Hawks vs. Timberwolves Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on December 23rd, 2024

Arena and City where Hawks vs. Timberwolves will be playing

December 23rd, 2024 is the date when the Hawks and the Timberwolves clash in a thrilling NBA game in Atlanta, GA at State Farm Arena. Maximize your chances of winning by checking out our picks and predictions.

Introduction to the Hawks vs. Timberwolves betting tip and prediction

The Eastern Conference and Western Conference go head-to-head in this NBA showdown on December 23rd, 2024, at 18:30. The Hawks enters as 4 point underdogs in the contest. In the previous game between these two teams, the Hawks were -1 point favorites and won the game against Timberwolves, 109-106. The over/under for the upcoming game is 221.5 points. In the previous meeting, the over/under was 212 points, and the over was victorious.

The 2024-2025 basketball season has highlighted the significance of the 3-point shot in the game. Let's examine how different teams are faring from long distance. Currently, the Hawks are making 34.5% of their 3-point attempts, showcasing their sharpshooting skills. On the other hand, the Timberwolves are converting on 37.2% of their 3-pointers, which is a testament to their long-range accuracy. As for shot selection, the Hawks are opting for 3-pointers on 39% of their attempts, while the Timberwolves are taking 47% of their field goal attempts from downtown.

Atlanta Hawks

How are the Hawks playing this season?

The Hawks comes into this game with a 14-15 record, and they are currently 8th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Hawks are 6-4 in their last 10 games.

Did the Hawks win their most recent game?

No, Hawks fell to the Grizzlies, 128-112. Trae Young scored 19 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Hawks

The leading scorer for the Hawks this season is Trae Young, who is averaging 21.6 points per game.

Other Team Leaders for the Hawks

Coming into the December 23rd, 2024 contest, Jalen Johnson leads the Hawks with 10.1 rebounds per game. In the last match, he made 43.75 points in DraftKings and 42.2 fantasy points in FanDuel. Trae Young has a team-high 12.2 assists per game The steals leader for the Hawks is Dyson Daniels (3 steals per game). He has 40.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 43.6 FanDuel fantasy points for the last game. In terms of swatting shots, Jalen Johnson is leading the way for the Hawks with 1.1 blocks per game. His DFS production in the last game is as follows: 43.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 42.2 FanDuel fantasy points per game.

Hawks Team Analysis

The Hawks' point differential this season is -3.2 points per game, which ranks 21st in the NBA. They are averaging 116.4 points per game while allowing 119.6 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Hawks are making 12.3 shots per game, which ranks 20th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Hawks are making 18.7 per game, which ranks 4th in the NBA.

Projected Hawks Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Timberwolves, the Hawks' starting lineup consisted of Clint Capela, De'Andre Hunter, Vít Krejčí, Dejounte Murray and Trae Young. For the upcoming matchup, the Hawks has the following injuries: Kobe Bufkin is out (shoulder), Seth Lundy is out (ankle) Onyeka Okongwu is out (knee), Trae Young is questionable (heel) and Cody Zeller is out (personal).

Minnesota Timberwolves

How are the Timberwolves playing this season?

The Timberwolves head this game with a 14-13 record, and they are currently 10th in the Western Conference standings. The Timberwolves are 6-4 in their last 10 games.

Did the Timberwolves win their most recent game?

No, Timberwolves came up short against the Warriors, 113-103. Rudy Gobert scored 25 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Timberwolves

The leading scorer for the Timberwolves this season is Anthony Edwards, who is averaging 25.6 points per game. Anthony Edwards also leads the team in minutes played per game with 35.93. In the last game, scored 36.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 33.9 FanDuel fantasy points.

Other Team Leaders for the Timberwolves

Rudy Gobert is leading the way with 10.8 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 41 points in DraftKings and 40.4 in FanDuel. Mike Conley is dishing out a team-high 4.6 assists per game. He has 14.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 13.9 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, the Timberwolves' leader is Mike Conley with 1.4 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 14.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 13.9 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks' leader for the Timberwolves is Rudy Gobert, who is sending back 1.4 shots per game. He scored 41 DraftKings fantasy points and 40.4 FanDuel fantasy points in his last game.

Timberwolves Team Analysis

The Timberwolves' point differential this season is 2.5 points per game, which ranks 9th in the NBA. They are averaging 109.4 points per game while allowing 106.9 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Timberwolves are making 14.9 shots per game, which ranks 6th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Timberwolves are making 16.2 per game, which ranks 20th in the NBA.

Projected Timberwolves' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Hawks, the Timberwolves' starting five were Rudy Gobert, Karl-Anthony Towns, Jaden McDaniels, Anthony Edwards and Mike Conley. For the upcoming matchup, Timberwolves has the following injury: Joe Ingles is out (calf).

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

With the Hawks coming into this game as 4 point underdogs the suggestion is to bet at the Hawks.

Money Line betting suggestion

Hawks are a 4 money line underdog for the game against the Timberwolves, and the suggestion is to pick the Timberwolves.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Hawks and Timberwolves is 221.5 points, so the suggestion is to take the under.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Hawks and Timberwolves have combined for just 4 overtime games this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.