Atlanta Hawks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Monday, February 9, 2026
It’s an intra conference matchup between two playoff teams on Monday, Feb. 9. Read our Atlanta Hawks vs Minnesota Timberwolves prediction along with our other NBA Picks. The Hawks are 26-28 and they are in ninth place in the East. Atlanta has won six of their last nine games coming into this matchup. The Timberwolves are coming off of a clash against the Clippers on Sunday marking this game as a back-to-back. These two teams will meet with tip-off set for 8 P.M. EST.
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Atlanta clinging to East play-in spot
Atlanta is 26-28 overall this season. The Hawks are in ninth place in the Eastern Conference. They are five games back of the 76ers for sixth-place in the conference. Atlanta is also 1.5 games ahead of the Bulls for a play-in spot. Atlanta is 16-13 when playing on the road this season. They have won six of their last nine games coming into this matchup.
In their last game, the Hawks lost 126-119 at home on Saturday, Feb. 7. It was a back-and-forth game as the lead changed 23 times in the game. Both teams led by as much as nine points in the game. Atlanta shot 49% from the field and from behind the 3-point line in the loss. The Hawks wrestle led in scoring by Jalen Johnson with 31 points on 10-for-18 shooting.
Johnson leads the team with 23.4 points, 10.6 rebounds and 8.2 assists per game this season.
Atlanta is the 17th ranked offensive efficient team in the league and they rank 16th in defensive efficiency, too. The Hawks are also the third-worst rebounding in the team.
Atlanta is 117.5 points per game, which ranks eighth in the league. They are shooting 47.4% from the field, placing 10th-overall. The Hawks are making 37.2% from behind the 3-point line, which ranks fifth-overall.
On defense, Atlanta is allowing 118.4 points per game, which ranks 25th. They rank 21st in defensive field goal percentage allowing 47.6% from the field. The Hawks are allowing 35.7% from behind the 3-point line, which ranks 12th.
Atlanta is 26-28 against the spread this season. The Hawks are 14-8 against the spread when playing the West. They are 5-2 against the spread when playing with a rest advantage. The Hawks are also 18-12 against the spread as an underdog. The over is 28-26 when Atlanta has played this season. The over is 5-2 when playing with a rest advantage. The over is 17-12 when the Hawks have played on the road.
Minnesota playing back-to-back games
Minnesota is currently in sixth-place in the Western Conference. The Timberwolves are much better playing at home this season, rather than on the road. The Timberwolves played against the Clippers at home on Sunday, Feb. 8. This will be a back-to-back game for Minnesota coming into this outing versus Atlanta.
Anthony Edwards leads the team with 29.8 points per game. Rudy Gobert is grabbing 11.4 rebounds, while Julius Randle is passing for a team-high 5.4 assists per game.
Minnesota has the fifth-best offensive efficient and the fourth most efficient defense in the league. The Timberwolves are also the eighth-best rebounding team in the league.
Minnesota is averaging 119 points per game, which ranks sixth-best. They are hitting 48.1% from the field, which places them fifth overall. The Timberwolves are also the fourth-best 3-point shooting team, making 37.2% from behind the arc.
On defense, Minnesota is allowing 114.3 points per game, which ranks 11th. They are the fifth-best defensive team, allowing 45.9% from the field. The Timberwolves are giving up 35.4% from behind the 3-point line, placing them 12th. 
Atlanta Hawks vs Minnesota Timberwolves Picks
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Ricky Tran | +4,795.00 |
| 2 |  Nick Parsons | +4,721.00 |
| 3 |  Mark Ruelle | +3,688.00 |
| 4 |  David Delano | +3,140.00 |
| 5 |  Trent Bets | +2,534.00 |
Hawks vs Timberwolves Spread Pick
- Take Atlanta to cover (5 units)
Minnesota did not play its best against the Clippers on Sunday afternoon. With this game being a back-to-back matchup, the Timberwolves will be on the ropes against a high flying Atlanta team. The Hawks are the second-fastest team in the league and they have been great on the road. The Hawks are 14-8 against the spread when playing the West. They are 5-2 against the spread when playing with a rest advantage. Jalen Johnson continues to shine and is one of the top young players in the league. Minnesota’s consistency struggles will allow Atlanta to have a chance in this game.
Take the Hawks to cover.
Hawks vs Timberwolves Over/Under Pick
- Take the over (5 units)
The Hawks enter this game with the second-fastest team in the league. They move in transition on a consistent basis, and take very little time off the clock on each possession. Minnesota will enjoy a quick tempo as they also rank fourth in pace. This will be a high-scoring game with both teams averaging over 117 points per game. The over is 5-2 when playing with a rest advantage. The over is 17-12 when the Hawks have played on the road.
Take the over.
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