Charlotte Hornets (2-4) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (3-3)
November 4, 2024 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Minnesota Timberwolves -9.5; Over/Under: +224
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The Charlotte Hornets pay a visit to the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center on Monday night. Here’s a Minnesota Timberwolves vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction. This article will include a Minnesota Timberwolves vs Charlotte Hornets Pick.
Charlotte Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets have been doing it tough lately as they’ve lost five of their last six games overall and they will be hoping to avoid a third straight defeat after getting beaten by the Celtics in a 113-103 loss on Saturday. LaMelo Ball continued his hot form with 36 points and six assists on 15 of 26 shooting, Brandon Miller added 16 points with six assists while Josh Green chipped in with 12 points. As a team, the Hornets shot 44 percent from the field and 17 of 42 from the 3-point line, but unlike the previous meeting, the Hornets didn’t put up much of a fight after falling behind by 38-24 in the first quarter. The Hornets trailed by as many as 21 points in this one before they made a late run to keep the final scores respectable.
Minnesota Timberwolves
Meanwhile, the Minnesota Timberwolves have been in decent form as they’ve split their first six games overall and they will be hoping to bounce back after getting beaten by the Spurs in a 113-103 road defeat on Saturday. Julius Randle and Anthony Edwards led the team with 21 points each, Donte DiVincenzo added 14 points off the bench while Naz Reid chipped in with 11 points. As a team, the Timberwolves shot 47 percent from the field and 11 of 37 from the 3-point line as they did their best to stay within striking distance, until the third quarter where they allowed the Spurs to pour in 33 points to put them behind by 19 points.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Timberwolves have won each of their last six games following a road loss.
- The Hornets have lost six of their last seven games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread in six of their last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents after losing as favorites.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games at Target Center following a home loss.
Minnesota Timberwolves Player Facts
- Anthony Edwards ranks 1st amongst qualified players for three-pointers made Per Game (5.3) this season.
- Naz Reid is one of only four qualified players in the league shooting at least 50% from the field, 40% from three and 90% from the free-throw line this season.
Charlotte Hornets Player Facts
- LaMelo Ball ranks 1st amongst qualified players for points per 36 minutes (32.0) this season.
- Josh Green ranks 4th amongst qualified players for 3P% (60.0%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Timberwolves rank 30th in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (82.7).
- The Timberwolves rank 2nd in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (11.0).
- The Hornets have missed the playoffs in eight consecutive seasons – the longest active streak in the NBA
- The Hornets rank 1st in the league for Q2 points per game this season (32.8).
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction
The Hornets are still shorthanded with Seth Curry still out, while the Timberwolves are keeping an eye on Rudy Gobert who is listed as questionable at the moment. The Hornets have been playing better than their record suggests as Ball has been on fire and just needs a little more help from his teammates, but I expect we’re going to see more of the same as the Timberwolves are deservedly heavy favorites at home, especially coming off an upset defeat to the Spurs. I expect Ball to have another big game for the Hornets which will be in vain as the Timberwolves should bounce back with a win at home.
