It must be nice to be on a seven-game losing streak and still be in the postseason picture. That is the luxurious life for the Atlanta Hawks in the Eastern Conference, though if their spiral continues much longer, maybe Milwaukee or Charlotte will knock them out of the No. 10 seed.
The Minnesota Timberwolves should ensure that the spiral continues at least into 2026.
My Timberwolves vs. Hawks predictions and NBA picks doubt both teams’ focus, but Minnesota has more offensive firepower to make up for it on Wednesday, December 31.
Timberwolves vs Hawks prediction
Timberwolves vs Hawks best bet: Over 243.5 (-110)
While this is a hefty total, the mid-afternoon tip helps its cause. When the Minnesota Timberwolves’ effort or focus lags, it shows up defensively, part of why they have cashed three straight Overs.
Expect effort and focus to lag early on this afternoon. Early tips are notorious for it, as these game times conflict with players’ body rhythms of taking mid-afternoon naps. This is not a quip. It is very much a reality.
And when Trae Young is in the lineup, the Atlanta Hawks are obviously more prone to the Over, in no small part because of his lackluster defense, part of why they have cleared the total in their last two games by 9.5 and 33 points, respectively.
The Trae Young Era may be winding down in Atlanta, and it is not happening gracefully. An eight-game losing streak, combined with Young failing to contribute on either end, will only further that drama.
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Timberwolves vs Hawks same-game parlay
This is a bit anecdotal, but a rough three-game shooting stretch in mid-November is the only time this season when Anthony Edwards has gone three straight games without hitting 30 points. Otherwise, he has cracked 30 at least once every three games, reaching 40 nearly as often as 30. Before his current two-game lull, Edwards had scored at least 30 points in nine of 13 games.
Timberwolves vs Hawks SGP
- Over 243.5
- Timberwolves moneyline
- Anthony Edwards Over 29.5 points
Our "from downtown" SGP: Honing in on Young
When every online rumor is doubting you, the Timberwolves are the wrong defense to try to get right against. Second-year guard Jaylen Clark will delight in hounding Young deep into the game, no matter the score.
Timberwolves vs Hawks SGP
- Over 243.5
- Timberwolves -5.5
- Anthony Edwards Over 29.5 points
- Trae Young Under 20.5 points
Timberwolves vs Hawks odds
- Spread: Timberwolves -5.5 (-105) | Hawks +5.5 (-115)
- Moneyline: Timberwolves -200 | Hawks +165
- Over/Under: Over 243.5 (-110) | Under 243.5 (-110)
Timberwolves vs Hawks betting trend to know
Atlanta is 2-6-1 against the spread in its last nine games. Find more NBA betting trends for Timberwolves vs. Hawks.
How to watch Timberwolves vs Hawks
| Location | State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA |
| Date | Wednesday, December 31, 2025 |
| Tip-off | 3:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | FDSN North X, FDSN Southeast - Atlanta |
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