On Monday (01/27), the Minnesota Timberwolves(24-21) will host the Atlanta Hawks(22-23) in an NBA Regular-Season affair. The Timberwolves are 7th in the Western Conference, whereas the Hawks are 9th in the East. Learn about the analysis and predictions related to this inter-conference affair here.
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The Timberwolves need to sustain a winning rhythm
The Timberwolves come into this game after a 29-point win against the Denver Nuggets as Anthony Edwards scooped up 34 points. They have won two in a row to heal a two-game losing streak, overall, they have won seven out of their last ten games. However, their current play isn’t good enough to insert them in the top six positions of the Western Conference. Their offense has been up and down outside of Edwards as both Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo have been struggling a bit. One silver lining has been their defense as they have given up just 108.1 points a game(4th best),
The Hawks are repeating the same mistakes
The Hawks enter the contest after an embarrassing 23-point loss against the Toronto Raptors. They have now lost four in a row and the twin defeats to the struggling Raptors team have derailed their season. They have struggled on the offensive end which is disastrous for a team that has been terrible defensively. The Hawks have given up 118.9 points per game(3rd worst) and their perimeter defense is a trainwreck as they allow most three-pointers a game(14.7). They have a difficult stretch ahead which can exacerbate their current losing streak, reminiscent of their troubles from previous seasons.
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Bet 2- Points: Atlanta Hawks: Points Over 106.5 for +115 at BetMGM
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The Hawks’ confidence must have been shattered after losing to the Raptors twice, but the Timberwolves have their own offensive issues to comb. However, they will fancy their chances at home because they have the defensive discipline to contain a high-scoring team like the Hawks. Edwards and Co. will likely hold them below 110 points while scoring in excess of 115. The total can be over 220 but below 230.
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