Minnesota Timberwolves
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  10. Rosters
  11. Standings
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Wolves Primed for Convincing Win

It’s time to go for the Wolves against the spread, especially with a generous -8.5 line at odds of -110. Our betting prediction is that this can be comfortably achieved against the Hornets.

Hornets Have Won 7 of Previous 10 H2H Matchups

Minnesota Timberwolves made it back-to-back wins after a 126-112 home success over Philadelphia 76ers at Target Center. Naz Reid scored 23 points, with Nickeil Alexander-Walker getting 20 and Anthony Edwards 18.

Charlotte Hornets were defeated last time, making it seven losses on the spin. Spectrum Center saw them beaten 119-101 at home to Golden State Warriors. Miles Bridges managed 35 points, LaMelo Ball scored 25, with Mark Williams registering 12 points and 13 rebounds.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 114-93 in favor of the Wolves when they last played the Hornets, with the matchup taking place at Target Center. The Hornets have won seven of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics Hornets 2 3 0.4 124 124.4 -0.4 1-1 1-2 1-2 2-3 2-3 2L
Celtics Timberwolves 2 3 0.4 114.2 119 -4.8 1-2 1-1 1-1 1-3 2-3 2L
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Minnesota Timberwolves – Last 10 Games

4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. The Wolves are averaging 115.3 points, 44.0 rebounds, 26.3 assists, 9.2 steals and 4.4 blocks while shooting 43.6% from the field and 84.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 114.9 points and 48.9 rebounds per contest.

Anthony Edwards is averaging 25.8 points, 4.3 assists and 3.4 (33.0%) 3-pointers made, while Naz Reid averages 10.2 rebounds.

Charlotte Hornets – Last 10 Games

The Hornets have won 1 and lost 9 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 95.5 points, 44.6 rebounds, 22.1 assists, 8.1 steals and 4.9 blocks per game while shooting 39.2% from the field and 76.0% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 115.9 points and 51.1 rebounds.

Miles Bridges is averaging 21.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 2.8 (37.8%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Minnesota Timberwolves lineup: Donte DiVincenzo, Jaden McDaniels, Anthony Edwards, Naz Reid, Julius Randle.

Charlotte Hornets lineup: Miles Bridges, LaMelo Ball, DaQuan Jeffries, Mark Williams, Nick Smith Jr..

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction & Picks

We’re bullish about Wolves on the spread at -8.5. They should be able to win this NBA matchup by a comfortable margin and you can get -110.

Our expert NBA handicappers study the latest form, while injuries can also affect the potential outcome. Before coming up with a verdict, we combine this data with the latest stats.

Key Timberwolves vs Hornets stats:

  • The -8.5 line has been covered by Wolves in 2 consecutive games.
  • The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Hornets in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Hornets in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Hornets in 2 consecutive games.

Wolves -8.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: LaMelo Ball Under 22.5 Points -106 BetMGM logo

LaMelo Ball (Hornets) has totaled an average of 15.83 points in the past 6 games. This is a telling statistic and we’re happy to back him to fall short of the line once again, with odds of -106 available.

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Jaden McDaniels Over 13.5 Points -118 BetMGM logo

Jaden McDaniels (Wolves) has averaged 19.2 points in the past 5 road games. We are therefore going to choose a Player Points prop bet at odds of -118 which will hopefully see this him cover the line.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Timberwolves -8.5
Totals Over 225.5
Player Points LaMelo Ball Under 24.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Wolves -8.5 on the spread, combined with Over 225.5 and LaMelo Ball (Hornets) to score Under 24.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Timberwolves Timberwolves logo 120 - 108 Hornets logo Hornets

There are stacks of correct score lines available and we’re looking at the Timberwolves to achieve a winning scoreline of 120-108 where a huge potential return is on the cards.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Charlotte Hornets Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Wolves Big Favorites With the Books

Minnesota Timberwolves have the shortest price to win this NBA game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 78% probability due to their -357 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +290 about Charlotte Hornets.

The spread is calculated to be 8.5, while total points comes in at 225.5. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. The Over 225.5 selection is available to back at -112.

Wagering on the Race to 20 Points allows bettors to back favorites Wolves at -180. On the flip side, the Hornets are +145 should you think they’ll get to this total first.

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Betting Lines & Odds

Anthony Edwards Favorite to Get Most Points

Anthony Edwards is the market leader to rack up the most points. You can back -108 that he gets Over 28.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -123.

