Minnesota Timberwolves
Basketball NBA Spectrum Center Sat 1 Nov 18:00
Charlotte Hornets
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings
  12. Live Stream

NBA Betting Preview: Wolves vs Hornets

The Minnesota Timberwolves face the Charlotte Hornets in this NBA matchup at Spectrum Center, with tip-off scheduled for 18:00 on Saturday, November 1. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the official starting lineups.

Let’s Take a Chance on Hornets

The Hornets look easy to back at -106 considering the underdogs have been given a generous spread of +5. This looks a great number when squaring off against the Wolves.

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125-110 Triumph for Wolves in Last H2H

Minnesota Timberwolves have been defeated in back-to-back games. They were recently beaten at home to LA Lakers by a 116-115 scoreline at Target Center. Julius Randle poured in 33 points, with Jaden McDaniels contributing 30 and Donte DiVincenzo adding 14.

Charlotte Hornets were defeated last time, making it back-to-back losses. Spectrum Center saw them beaten 123-107 at home to Orlando Magic. Collin Sexton scored 19 points, LaMelo Ball had 17 points and 13 assists, with Ryan Kalkbrenner registering 17 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Wolves have claimed victories in the last two matchups against the Hornets. At Target Center, the scoreline was 114-93 and then we saw 125-110 at Spectrum Center. It’s been six Hornets wins in the past 10 games between these teams.

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

3 wins and 7 losses in the past 10 games. The Wolves are averaging 112.5 points, 41.3 rebounds, 22.7 assists, 6.7 steals and 5.7 blocks while shooting 46.6% from the field and 76.7% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 118.0 points and 41.3 rebounds per contest.

Julius Randle is averaging 22.0 points and 4.1 assists, while Rudy Gobert averages 7.5 rebounds and Donte DiVincenzo 2.7 (42.9%) 3-pointers made.

Charlotte Hornets – Last 10 Games

The Hornets have won 2 and lost 8 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 111.3 points, 44.7 rebounds, 26.1 assists, 6.9 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 46.2% from the field and 74.6% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 122.6 points and 44.2 rebounds.

LaMelo Ball is averaging 12.2 points, 5.1 assists and 1.8 (34.6%) 3-pointers made, while Tidjane Salaun has an average of 5.5 rebounds.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction & Picks

Explore our best Minnesota Timberwolves vs Charlotte Hornets picks, including our main match prediction, correct score forecast, player performance props and a bet builder ready to use.

Game Prediction

With Hornets capable of remaining close to the favorites, backing them on the spread could be the way forward. Odds of -106 is available that the +5 is covered in this NBA showdown.

We only make our basketball predictions after confirming the latest NBA team news. Studying recent form and digging into the most relevant stats also helps us build a complete picture.

Key Timberwolves vs Hornets stats:

  • The +5 line has been covered by Hornets in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The -5 line hasn’t been covered by Wolves in 7 consecutive games.
  • The -5 line hasn’t been covered by Wolves in 9 of their last 10 games.
  • The -5 line hasn’t been covered by Wolves in 12 of their last 20 games.
  • The +5 line has been covered by Hornets in 6 of their last 10 games against Wolves.

Hornets +5 Probability

The top NBA sportsbooks suggest there’s a 51.5% chance of our pick landing a return. After careful examination, our cappers calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Donte DiVincenzo Under 15.5 Points -127 BetMGM logo

Donte DiVincenzo (Wolves) has totaled an average of 8.6 points in the past 5 road games. We can use this stat to our advantage and back him to fall short of the Player Points line at -127.

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LaMelo Ball Over 6.5 Rebounds +116 BetMGM logo

LaMelo Ball (Hornets) has recorded Over 6.5 rebounds in 4 straight games. We recommend backing the +116 that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Rebounds bet hopefully providing a return.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Hornets +5
Totals Over 229.5
Player Points Donte DiVincenzo Under 15.5

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Correct Score Prediction

Timberwolves Timberwolves logo 118 - 117 Hornets logo Hornets

We’re expecting this to be a close contest and we’ll take the Wolves to win 118-117. This is available at massive odds for those that want to have a speculative wager.

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 Favorites to Win According to the Books

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Minnesota Timberwolves as -208 favorites for this NBA game, implying that they are 68% likely to win. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +176 about Charlotte Hornets.

There is a spread of 5 and total points has a line of 229.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. If you're keen on Over 229.5, this selection is available at -108.

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Betting Lines & Odds

LaMelo Ball Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

In terms of hitting the most buckets, favorite LaMelo Ball is available at -111 to rack up Over 25.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -116 is available.

Player Points
LaMelo Ball (Hornets)
Over 25.5
-111
Under 25.5
-116
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Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 24.5
-123
Under 24.5
-105
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Miles Bridges (Hornets)
Over 19.5
-122
Under 19.5
-106
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Jaden McDaniels (Timberwolves)
Over 17.5
-112
Under 17.5
-115
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Player Assists
LaMelo Ball (Hornets)
Over 8.5
+110
Under 8.5
-143
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Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 5.5
-122
Under 5.5
-106
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Donte DiVincenzo (Timberwolves)
Over 4.5
+112
Under 4.5
-145
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Mike Conley (Timberwolves)
Over 4.5
-110
Under 4.5
-118
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Player Rebounds
Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves)
Over 9.5
-135
Under 9.5
+105
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LaMelo Ball (Hornets)
Over 6.5
+117
Under 6.5
-152
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Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 6.5
-143
Under 6.5
+110
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Miles Bridges (Hornets)
Over 6.5
-127
Under 6.5
-102
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Hornets On Six Losses From Previous Ten at Home

The Hornets own a 4-6 mark in their past 10 home games, putting up 109.80 points on average and giving up 117.10.

