Atlanta Hawks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction & Picks - NBA

Prediction published on 1/27/25, 2:50 AM  by Erik Gibbs | Modified on 1/27/25 at 2:56 AM in NBA Picks

The Atlanta Hawks head to Minnesota on Monday night, desperate to break their four-game losing streak and regain their footing after falling below .500 for the season. Atlanta’s recent struggles were on full display Friday night in a 117-94 home loss to the Toronto Raptors. Despite the Raptors’ poor road record heading into the series, they swept the Hawks in back-to-back games. Offensive inefficiency plagued Atlanta, as they shot under 40% from the field and less than 30% from beyond the arc. Vit Krejci led the team with 20 points, but star point guard Trae Young had an uncharacteristically poor performance, finishing with just 16 points and a season-low four assists. Now, the Hawks face a tougher challenge on the road against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Timberwolves, sitting at 24-21, are coming off a dominant 133-104 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night. They controlled the game from start to finish, fueled by a 40-point first quarter. Anthony Edwards was the star of the night, dropping 34 points and setting a new franchise record for career three-pointers. Edwards scored 23 of his points in the second half, showcasing his ability to take over games. Rudy Gobert added a solid double-double with 14 points and 14 rebounds, while Julius Randle contributed 21 points. The win marked Minnesota’s second straight and kept them climbing in the competitive Western Conference standings.