Player Points
Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)
Over 28.5
-108
Under 28.5
-123
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LaMelo Ball (Hornets)
Over 24.5
-109
Under 24.5
-120
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Miles Bridges (Hornets)
Over 20.5
-118
Under 20.5
-114
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Naz Reid (Timberwolves)
Over 17.5
-127
Under 17.5
-106
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Player Assists
LaMelo Ball (Hornets)
Over 6.5
-143
Under 6.5
+108
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Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)
Over 5.5
-132
Under 5.5
-100
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Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 4.5
-118
Under 4.5
-114
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Mike Conley (Timberwolves)
Over 4.5
-110
Under 4.5
-120
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Player Rebounds
Mark Williams (Hornets)
Over 10.5
-137
Under 10.5
+102
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Naz Reid (Timberwolves)
Over 9.5
+110
Under 9.5
-147
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Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves)
Over 9.5
-109
Under 9.5
-119
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Miles Bridges (Hornets)
Over 7.5
-106
Under 7.5
-125
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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Minnesota Timberwolves logo Minnesota Timberwolves Stats
Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets Stats
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game

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Minnesota Timberwolves Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Anthony Edwards 2 36.95 72 6 36.0 3.0 4.0 5.5 1.0 -
Julius Randle 5 35.14 133 26 26.6 5.2 2.6 6.4 0.4 1.2
Jaden McDaniels 5 33.52 94 5 18.8 1.0 1.6 4.4 2.0 0.6

Charlotte Hornets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
LaMelo Ball 5 33.32 122 51 24.4 10.2 3.6 8.0 0.2 1.8
Miles Bridges 5 32.34 91 15 18.2 3.0 2.6 6.6 0.4 0.6
Kon Knueppel 5 28.92 69 9 13.8 1.8 3.4 4.0 - 0.4

Injuries & Suspensions

Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Mike Conley
Unavailable

Charlotte Hornets Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Josh Green
Injured
Brandon Miller
Injured
Tre Mann
Injured
Grant Williams
Injured
Josh Okogie
Injured

Starting Lineups

Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets Confirmed Lineup
0 Miles Bridges
1 LaMelo Ball
3 DaQuan Jeffries
5 Mark Williams
8 Nick Smith Jr.
Minnesota Timberwolves logo Minnesota Timberwolves Confirmed Lineup
0 Donte DiVincenzo
3 Jaden McDaniels
5 Anthony Edwards
11 Naz Reid
30 Julius Randle

Previous Minnesota Timberwolves Lineups

29 Oct NBA
Lakers 116-115 Timberwolves
27 Oct NBA
Nuggets 127-114 Timberwolves
26 Oct NBA
Pacers 110-114 Timberwolves
24 Oct NBA
Timberwolves 110-128 Lakers
22 Oct NBA
Timberwolves 118-114 Trail Blazers
28 May NBA Playoffs
Timberwolves 94-124 Thunder
26 May NBA Playoffs
Thunder 128-126 Timberwolves
24 May NBA Playoffs
Thunder 101-143 Timberwolves
22 May NBA Playoffs
Timberwolves 103-118 Thunder
20 May NBA Playoffs
Timberwolves 88-114 Thunder

Previous Charlotte Hornets Lineups

30 Oct NBA
Magic 123-107 Hornets
28 Oct NBA
Hornets 117-144 Heat
26 Oct NBA
Hornets 139-113 Wizards
25 Oct NBA
Hornets 121-125 76ers
22 Oct NBA
Nets 117-136 Hornets
13 Apr NBA
Hornets 86-93 Celtics
11 Apr NBA
Hornets 94-130 Celtics
09 Apr NBA
Hornets 96-126 Raptors
08 Apr NBA
Grizzlies 124-100 Hornets
06 Apr NBA
Bulls 131-117 Hornets

