The Atlanta Hawks and Minnesota Timberwolves play a regular-season game Monday at Target Center, with tipoff set for 8 p.m. ET. When the two teams met on December 31, the Eagles won 126-102.

this eagles Arriving in Minnesota after a 126-119 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. Atlanta is in contention for the playoffs and currently sits in ninth place in the Eastern Conference with a 26-28 record.

The Timberwolves have suffered a two-game losing streak and could enter the play-offs if they lose to the Hawks. They rank sixth in the Western Conference with a record of 32 wins and 22 losses, 0.5 games ahead of the seventh-place Phoenix Suns.

Atlanta Hawks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves preview, tonight’s starting lineup, betting tips and game predictions

Atlanta Hawks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Tips and Odds

Money line: Eagles (+194), Timberwolves (-235)

spread: Hawks +6 (-111), Timberwolves -6 (-111)

Total over/under o/u: Eagles o234 (-111), Timberwolves u234 (-111)

Editor’s note: Odds may change closer to kickoff.

Betting Tips

  • Anthony Edwards is projected to score over 28.5 points.
  • Jaren Johnson is expected to have over 10.5 rebounds.
  • Julius Randle is expected to have over 4.5 assists.

Atlanta Hawks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Preview

The Eagles’ success this season has been fueled by great ball movement, with multiple players making outstanding, selfless plays. Atlanta leads the league in assists, averaging 30.8 assists per game.

this Timberwolves is a more balanced team because they have a top-five offense while possessing an arsenal that can lock down any team with an elite defense. Minnesota is averaging 119.1 points per game and allowing 114.8 points per game.

Eagles need Jaren Johnson Find his rhythm early and dictate the rhythm of the offense. He has the ability to attract multiple defenders and the vision to find open teammates for easy scoring opportunities.

The Timberwolves need to win the rebounding battle and they have Rudy Gobert, Julius Randle and Anthony Edwards. The Hawks are a terrible rebounding team and a terrible defensive team. Edwards must use his unparalleled athleticism and skill to torture a bottom-tier defensive team.

Atlanta Hawks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves starting lineup tonight

Atlanta Hawks starting lineup

PG: Dyson Daniels, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, SF: Jalen Johnson, PF: Zachary Risacher, C: Onyeka Okongwu

Minnesota Timberwolves starting lineup

PG: Anthony Edwards, SG: Donte DiVincenzo, SF: Jaden McDaniels, PF: Julius Randle, C: Rudy Gobert.

Atlanta Hawks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction

The Timberwolves are playing at home and their lineup has more firepower than the Hawks. Minnesota’s elite interior defense, combined with Edwards’ offensive aggressiveness, makes them the favorite to win. Expect the Timberwolves to take advantage of the Hawks’ defensive deficiencies to end their two-game winning streak with a hard-fought win.

Final score prediction: Timberwolves win 120-114.