Hornets vs Timberwolves Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Jan. 22

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 22, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Timberwolves are -14.5 favorites vs. the Hornets
  • Total (Over/Under): 220.5 points
  • Watch the game on BSN | BSCH

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

The Timberwolves are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -12.5 (-110).

The Hornets vs Timberwolves Over/Under is 220.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Hornets are 15-25 against the spread, while the Timberwolves are 21-20 against the spread.


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Hornets vs. Timberwolves Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Charlotte Hornets+12.5 -110O 220.5 -115+600
Minnesota Timberwolves -12.5 -110U 220.5 -105-900

Timberwolves vs Hornets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Timberwolves will win Monday‘s game with 94.3% confidence, factoring in recent team & player performances for the Hornets and Timberwolves, plus player injuries and defensive & offensive matchups.

Timberwolves vs Hornets Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Timberwolves will cover the spread for Monday‘s game with 52.1% confidence.


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  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 47 of their last 75 games (+17.30 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 32 of their last 47 games (+15.90 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 29 away games (+14.55 Units / 49% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Game Total Under in 44 of their last 71 games (+14.30 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Team Total Under in 46 of their last 75 games (+12.80 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the Moneyline in 29 of their last 39 games (+16.75 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 44 of their last 69 games (+16.45 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 18 of their last 24 games at home (+14.30 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 36 of their last 57 games (+13.35 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 3Q Spread in 31 of their last 52 games (+10.45 Units / 18% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hornets have gone 15-25 (-12.45 Units / -28.36% ROI).

  • 9-31 against the Moneyline (-10.15 Units / -23.85% ROI)
  • 20-20 against the Over for game total points (-2 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • 20-20 against the Under for game total points (-2 Units / -4.55% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Timberwolves have gone 21-20 (-1 Units / -2.16% ROI).

  • 30-12 against the Moneyline (+15.35 Units / 13.55% ROI)
  • 21-20 against the Over for game total points (-1 Units / -2.16% ROI)
  • 20-21 against the Under for game total points (-3.05 Units / -6.61% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 26 of their last 71 games (-24.45 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 33 of their last 83 games (-21.20 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 38 games at home (-13.40 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 24 of their last 57 games (-12.80 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only covered the 4Q Spread in 33 of their last 74 games (-12.00 Units / -15% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 27 of their last 75 games (-24.60 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 46 games (-24.35 Units / -50% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the Team Total Over in 29 of their last 75 games (-23.75 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 1H Spread in 28 of their last 75 games (-23.65 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the Game Total Over in 29 of their last 75 games (-21.60 Units / -26% ROI)

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

The Hornets are 2-6 (.250) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .572

The Hornets are 12-54 (.182) when losing the rebounding margin since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .366

The Hornets were 12-26 (.316) when scoring 15 or more second chance points last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .531

The Hornets are 2-14 (.125) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .428

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

The Timberwolves are 9-3 (.750) when they win the turnover margin this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .532

The Timberwolves are winless (0-4) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .169

The Timberwolves are 6-1 (.857) when making 15 or more three-pointers this season — 2nd-best in the NBA. The Hornets have allowed 13.6 made three-pointers per game this season — T-6th-worst in the NBA.

The Timberwolves are 12-1 (.923) when scoring 15 or more fastbreak points this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .553

Injury Report: Timberwolves vs. HornetsMonday‘s Game, Jan. 22

  • Jaden McDaniels (Minnesota Timberwolves): Ankle, Out
  • Jordan McLaughlin (Minnesota Timberwolves): Knee, Game Time Decision
  • Jaylen Clark (Minnesota Timberwolves): Achilles, Out
  • Cody Martin (Charlotte Hornets): Knee, Out
  • LaMelo Ball (Charlotte Hornets): Ankle, Out
  • Frank Ntilikina (Charlotte Hornets): Lower Leg, Game Time Decision
  • Mark Williams (Charlotte Hornets): Back, Game Time Decision

Charlotte Hornets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets are shooting 45% from three (84/186) in close and late situations this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35%

The Hornets are shooting 45% (2,414/5,327) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 48%

The Hornets have 19.0 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 23.0

The Hornets averaged 109.2 points per game (4,479 points/41 games) at home last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 115.9

Minnesota Timberwolves Offensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves have averaged 15.9 turnovers per game (969 turnovers/61 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.9

The Timberwolves have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (1,100 assists/ 648 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.9

The Timberwolves had a TS% of 52% last season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

The Timberwolves have averaged 7.6 turnovers per game (942 turnovers/124 games) in the second half since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.9

Charlotte Hornets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have averaged 32.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,308 rebounds/40 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Hornets have allowed opponents to shoot 44% from three (318/728) on the road this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 37%

The Hornets averaged 7.7 steals per game (634 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Hornets have allowed opponents to shoot 40% from three (545/1,362) this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 37%

Minnesota Timberwolves Defensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves have averaged 37.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,556 rebounds/42 games) this season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Timberwolves averaged 5.4 blocks per game (444 blocks/82 games) last season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Timberwolves have allowed an average of 1.21 points per shot (4,507 points/3,711 shots) this season — 2nd best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 1.29

The Timberwolves have averaged 6.0 blocks per game (253 blocks/42 games) this season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.2


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