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
76ers 4 1 0.8 125 120.8 4.2 2-1 2-0 1-1 4-1 4-1 1L
Celtics 3 3 0.5 113.3 107.3 6 1-1 2-2 1-2 2-3 3-3 3W
Knicks 2 3 0.4 113.4 115.4 -2 2-0 0-3 1-0 2-3 2-3 3L
Raptors 2 4 0.333 119.8 123.3 -3.5 0-2 2-2 0-0 2-1 2-4 1W
Nets 0 5 0 113.8 127.8 -14 0-2 0-3 0-0 0-3 0-5 5L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Bulls 5 0 1 122.8 114 8.8 4-0 1-0 1-0 4-0 5-0 5W
Bucks 4 1 0.8 121.8 115 6.8 3-0 1-1 0-1 3-1 4-1 2W
Pistons 3 2 0.6 115 114.2 0.8 2-1 1-1 0-2 2-2 3-2 1W
Cavaliers 3 3 0.5 113.7 114.7 -1 1-1 2-2 2-0 3-3 3-3 2L
Pacers 0 5 0 112.2 123.6 -11.4 0-2 0-3 0-0 0-1 0-5 5L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Heat 3 2 0.6 125.4 114 11.4 2-0 1-2 1-1 2-1 3-2 1L
Hawks 3 3 0.5 116.2 118.3 -2.1 0-2 3-1 1-0 3-2 3-3 2W
Hornets 2 3 0.4 124 124.4 -0.4 1-1 1-2 1-2 2-3 2-3 2L
Magic 2 4 0.333 115.5 120 -4.5 1-2 1-2 2-1 2-4 2-4 1W
Wizards 1 4 0.2 118.4 129 -10.6 0-2 1-2 0-1 0-3 1-4 3L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 6 0 1 119.7 110.3 9.4 3-0 3-0 0-0 3-0 6-0 6W
Trail Blazers 4 2 0.667 121.2 116.7 4.5 2-1 2-1 2-1 4-2 4-2 3W
Nuggets 3 2 0.6 124 111.8 12.2 2-0 1-2 1-1 3-2 3-2 1L
Jazz 2 3 0.4 120.2 120.2 0 2-1 0-2 0-1 2-3 2-3 2L
Timberwolves 2 3 0.4 114.2 119 -4.8 1-2 1-1 1-1 1-3 2-3 2L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Warriors 4 2 0.667 119 116 3 3-0 1-2 2-0 4-1 4-2 1L
Lakers 4 2 0.667 117.5 116.3 1.2 1-2 3-0 1-1 4-2 4-2 2W
Clippers 3 2 0.6 111.2 112 -0.8 3-0 0-2 1-1 3-2 3-2 1W
Suns 2 4 0.333 116.3 121 -4.7 2-1 0-3 1-1 2-4 2-4 1W
Kings 1 4 0.2 111 116.8 -5.8 1-1 0-3 0-2 1-3 1-4 3L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 5 0 1 118.2 103.8 14.4 3-0 2-0 2-0 2-0 5-0 5W
Grizzlies 3 3 0.5 119 122 -3 2-2 1-1 1-0 2-2 3-3 1L
Rockets 2 2 0.5 127.8 117.5 10.3 1-1 1-1 0-0 0-1 2-2 2W
Mavericks 2 3 0.4 107.8 115.4 -7.6 2-3 0-0 0-1 0-2 2-3 1W
Pelicans 0 5 0 108 123.6 -15.6 0-2 0-3 0-2 0-4 0-5 5L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Bulls 5 0 1 122.8 114 8.8 4-0 1-0 1-0 4-0 5-0 5W
76ers 4 1 0.8 125 120.8 4.2 2-1 2-0 1-1 4-1 4-1 1L
Bucks 4 1 0.8 121.8 115 6.8 3-0 1-1 0-1 3-1 4-1 2W
Heat 3 2 0.6 125.4 114 11.4 2-0 1-2 1-1 2-1 3-2 1L
Pistons 3 2 0.6 115 114.2 0.8 2-1 1-1 0-2 2-2 3-2 1W
Celtics 3 3 0.5 113.3 107.3 6 1-1 2-2 1-2 2-3 3-3 3W
Cavaliers 3 3 0.5 113.7 114.7 -1 1-1 2-2 2-0 3-3 3-3 2L
Hawks 3 3 0.5 116.2 118.3 -2.1 0-2 3-1 1-0 3-2 3-3 2W
Knicks 2 3 0.4 113.4 115.4 -2 2-0 0-3 1-0 2-3 2-3 3L
Hornets 2 3 0.4 124 124.4 -0.4 1-1 1-2 1-2 2-3 2-3 2L
Raptors 2 4 0.333 119.8 123.3 -3.5 0-2 2-2 0-0 2-1 2-4 1W
Magic 2 4 0.333 115.5 120 -4.5 1-2 1-2 2-1 2-4 2-4 1W
Wizards 1 4 0.2 118.4 129 -10.6 0-2 1-2 0-1 0-3 1-4 3L