The Wolves own a 5-5 mark in their past 10 road games, averaging 103.70 points scored and 109.00 points allowed.

In their most recent matchup at Spectrum Center, the Wolves got the better of the Hornets 125-110. In 7 meetings at Spectrum Center, the Hornets have four wins to their name, with the Wolves having three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O229.5 U229.5
Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets Home Stats 4-6 226.90 109.80 117.10 4 6
Minnesota Timberwolves logo Minnesota Timberwolves Away Stats 5-5 212.70 103.70 109.00 2 8
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O229.5 = Games Over 229.5 Points
  • U229.5 = Games Under 229.5 Points
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
Anthony Edwards
Injured
Jaylen Clark
Injured

Charlotte Hornets Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Grant Williams
Injured
Josh Green
Injured
LaMelo Ball
Injured

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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
Nuggets 3 1 0.75 128.3 112.5 15.8 2-0 1-1 1-0 3-1 3-1 3W
Trail Blazers 3 2 0.6 123.6 118.6 5 1-1 2-1 1-1 3-2 3-2 2W
Jazz 2 2 0.5 126.3 120.8 5.5 2-1 0-1 0-1 2-2 2-2 1L
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 2 2 0.5 107.5 109 -1.5 2-0 0-2 1-1 2-2 2-2 1L
Suns 1 4 0.2 116 126 -10 1-1 0-3 1-1 1-4 1-4 4L
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
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
Mavericks 2 3 0.4 107.8 115.4 -7.6 2-3 0-0 0-1 0-2 2-3 1W
Pelicans 0 4 0 104 123 -19 0-2 0-2 0-2 0-3 0-4 4L
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
Hawks 3 3 0.5 116.2 118.3 -2.1 0-2 3-1 1-0 3-2 3-3 2W
Cavaliers 3 3 0.5 113.7 114.7 -1 1-1 2-2 2-0 3-3 3-3 2L
Celtics 3 3 0.5 113.3 107.3 6 1-1 2-2 1-2 2-3 3-3 3W
Hornets 2 3 0.4 124 124.4 -0.4 1-1 1-2 1-2 2-3 2-3 2L
Knicks 2 3 0.4 113.4 115.4 -2 2-0 0-3 1-0 2-3 2-3 3L
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
Nuggets 3 1 0.75 128.3 112.5 15.8 2-0 1-1 1-0 3-1 3-1 3W
Warriors 4 2 0.667 119 116 3 3-0 1-2 2-0 4-1 4-2 1L
Trail Blazers 3 2 0.6 123.6 118.6 5 1-1 2-1 1-1 3-2 3-2 2W
Lakers 4 2 0.667 117.5 116.3 1.2 1-2 3-0 1-1 4-2 4-2 2W
Jazz 2 2 0.5 126.3 120.8 5.5 2-1 0-1 0-1 2-2 2-2 1L
Grizzlies 3 3 0.5 119 122 -3 2-2 1-1 1-0 2-2 3-3 1L
Clippers 2 2 0.5 107.5 109 -1.5 2-0 0-2 1-1 2-2 2-2 1L
Rockets 2 2 0.5 127.8 117.5 10.3 1-1 1-1 0-0 0-1 2-2 2W
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 1 4 0.2 116 126 -10 1-1 0-3 1-1 1-4 1-4 4L
Kings 1 4 0.2 111 116.8 -5.8 1-1 0-3 0-2 1-3 1-4 3L
Pelicans 0 4 0 104 123 -19 0-2 0-2 0-2 0-3 0-4 4L
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
Nuggets 3 1 0.75 128.3 112.5 15.8 2-0 1-1 1-0 3-1 3-1 3W
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
Pistons 3 2 0.6 115 114.2 0.8 2-1 1-1 0-2 2-2 3-2 1W
Heat 3 2 0.6 125.4 114 11.4 2-0 1-2 1-1 2-1 3-2 1L
Trail Blazers 3 2 0.6 123.6 118.6 5 1-1 2-1 1-1 3-2 3-2 2W
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
Clippers 2 2 0.5 107.5 109 -1.5 2-0 0-2 1-1 2-2 2-2 1L
Grizzlies 3 3 0.5 119 122 -3 2-2 1-1 1-0 2-2 3-3 1L
Jazz 2 2 0.5 126.3 120.8 5.5 2-1 0-1 0-1 2-2 2-2 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
Magic 2 4 0.333 115.5 120 -4.5 1-2 1-2 2-1 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
Suns 1 4 0.2 116 126 -10 1-1 0-3 1-1 1-4 1-4 4L
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 4 0 104 123 -19 0-2 0-2 0-2 0-3 0-4 4L
  • 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