atlanta is ninth in the NBA with 116.3 points per game. Their field goal percentage isn’t great, but they have plenty of shots. Atlanta has the third highest number of shots per game in the NBA, and the third most shots at the free throw line. The Hawks will need to be at their best on the offensive end of the floor if they want to win this game.

Atlanta has already played the Timberwolves once this season. They won that game by 13 points, and they scored 117. 65 of those points came in the second half. The Hawks shot 53.4 percent from the field and 50.0 percent from beyond the arc in the win. Additionally, the Hawks made 21 of their 26 free throws. If the Hawks have a similar game in this one, they will have a chance to cover the spread.

The Hawks were also very good defensively in their first game against the Timberwolves. They held Minnesota to 104 points and the Timberwolves really struggled to shoot the ball. The Timberwolves shot 42.9 percent from the floor and 32.6 percent from beyond the arc. Additionally, the Hawks held the Timberwolves to just 13 free throw attempts. That kind of defensive play is exactly what the Hawks need to cover the spread on Monday night.

Why the Timberwolves could cover the spread/win

As mentioned, Minnesota struggled against the Hawks in their first matchup. I wouldn’t expect it to happen again, though. The Hawks allow 118.9 points per game, which ranks third in the NBA. In addition, the Hawks allowed opponents to shoot 47.8 percent from the floor, which is fourth in the NBA. Additionally, the Hawks are allowing their opponents to shoot 37.7 percent from beyond the arc, the second-highest number in the NBA. With how much Atlanta struggles on defense, the Timberwolves will have a great chance to cover the spread.

Minnesota scored 115 and 134 points in the last two games. Those wins came against two very good teams in the Denver Nuggets and Dallas Mavericks. In those two games, the Timberwolves are shooting over 50 percent and 42.4 percent from beyond the arc. They are playing very well in attack, and that should be the case again on Monday. Given how much the Hawks struggle on defense, the Timberwolves have a chance to win.

One thing to keep in mind is Tree Young’s absence. Young is out Monday night with a hamstring injury and will be missed. The Hawks score fewer points per game when Young is out, and that will hurt them against a good defensive team like the Timberwolves. With Young out for this game, expect the Timberwolves to roll pretty easily.

Hawks-Timberwolves final prediction and pick

Trae Young is out, and the Hawks are on a four-game losing streak. I’ll take the Timberwolves to cover the spread.

Hawks-Timberwolves final forecast and pick: Timberwolves -10.5 (-110)