Charlotte Hornets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Matchup

In this NBA regular season preview between Hornets and Timberwolves, see who like to win the game and cover the spread.

  • The Hornets' record sits at 2-4.
  • Defensively, Charlotte are giving up 119.0 points per game.
  • The Hornets are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Timberwolves.
  • The Timberwolves come in at 3-3.
  • Minnesota has an effective field goal percentage of 57% (4th).
  • The Timberwolves are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Hornets.

Hornets vs Timberwolves Prediction

At 9:00 ET, the Hornets will take on the Timberwolves in a non-conference matchup. Charlotte is 2-4 on the season and is a +336 underdog, while Minnesota is 3-3 and is favored by 9.5.

This game will be played at the Target Center in Minneapolis and can be seen on FDSN. The over/under line is currently set at 226.5.

Hornets vs. Timberwolves Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Charlotte Hornets at Minnesota Timberwolves
  • Where: Minneapolis at Target Center
  • Date: Monday, November 4th
  • Betting Odds MIN -9.5, CHA +336 | MIN -434 O/U 226.5

Hornets Preview: Can Charlotte Secure a Road Victory?

The Hornets fell to 2-4 on the season after a 113-103 home loss to the Celtics on Saturday. Charlotte entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread, while the total score of 216 points fell short of the 231.5-point line.

Charlotte went on a 17-0 run to cut the score from 68-50 to 68-67, but Boston responded, and the Hornets couldn’t complete the comeback. Charlotte outscored the Celtics 24-17 in the 3rd quarter and 29-28 in the 4th, but their slow start, where they were outscored 38-24 in the 1st quarter, proved costly.

LaMelo Ball's 36 points and 6 threes highlighted the Hornets' offensive effort in their 103-113 loss to the Celtics. Ball shot 57.7% from the field and 50% from deep, adding 16 points in the 4th quarter. Brandon Miller contributed 16 points, though he shot just 33.3% from the floor.

As a team, the Hornets connected on 17 threes, shooting 40.5% from beyond the arc, while their overall field goal percentage was 44%. Josh Green added 4 threes, hitting 80% of his attempts, and finished with 12 points.

Despite a strong defensive effort in the 3rd quarter, where the Hornets held the Celtics to just 17 points, Charlotte couldn’t overcome a tough 1st half, giving up 68 points in the 1st and 2nd quarters combined. Overall, the Hornets allowed 113 points on 43% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Celtics hit 16 threes at a 30% clip. Charlotte also sent Boston to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 25. The Hornets finished with 10 steals and 1 block.

Timberwolves Preview: Will Minnesota Find a Way to Win at Home?

Charlotte fell to 2-4 on the season after a 113-103 home loss to the Celtics on Saturday. The Hornets entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread, while the total score of 216 points came in well below the O/U line of 231.5.

After falling behind early, Charlotte went on a 17-0 run to close the gap, bringing the score from 68-50 to 68-67. However, Boston responded by outscoring the Hornets 30-26 in the 2nd quarter and 28-29 in the 4th to seal the win.

LaMelo Ball's 36-point performance, including 16 points in the 4th quarter, wasn't enough for the Hornets in their 113-103 loss to the Celtics. Ball hit 6 threes at a 50% clip, and Josh Green added 4 threes, shooting 80% from deep.

As a team, the Hornets made 17 threes, shooting 40.5% from beyond the arc, though their overall field goal percentage was just 44%. Brandon Miller contributed 16 points, despite shooting 33.3% from the field.

The Timberwolves struggled defensively through the first three quarters, giving up 32 points in the 1st, 30 in the 2nd, and 33 in the 3rd. They tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 18 points, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Spurs, who scored 113 points on 51% shooting.

Minnesota did a good job defending the three, holding San Antonio to 31% shooting from deep, with 13 made threes. The Timberwolves sent the Spurs to the line 17 times, where they converted 14 free throws. Defensively, Minnesota recorded 7 steals and 2 blocks.

Hornets vs Timberwolves Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across their last three road contests, Charlotte has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-0. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 116 points per game.
  • In their last five games at home, the Timberwolves have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 107 points per game in these contests.
  • Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Hornets have gone 3-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-4.
  • In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Timberwolves have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 0-3.

Hornets vs Timberwolves Prediction

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