Pacers 0 5 0 112.2 123.6 -11.4 0-2 0-3 0-0 0-1 0-5 5L
Nets 0 5 0 113.8 127.8 -14 0-2 0-3 0-0 0-3 0-5 5L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 6 0 1 119.7 110.3 9.4 3-0 3-0 0-0 3-0 6-0 6W
Spurs 5 0 1 118.2 103.8 14.4 3-0 2-0 2-0 2-0 5-0 5W
Warriors 4 2 0.667 119 116 3 3-0 1-2 2-0 4-1 4-2 1L
Trail Blazers 4 2 0.667 121.2 116.7 4.5 2-1 2-1 2-1 4-2 4-2 3W
Nuggets 3 2 0.6 124 111.8 12.2 2-0 1-2 1-1 3-2 3-2 1L
Lakers 4 2 0.667 117.5 116.3 1.2 1-2 3-0 1-1 4-2 4-2 2W
Clippers 3 2 0.6 111.2 112 -0.8 3-0 0-2 1-1 3-2 3-2 1W
Grizzlies 3 3 0.5 119 122 -3 2-2 1-1 1-0 2-2 3-3 1L
Rockets 2 2 0.5 127.8 117.5 10.3 1-1 1-1 0-0 0-1 2-2 2W
Jazz 2 3 0.4 120.2 120.2 0 2-1 0-2 0-1 2-3 2-3 2L
Timberwolves 2 3 0.4 114.2 119 -4.8 1-2 1-1 1-1 1-3 2-3 2L
Mavericks 2 3 0.4 107.8 115.4 -7.6 2-3 0-0 0-1 0-2 2-3 1W
Suns 2 4 0.333 116.3 121 -4.7 2-1 0-3 1-1 2-4 2-4 1W
Kings 1 4 0.2 111 116.8 -5.8 1-1 0-3 0-2 1-3 1-4 3L
Pelicans 0 5 0 108 123.6 -15.6 0-2 0-3 0-2 0-4 0-5 5L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Bulls 5 0 1 122.8 114 8.8 4-0 1-0 1-0 4-0 5-0 5W
Thunder 6 0 1 119.7 110.3 9.4 3-0 3-0 0-0 3-0 6-0 6W
Spurs 5 0 1 118.2 103.8 14.4 3-0 2-0 2-0 2-0 5-0 5W
Bucks 4 1 0.8 121.8 115 6.8 3-0 1-1 0-1 3-1 4-1 2W
76ers 4 1 0.8 125 120.8 4.2 2-1 2-0 1-1 4-1 4-1 1L
Warriors 4 2 0.667 119 116 3 3-0 1-2 2-0 4-1 4-2 1L
Lakers 4 2 0.667 117.5 116.3 1.2 1-2 3-0 1-1 4-2 4-2 2W
Trail Blazers 4 2 0.667 121.2 116.7 4.5 2-1 2-1 2-1 4-2 4-2 3W
Nuggets 3 2 0.6 124 111.8 12.2 2-0 1-2 1-1 3-2 3-2 1L
Pistons 3 2 0.6 115 114.2 0.8 2-1 1-1 0-2 2-2 3-2 1W
Clippers 3 2 0.6 111.2 112 -0.8 3-0 0-2 1-1 3-2 3-2 1W
Heat 3 2 0.6 125.4 114 11.4 2-0 1-2 1-1 2-1 3-2 1L
Hawks 3 3 0.5 116.2 118.3 -2.1 0-2 3-1 1-0 3-2 3-3 2W
Celtics 3 3 0.5 113.3 107.3 6 1-1 2-2 1-2 2-3 3-3 3W
Cavaliers 3 3 0.5 113.7 114.7 -1 1-1 2-2 2-0 3-3 3-3 2L
Rockets 2 2 0.5 127.8 117.5 10.3 1-1 1-1 0-0 0-1 2-2 2W
Grizzlies 3 3 0.5 119 122 -3 2-2 1-1 1-0 2-2 3-3 1L
Hornets 2 3 0.4 124 124.4 -0.4 1-1 1-2 1-2 2-3 2-3 2L
Mavericks 2 3 0.4 107.8 115.4 -7.6 2-3 0-0 0-1 0-2 2-3 1W
Timberwolves 2 3 0.4 114.2 119 -4.8 1-2 1-1 1-1 1-3 2-3 2L
Knicks 2 3 0.4 113.4 115.4 -2 2-0 0-3 1-0 2-3 2-3 3L
Jazz 2 3 0.4 120.2 120.2 0 2-1 0-2 0-1 2-3 2-3 2L
Magic 2 4 0.333 115.5 120 -4.5 1-2 1-2 2-1 2-4 2-4 1W
Suns 2 4 0.333 116.3 121 -4.7 2-1 0-3 1-1 2-4 2-4 1W
Raptors 2 4 0.333 119.8 123.3 -3.5 0-2 2-2 0-0 2-1 2-4 1W
Kings 1 4 0.2 111 116.8 -5.8 1-1 0-3 0-2 1-3 1-4 3L
Wizards 1 4 0.2 118.4 129 -10.6 0-2 1-2 0-1 0-3 1-4 3L
Nets 0 5 0 113.8 127.8 -14 0-2 0-3 0-0 0-3 0-5 5L
Pacers 0 5 0 112.2 123.6 -11.4 0-2 0-3 0-0 0-1 0-5 5L
Pelicans 0 5 0 108 123.6 -15.6 0-2 0-3 0-2 0-4 0-5 5L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak