Hornets vs Timberwolves Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Feb. 24

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 24, 2023, 4:30 PM
  • The Timberwolves (31-30) are -6.5 favorites vs. the Hornets (17-43)
  • Total (Over/Under): 241.5 points
  • Friday, February 24, 2023 at 8:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSN & BSSE

The Charlotte Hornets visit Target Center to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Minneapolis.

The Timberwolves are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The Hornets vs Timberwolves Over/Under is 241.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Hornets are 25-33 against the spread, while the Timberwolves are 29-32 against the spread.


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Hornets vs. Timberwolves Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Charlotte Hornets+6.5 -110O 241.5 -105+200
Minnesota Timberwolves -6.5 -110U 241.5 -105-250

Timberwolves vs Hornets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Timberwolves will win Friday‘s game with 67.5% confidence.

Timberwolves vs Hornets Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Hornets will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Hornets and Timberwolves, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Charlotte Hornets have covered the 3Q Spread in 29 of their last 44 games (+12.80 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 48 of their last 80 games (+12.65 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 2H Moneyline in 43 of their last 83 games (+12.21 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 43 games (+12.04 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Game Total Over in 26 of their last 41 away games (+10.60 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 1Q Spread in 55 of their last 85 games (+21.10 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 53 of their last 85 games (+18.60 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 56 of their last 89 games (+17.90 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 1H Moneyline in 51 of their last 85 games (+16.45 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 43 of their last 67 games (+16.26 Units / 21% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hornets have gone 25-33 (-11.3 Units / -17.13% ROI).

  • 17-43 against the Moneyline (-12.2 Units / -18.64% ROI)
  • 29-31 against the Over for game total points (-5.1 Units / -7.73% ROI)
  • 31-29 against the Under for game total points (-0.9 Units / -1.36% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Timberwolves have gone 29-32 (-6.2 Units / -9.23% ROI).

  • 31-30 against the Moneyline (-8.3 Units / -7.66% ROI)
  • 30-31 against the Over for game total points (-4.1 Units / -6.11% ROI)
  • 31-30 against the Under for game total points (-2 Units / -2.98% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 26 of their last 72 games (-34.85 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 33 of their last 89 games (-31.10 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 75 games (-24.88 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the Team Total Over in 35 of their last 83 games (-19.75 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the Moneyline in 38 of their last 78 games (-17.55 Units / -12% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 1H Spread in 30 of their last 82 games (-25.95 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 28 of their last 82 games (-24.70 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 31 of their last 80 games (-23.29 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 2Q Spread in 9 of their last 38 games (-22.52 Units / -54% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 53 games (-21.65 Units / -38% ROI)

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Charlotte Hornets: Keys to the Game vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves

The Hornets are 1-15 (.062) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .434

The Hornets are 3-24 (.111) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .471

The Hornets are 20-42 (.323) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .538

The Hornets are 7-20 (.259) when allowing 15 or more second chance points this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .471

Minnesota Timberwolves: Keys to the Game vs. the Charlotte Hornets

The Minnesota Timberwolves are 12-18 (.400) when they lose the turnover margin this season — tied for eighth-worst among NBA teams. The Charlotte Hornets have averaged 13.2 turnovers per game (738 turnovers/56 games) this season — tied for ninth-lowest among NBA teams.

The Timberwolves are 45-49 (.479) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .542

The Timberwolves are 25-13 (.658) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .575

The Timberwolves are 9-13 (.409) when scoring 15 or more second chance points this season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .529

Injury Report: Timberwolves vs. HornetsFriday‘s Game, Feb. 24

  • Karl-Anthony Towns (Timberwolves): The hope is that Towns is able to come back for the teams’ final 10-15 games of the season, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. This timetable would put his possible return for mid-to-late March.
  • Kelly Oubre Jr. (Hornets): Oubre Jr. is probable for Friday’s (Feb.24) game against Minnesota.
  • Cody Martin (Hornets): Martin hasn’t played since Jan. 14 against Boston. A timetable for his return hasn’t been announced.
  • Terry Rozier (Hornets): Rozier is probable for Friday’s (Feb.24) game against Minnesota.

Charlotte Hornets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.1 (1,786 assists/ 861 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Hornets have an eFG% of 51% this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 54%

The Hornets have averaged 1.21 points per shot (6,265 points/5,175 shots) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.30

The Hornets have averaged 8.0 fast break points per game (1,104 points/138 games) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.0

Minnesota Timberwolves Offensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (1,479 assists/ 880 TOs) this season — tied for 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Timberwolves have averaged 15.2 turnovers per game (880 turnovers/58 games) this season — 3rd highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.7

The Timberwolves have averaged 1.33 points per shot (6,721 points/5,041 shots) this season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.30

The Timberwolves have averaged 15.1 fast break points per game (2,112 points/140 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.1

Charlotte Hornets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have averaged 4.9 blocks per game (1,020 blocks/210 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

The Hornets have blocked 676 shots since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th most among NBA teams

The Hornets have 1,723 steals since the start of the 2020-21 season — 4th most among NBA teams

The Hornets have averaged 4.9 blocks per game (676 blocks/138 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

Minnesota Timberwolves Defensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves have averaged 5.4 blocks per game (312 blocks/58 games) this season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Timberwolves have averaged 8.6 steals per game (1,826 steals/212 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Timberwolves have averaged 32.8 defensive rebounds per game (6,952 rebounds/212 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.9

The Timberwolves have averaged 8.2 steals per game (473 steals/58 games) this season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3


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