Timberwolves vs. Hawks Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec. 31

The Atlanta Hawks (15-19) aim to end a seven-game losing skid when hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves (21-12) on December 31, 2025 at State Farm Arena. The Timberwolves match up with the Hawks in a game that Minnesota is currently a favorite by 6 points. The point total for the game is 239.5.

Take a look at everything you need to know to know about the Timberwolves-Hawks game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Timberwolves vs. Hawks Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 3 p.m. ET
• Where: State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia
• TV: FDSSE, FDSNX, WANF, and Peachtree Sports Network
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Timberwolves vs. Hawks Prediction

ATS Pick: Hawks (+ 6)
O/U Pick: Under (239.5)
Score Prediction: Timberwolves 120 - Hawks 117

Timberwolves vs. Hawks Betting Insights

• This year, the Timberwolves games have gone over 239.5 points scored, their current matchup's total, seven (out of 33) times.
• This year, 16 of the Hawks' 34 games have had a combined total higher than 239.5 points scored.
• The two teams average a combined 1.1 fewer points per game, 238.4, than this game's total of 239.5 points.
• Opponents of these two teams have averaged a combined 234.8 points per game, 4.7 fewer than the over/under for this matchup.
• Minnesota has been chosen as the favorite in 26 games this year and has walked away with the win 19 times (73.1%) in those games.
• Atlanta has been chosen as underdogs in 16 games this year and has walked away with the win seven times (43.8%) in those games.
• After the last two head-to-head matchups, Minnesota and Atlanta have a tied 1-1 record.
• The Hawks have a 2-0 edge against the spread when squaring off against the Timberwolves.

Timberwolves Recent Trends

• The Timberwolves are 5-5 against the spread and 6-4 overall over their last 10 games.
• Minnesota and its opponents have combined to score an average of 231.2 points in its last 10 games, 8.3 less than the 239.5 over/under in this matchup.
• In the Timberwolves' 33 games this season, they have 13 wins against the spread.
• Minnesota is 7-13 ATS when favored by 6 points or more this season.
• The Timberwolves have eclipsed the over/under in 44.1% of their opportunities this year (15 times over 34 games with a set point total).
• The Timberwolves score just 1.3 fewer points per game (119.3) than the Hawks allow (120.6).
• Minnesota has an 8-3 record against the spread and a 10-1 record overall when scoring more than 120.6 points.
• The Timberwolves are shooting 47.8% from the field this season, 0.1 percentage points lower than the 47.9% the Hawks allow to opponents.
• The Timberwolves have done a better job covering the spread in away games (6-9-0) than they have at home (7-11-0).
• In terms of over/unders, Minnesota hits the over less often at home, as it has gone over the total six times in 18 opportunities this season (33.3%). In road games, it has hit the over nine times in 15 opportunities (60%).
• The Timberwolves have played better as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, sporting a home record of 11-4, compared to going 8-3 away from home.

Timberwolves Recent Stats

Timberwolves Leaders

• Julius Randle posts 22.4 points, 7.0 rebounds and 5.9 assists per contest, shooting 48.3% from the field and 32.3% from beyond the arc with 1.5 made 3-pointers per game.
• Anthony Edwards posts 29.1 points, 3.7 assists and 5.0 rebounds per contest.
• Rudy Gobert posts 11.2 points, 1.8 assists and 11.0 rebounds per contest.
• Naz Reid averages 14.3 points, 2.4 assists and 6.2 boards.
• Donte DiVincenzo averages 13.5 points, 4.0 assists and 4.5 rebounds.

Timberwolves Player Props

Hawks Recent Trends

• The Hawks have a 3-7 record against the spread while going 2-8 overall over their past 10 games.
• Atlanta and its opponents have combined to score an average of 240.4 combined points in its last 10 games, 0.9 more than the 239.5 over/under in this matchup.
• In the Hawks' 34 games this season, they have 16 wins against the spread.
• Atlanta has been underdogs by 6 points or more seven times this year and are 4-3 ATS in those games.
• Hawks games this season have gone over the total in 20 of 34 opportunities (58.8%).
• The Hawks score an average of 119.1 points per game, only 4.9 more points than the 114.2 the Timberwolves allow to opponents.
• When it scores more than 114.2 points, Atlanta is 13-9 against the spread and 12-10 overall.
• The Hawks have shot at a 48.2% rate from the field this season, 2.5 percentage points higher than the 45.7% shooting opponents of the Timberwolves have averaged.
• The Hawks have been better against the spread on the road (11-7-0) than at home (5-11-0) this year.
• Looking at the over/under, Atlanta's games have gone over less often at home (eight of 16, 50%) than on the road (12 of 18, 66.7%).
• The Hawks' winning percentage at home when moneyline favorites is .250 (2-6), and away it is .600 (6-4).

Hawks Recent Stats

Hawks Leaders

• On a per-game basis, Jalen Johnson gives the Hawks 23.7 points, 10.4 rebounds and 8.4 assists. He also averages 1.4 steals and 0.5 blocked shots.
• The Hawks are getting 16.4 points, 7.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game from Onyeka Okongwu this year.
• Dyson Daniels gets the Hawks 11.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 5.8 assists per contest while delivering 1.9 steals (second in league) and 0.4 blocked shots.
• Nickeil Alexander-Walker gets the Hawks 20.6 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.3 assists per contest while posting 1.0 steal and 0.7 blocked shots.
• Zaccharie Risacher is averaging 10.7 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game. He is draining 45.5% of his shots from the field and 34.3% from 3-point range, with 1.5 treys per game.

Hawks Player Props

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