Timberwolves vs Hornets Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Mar. 5

  • The are favorites vs. the
  • Total (Over/Under): Total points
  • Watch the game on FDCH | FDSN

The Minnesota Timberwolves visit Spectrum Center to take on the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Charlotte, NC, NC, USA.

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

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

So far this NBA season, the Timberwolves are 28-33 against the spread, while the Hornets are 29-29 against the spread.


Bet now on Hornets vs Timberwolves and all NBA games with BetMGM


Timberwolves vs. Hornets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Minnesota Timberwolves O
Charlotte Hornets U

Hornets vs Timberwolves Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Timberwolves will win Wednesday‘s game with 79.8% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Timberwolves and Hornets.

Hornets vs Timberwolves Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Timberwolves will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 62.2% confidence.


Bet now on Hornets vs Timberwolves and all NBA games with BetMGM


  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 3Q Spread in 60 of their last 98 games (+15.83 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 24 of their last 34 games (+14.85 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 4Q Spread in 55 of their last 96 games (+14.72 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 30 of their last 45 away games (+12.95 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 27 games (+11.85 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Team Total Under in 51 of their last 81 games (+17.67 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have covered the 3Q Spread in 26 of their last 34 games at home (+16.75 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 28 games at home (+13.20 Units / 42% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Game Total Under in 35 of their last 56 games (+13.00 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 23 of their last 32 games at home (+12.75 Units / 35% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Timberwolves have gone 28-33 (-8.35 Units / -12.03% ROI).

  • 34-29 against the Moneyline (-17.4 Units / -11.04% ROI)
  • 34-29 against the Over for game total points (+2.1 Units / 3.03% ROI)
  • 29-34 against the Under for game total points (-8.4 Units / -12.12% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hornets have gone 29-29 (-2.95 Units / -4.47% ROI).

  • 14-46 against the Moneyline (-18.85 Units / -28.43% ROI)
  • 22-37 against the Over for game total points (-18.7 Units / -28.33% ROI)
  • 37-22 against the Under for game total points (+12.8 Units / 19.39% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 81 games (-34.60 Units / -40% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the Team Total Over in 29 of their last 81 games (-29.45 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 21 of their last 81 games (-25.88 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 21 of their last 77 games (-23.50 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 1H Spread in 32 of their last 80 games (-23.25 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 44 of their last 98 games (-34.35 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only covered the 1Q Spread in 37 of their last 98 games (-29.05 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 45 of their last 98 games (-25.80 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the Moneyline in 37 of their last 73 games (-25.45 Units / -15% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 15 of their last 45 away games (-19.50 Units / -38% ROI)

Jump to:

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

The Timberwolves are 13-14 (.481) when scoring 15 or more second chance points this season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .553

The Timberwolves were 48-20 (.706) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds last season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .511

The Timberwolves were 13-4 (.765) when making 15 or more three-pointers last season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .646

The Timberwolves are 28-6 (.824) when assisting on 30 or more field goals since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .698

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

The Hornets were 2-10 (.167) when attempting 25 or more free throws last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .554

The Hornets were winless (0-15) when forcing fewer than 5 steals last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .385

The Hornets are 1-21 (.045) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .451

The Hornets are 9-35 (.205) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .457

Minnesota Timberwolves Offensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves have averaged 11.9 fast break points per game (843 points/71 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 15.3

The Timberwolves had 22.9 free throw attempts per game last season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.7

The Timberwolves averaged 12.4 fast break points per game (1,016 points/82 games) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.4

The Timberwolves have averaged 14.7 second chance points per game (914 points/62 games) this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.1

Charlotte Hornets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have averaged 1.17 points per shot (6,305 points/5,389 shots) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.27

The Hornets had 18.4 free throw attempts per game last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.7

The Hornets have averaged 1.20 points per shot (15,045 points/12,522 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.28

The Hornets have an eFG% of 50% this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 54%

Minnesota Timberwolves Defensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves averaged 7.9 steals per game (647 steals/82 games) last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Timberwolves allowed an eFG% of 50% at home last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 54%

The Timberwolves averaged 36.2 defensive rebounds per game (2,971 rebounds/82 games) last season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Timberwolves allowed an eFG% of 52% last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 55%

Charlotte Hornets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have averaged 35.1 defensive rebounds per game (2,107 rebounds/60 games) this season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.4

The Hornets averaged 33.0 defensive rebounds per game (2,709 rebounds/82 games) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Hornets averaged 6.9 steals per game (562 steals/82 games) last season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Hornets have averaged 4.7 blocks per game (280 blocks/60 games) this season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0


Bet now on Hornets vs Timberwolves and all NBA games with BetMGM


Bet on NBA Odds at BetMGM

At BetMGM, you can bet online with updated NBA betting odds. And with live sports betting, the best online sports betting and mobile sports betting (with the BetMGM Sportsbook app) experiences are at BetMGM.

First Bet Offer BetMGM State Promo Pages $1,500

About the Author

BetMGM Betting

Read More @BETMGM

Our BetMGM betting authors are experts who focus on individual game matchups & player prop bets with an emphasis on betting odds, lines & predictions.

Our BetMGM betting authors are experts who focus on individual game matchups & player prop bets with an emphasis on betting odds, lines & predictions.