The Minnesota Timberwolves and Charlotte Hornets meet Saturday in NBA action at the Spectrum Center. Here’s a Hornets vs Timberwolves Prediction. This article will include a Hornets vs Timberwolves Pick.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves lost to the Nuggets and Lakers, and they play the Nets next. The Timberwolves have lost 3 of their last 4 games.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 114.2 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 119 points on 49.3 percent shooting. Julius Randle is averaging 26.6 points and 6.4 rebounds, while Anthony Edwards is averaging 25.7 points and 2 assists. Jaden McDaniels is the third double-digit scorer, and Donte DiVincenzo is grabbing 2.6 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 38.7 percent from beyond the arc and 76.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 37.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Heat and Magic, and they play the Jazz next. The Hornets have lost 10 of their last 12 games.
The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 128.3 points on 49.5 percent shooting and allowing 124.8 points on 48.6 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 24.4 points and 10.2 assists, while Collin Sexton is averaging 18.6 points and 2.4 rebounds. Miles Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and Brandon Miller is dishing 4 assists. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 40.3 percent from beyond the arc and 76.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 39.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 57.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Hornets have won eight of their last nine games against Timberwolves teams that held a losing record.
- The Timberwolves have lost each of their six previous games at Spectrum Center following a home loss.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in each of their last four games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Timberwolves.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Timberwolves have won each of their last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Hornets have lost each of their last 10 games as home underdogs against Northwest Division opponents.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 10 games against teams that held a losing record.
- The favorites have covered the spread in seven of the Timberwolves’ last eight games at Spectrum Center.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Timberwolves’ last eight games as favorites following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Hornets’ last eight Saturday night games at Spectrum Center have gone UNDER the total points line.
Charlotte Hornets Player Facts
- Ryan Kalkbrenner ranks 1st amongst qualified players for FG% (90.0%) this season.
- Sion James ranks 1st amongst qualified Guards for 3P% (72.7%) this season.
Minnesota Timberwolves Player Facts
- Jaden McDaniels is one of only three qualified players in the league averaging at least 1.5 threes and 1.5 blocks this season.
- Julius Randle is one of only four qualified players in the league averaging at least 25.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Hornets have missed the playoffs in nine consecutive seasons – longest active streak in the NBA.
- The Hornets rank 1st in the league for Q3 points per game this season (34.2).
- The Timberwolves rank 30th in the league for Q3 opponent points per game this season (34.2).
- The Timberwolves rank 1st in the league for Q4 opponent points per game this season (23.2).
Hornets vs Timberwolves Injury Report
The Hornets will be without Brandon Miller, Josh Green, and Grant Williams. LaMelo Ball is questionable with an ankle injury.
Jaylen Clark is questionable for the Timberwolves with a calf issue. Anthony Edwards is out with a hamstring issue.
Hornets vs Timberwolves Prediction
The Timberwolves are the better team and should be favored, but I’m not excited to lay points with them on the road without Edwards. I was high on the Hornets entering the season and while there are injuries on their side as well, they’re at home and have the best scoring offense in the league. Without Edwards, this is a game the Hornets can hang around with their exciting, fast-paced offense. Of course, I’d like this more if Ball plays. Still, at the time of the writing, I’ll grab the points with the Hornets.