The Minnesota Timberwolves'(1-1) and'Atlanta Hawks'(1-2) meet Monday. Tip-off from State Farm Arena is set for 7:30 p.m. ET.'Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Timberwolves vs. Hawks'odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; Minnesota won 2-0 last season
Minnesota cruised to a 106-90 win at home Saturday vs. the Miami Heat, covering as an 8-point favorite. C Naz Reid came off the bench to score 25 points while also grabbing 8 rebounds. It was a total team win as Minnesotay had 6 players score 12 or more points, including 4 of the 5 starters.
Atlanta cruised to a 127-110 win Sunday at the Milwaukee Bucks Sunday, covering as a 6-point underdog. Atlanta saw 8 players score a dozen or more points, including all 5 starters. The Hawks won the rebounding battle 46-39 and the assist battle 32-22. Atlanta held superstar G Damian Lillard'to 6 points on 2 of 12 shooting from the field.