The Atlanta Hawks (36-36) face the Minnesota Timberwolves (36-37) on Wednesday at Target Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Hawks vs. Timberwolves odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Hawks prevailed as 13.5-point home favorites in a 129-107 win over the Detroit Pistons Tuesday. Atlanta is only 1 game ahead of the Toronto Raptors for the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference.
The Timberwolves edged out the New York Knicks 140-134 Monday to cover as 8-point road underdogs. Minnesota is only half a game behind the Dallas Mavericks for the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference.
The Timberwolves won 136-115 and covered as 4.5-point road underdogs and the Over (241) cashed when these teams first met on March 13.
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Hawks at Timberwolves odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:27 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Hawks +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Timberwolves -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Hawks +4.5 (-112) | Timberwolves -4.5 (-108)
- Over/Under (O/U): 241.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Hawks at Timberwolves key injuries
Hawks
- Not yet submitted
Timberwolves
- G Anthony Edwards (ankle) questionable
- G Jaylen Nowell (knee) questionable
- F Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Hawks at Timberwolves picks and predictions
Prediction
Timberwolves 122, Hawks 114
Moneyline
AVOID.
Even though the Timberwolves (-175) are expected to secure the win at home, taking them straight up at the current odds isn’t advised as they should win by margin and provide better value on the spread.
Against the spread
TIMBERWOLVES -4.5 (-108) is the pick in this matchup assuming that one of either or both Edwards or Towns returns Wednesday. The Hawks are on the 2nd leg of a back-to-back and G Dejounte Murray could be sidelined again due to an illness.
Atlanta is 0-6 ATS in its last 6 games after scoring 125 or more points in its previous game and 0-4 ATS in its last 4 games playing on 0 days of rest.
Over/Under
UNDER 241.5 (-110) is how I’d wager on the total despite these teams being fast-paced squads. Minnesota is 13th in defensive rating and I’m expecting the Timberwolves to be more competitive with them as they desperately need every win they can get ahead of the playoffs.
The Hawks are 12-12 to the Under in their 24 games as road underdogs this season and the Timberwolves are 11-11 to the Under in their 22 games as home favorites.
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