The Minnesota Timberwolves enter tonight’s NBA matchup with the Atlanta Hawks on a miserable stretch, and they haven’t looked like a title contender at all.

As a result, my Hawks vs. Timberwolves predictions and NBA picks back Jalen Johnson and the Hawks to cover the spread tonight at Target Center. 

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Hawks vs Timberwolves prediction

Hawks vs Timberwolves best bet: Hawks +6.5 (-110)

The Minnesota Timberwolves looked terrible after getting blown out by the Clippers, and their defense is currently a sieve, allowing over 124 points per game during the last four games.

Meanwhile, the Atlanta Hawks are playing inspired basketball, winning six of their last 10. Jalen Johnson is a mismatch nightmare, he’s fresh off a 31-point performance and has already dropped 34 on Minnesota earlier this season..

With Minnesota on no rest and playing its third game in four nights, I’ll back the Hawks to cover the spread.

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Anthony Edwards is coming off a 1-for-8 stinker from long range against the Clippers. He’s a 40% shooter and is bouncing back tonight.

Minnesota typically plays good defense, and I expect that end of the floor to be where its focus lies. Four of their last five meetings have gone Under, and so should tonight’s contest.

Hawks vs Timberwolves SGP

Anthony Edwards Over 3.5 threes

Our “from downtown” SGP: Johnson leads the Hawks

Jalen Johnson is on a tear. He’s cleared his scoring prop total in three of his previous four. The Timberwolves will struggle to contain him, which should give us a solid payday if the entire card hits.

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Hawks vs Timberwolves SGP

Anthony Edwards Over 3.5 threes

Jalen Johnson Over 23.5 points

Hawks vs Timberwolves odds

Spread: Hawks +6.5 | Timberwolves -6.5

Moneyline: Hawks +200 | Timberwolves -250

Over/Under: Over 238.5 | Under 238.5

Hawks vs Timberwolves betting trend to know

The Timberwolves are just 4-6 ATS in their last 10 games. Find more NBA betting trends for Hawks vs. Timberwolves.

How to watch Hawks vs Timberwolves

Location

Target Center, Minneapolis, MN

Date

Monday, February 9, 2026

Tip-off

8:00 p.m. ET

TV

FDSN Southeast-Atlanta, FDSN North

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