Timberwolves vs. Hawks: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – April 12, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on April 12, 2024

The Minnesota Timberwolves (55-25) play the Atlanta Hawks (36-44) as big 13-point favorites on Friday, April 12, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET on BSN. The matchup’s over/under is set at 226.5.

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Timberwolves vs. Hawks Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Timberwolves -13 226.5

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Injury Report as of April 12

Timberwolves: Jaylen Clark: Out (Achilles), Karl-Anthony Towns: Questionable (Knee)

Hawks: Saddiq Bey: Out (Acl), Onyeka Okongwu: Out (Toe), Jalen Johnson: Out (Ankle), Wesley Matthews: Out (Hamstring), Dejounte Murray: Questionable (Quadricep), AJ Griffin: Questionable (Ankle), Seth Lundy: Out (Ankle)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Timberwolves (-13)
Total Pick Over (226.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Timberwolves vs. Hawks Stat Rankings

Timberwolves Avg. (Rank) Hawks Avg. (Rank)
113.1 (18th) Points Scored 118.5 (6th)
106.3 (1st) Points Allowed 120.2 (27th)
43.7 (14th) Rebounds 44.9 (6th)
9.4 (25th) Off. Rebounds 12.6 (2nd)
12.7 (15th) 3pt Made 13.8 (6th)
26.7 (15th) Assists 26.7 (15th)
13.2 (19th) Turnovers 12.7 (16th)

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Timberwolves Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Anthony Edwards 77 26.3 5.5 5.2 1.3 0.5 2.5
Karl-Anthony Towns 60 22.1 8.4 3 0.7 0.7 2.2
Rudy Gobert 74 13.7 12.9 1.4 0.7 2.1 0
Naz Reid 79 13.4 5.3 1.3 0.8 0.9 2.1
Mike Conley 74 11.3 2.8 5.9 1.1 0.2 2.3

Hawks Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Trae Young 52 26.1 2.8 10.8 1.4 0.2 3.3
Dejounte Murray 76 22.5 5.4 6.5 1.4 0.3 2.6
Bogdan Bogdanovic 77 16.9 3.5 3.2 1.2 0.3 3.1
De’Andre Hunter 55 15.8 4 1.5 0.7 0.3 2.1
Clint Capela 72 11.4 10.6 1.2 0.6 1.5 0

Betting Trends

  • Against the spread, the Timberwolves are 40-38-2 this season.
  • Minnesota’s ATS record as 13-point favorites or more is 3-6.
  • The Timberwolves have played 80 games this season, and 40 of them have hit the over.
  • A total of 25 times so far this year, Minnesota and its opponent have combined for more than 226.5 points.
  • Timberwolves games this season have posted an average total of 219.4, which is 7.1 points fewer than the total for this matchup.
  • The Hawks have 28 wins in 80 games against the spread this season.
  • Atlanta is yet to lose ATS (1-0) as a 13-point underdog or greater this season.
  • The Hawks have seen 44 of their 80 games hit the over.
  • Atlanta’s games have had over 226.5 points 57 times this season.
  • This season, Hawks games have resulted in an average scoring total of 238.7, which is 12.2 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.

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