Minnesota Timberwolves vs Charlotte Hornets Preview
At 8:00 ET, the Minnesota Timberwolves (-1471) will host the Charlotte Hornets (+855) in a non-conference matchup. The Timberwolves are currently 15.5-point favorites and have a record of 30-12, which is tops in the Western Conference. The Hornets are 13th in the East with a record of 9-31.
This game can be seen on BSN and will be played at the Target Center in Minneapolis. The over/under line for the game is currently 222.
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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Charlotte Hornets Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times the Hornets have travelled to take on the Timberwolves, they are 2-1. Going back to the last five head-to-head games between the Timberwolves and Hornets, the over/under record in these games is 3-2 with a combined average of 237 points per contest.
- Across the Hornets last ten road games, the team averaged 104 points per game while allowing 121. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 3-7, while going 1-9 straight-up.
- Through their last ten home contests, the Timberwolves offense has averaged 113 points per game while allowing an average of 112. Minnesota posted an overall record of 5-5 while going 5-5 ATS.
- Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Charlotte has an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 0-3 straight up.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Timberwolves have a straight up record of 6-4. But, their mark vs the spread was just 5-5.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction
Today, the Hornets are 15.5-point underdogs on the road against the Timberwolves. As underdogs, Charlotte has gone 7-29 this season and they have lost their last seven games as the underdog.
Charlotte’s ATS record for the season is 14-24, including a 7-14 ATS record on the road. They have also covered the spread in their last four road games.
In their most recent game, the Hornets lost to the 76ers by a score of 97-89. However, they were able to cover the spread as 12-point underdogs. The O/U line for that game was 227 points.
This season, the Hornets have an O/U record of 20-20. In their games, the average combined scoring total is 228.1 points, which is higher than today’s line of 222.
With a record of 9-31, the Hornets are currently 13th in the Eastern Conference. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 7-19 and 2-12 against non-conference opponents.
So far this season, the Hornets have been one of the league’s worst offensive teams. They are currently 28th in points per game at 108.3. Interestingly, their scoring has been nearly identical on the road and at home.
When it comes to pace, Charlotte is 22nd in the NBA. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 28th in the league at 45%. In terms of two-point shooting, they are 29th in the NBA at 51%.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Hornets are 19th in three-point percentage at 35%. They are also 26th in three-point makes per game at 11.8. In terms of free throws, they are last in the NBA in both attempts and makes.
Coming into the game, the Hornets will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 119.8 points per game (24th). In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Hornets defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 56.3% while allowing 39.6% from downtown.
Minnesota is the heavy favorite today at -15.5 points and has a record of 26-7 as the favorite this season. As the favorite, the Timberwolves have gone 16-16 against the spread, with an average scoring margin of +8.3 points per game.
Looking at their O/U record for the season, the Timberwolves are 22-20, and 21 of their games have had lower over/under lines than today’s line of 222. On average, their games have finished with 220.4 points.
Minnesota’s last game was a 102-97 loss to the Thunder. They were favored by 3 points in that game, giving them an ATS loss. The O/U line for that game was 229.
This season, the Timberwolves are 30-12 overall, which is the best record in the Western Conference. In games against other Western Conference teams, they are 21-7 and 5-2 against division opponents.
Minnesota’s ATS record for the season is 21-20, going 11-9 ATS at home and 10-11 ATS on the road.
So far this season, the Timberwolves have been below the NBA scoring average in 57.1% of their games. Overall, they are 21st in scoring at 113.1 points per game. At home, they are 25th in scoring at 112.0 points per game.
Minnesota is 25th in pace this season at 97.8 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 6th in the NBA at 48%. When it comes to two-point shooting, they are 14th in the league at 55%.
From beyond the arc, the Timberwolves are 3rd in three-point shooting at 38%. However, they are just 26th in three-point attempts. In terms of free throws, they are 12th in makes at 18.8 per game.
Minnesota’s defense has been playing well, ranking 1st in the NBA with 107.3 points allowed per game. The Minnesota defense has allowed opponents to shoot 35.3% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 44.5% of their field goal attempts vs. Minnesota.
Our prediction for this game is that the Timberwolves will come out on top with a projected score of 117-100.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Tips
- Take the Timberwolves on the moneyline
- The Timberwolves should also cover at -15.5
- Our NBA model projects 217 points, and we suggest taking the under
Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report
- Jaylen Clark – Achilles – Out
Charlotte Hornets Injury Report
- Gordon Hayward – Calf – Out
- LaMelo Ball – Ankle – Questionable
- Nick Richards – Ankle – Questionable
- Mark Williams – Back – Out
