Minnesota Timberwolves vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Nov. 25

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Nov 25, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Timberwolves (9-8) are -4.5 favorites vs. the Hornets (4-14)
  • Total (Over/Under): 225.5 points
  • Friday, November 25, 2022 at 5:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSSE & BSN

The Minnesota Timberwolves visit Spectrum Center to take on the Charlotte Hornets on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 5:00pm EST in Charlotte.

The Timberwolves are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-105).

The Timberwolves vs Hornets Over/Under is 226.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Timberwolves are 7-11 against the spread, while the Hornets are 8-10 against the spread.


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Timberwolves vs. Hornets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Minnesota Timberwolves-6.5 -105O 226.5 -110-250
Charlotte Hornets +6.5 -115U 226.5 -110+190

Hornets vs Timberwolves Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Timberwolves will win Friday‘s game with 63.2% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Timberwolves will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 55.0% confidence.

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


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  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 44 away games (+18.84 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 1H Spread in 52 of their last 86 games (+15.70 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the Game Total Over in 31 of their last 46 away games (+14.50 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 1Q Spread in 29 of their last 42 games (+14.10 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 29 of their last 42 games (+12.55 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 43 of their last 66 games (+16.39 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 26 of their last 35 games at home (+16.25 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 39 games (+15.65 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 29 of their last 44 games (+14.77 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 25 of their last 35 games at home (+14.05 Units / 37% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Timberwolves have gone 7-11 (-5.1 Units / -25.69% ROI).

  • 10-8 against the Moneyline (-4.95 Units / -10.61% ROI)
  • 7-11 against the Over for game total points (-5.1 Units / -25.76% ROI)
  • 11-7 against the Under for game total points (+3.3 Units / 16.67% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hornets have gone 8-10 (-3 Units / -14.39% ROI).

  • 5-14 against the Moneyline (-4.1 Units / -19.9% ROI)
  • 9-10 against the Over for game total points (-2 Units / -9.57% ROI)
  • 10-9 against the Under for game total points (+0.1 Units / 0.48% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 31 of their last 82 games (-26.67 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 25 of their last 70 games (-26.46 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 24 of their last 66 games (-22.40 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 27 of their last 71 games (-20.55 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 32 games at home (-20.25 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 32 of their last 86 games (-29.92 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the Game Total Under in 36 of their last 89 games (-22.30 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 14 of their last 40 games (-20.52 Units / -36% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 37 of their last 78 games (-18.54 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 46 away games (-16.20 Units / -31% ROI)

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

The Timberwolves are 6-15 (.286) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .425

The Timberwolves are 28-8 (.778) when forcing 10 or more steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .608

The Timberwolves are 8-46 (.148) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .207

The Timberwolves are 18-41 (.305) when they lose the turnover margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .431

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

The Hornets are 28-35 (.444) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .544

The Hornets are 4-22 (.154) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .256

The Hornets are 16-25 (.390) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .539

The Hornets are 8-42 (.160) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .268

Injury Report: Hornets vs. TimberwolvesFriday‘s Game, Nov. 25

  • LaMelo Ball (Hornets): Ball did not play in Wednesday’s game (Nov. 23).
  • Cody Martin (Hornets): Martin has not played since Oct. 19 and no timetable has been announced for his return.
  • Dennis Smith Jr. (Hornets): Smith Jr. left Wednesday’s (Nov. 23) game against Philadelphia with a left ankle sprain and will not return.
  • Taurean Prince (Timberwolves): The Timberwolves have listed Prince as OUT for Friday’s game (Nov. 25) against the Hornets.
  • Jordan McLaughlin (Timberwolves): The Timberwolves have listed McLaughlin as OUT for Friday’s game (Nov. 25) against the Hornets.
  • Kyle Anderson (Timberwolves): The Timberwolves have listed Anderson as QUESTIONABLE for Friday’s game (Nov. 25) against the Hornets.

Minnesota Timberwolves Offensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves have averaged 52.7 points in the paint per game (738 points/14 games) this season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 49.0

The Timberwolves have averaged 117.4 points per game (5,281 points/45 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 109.5

The Timberwolves shot 35% from three (944/2,706) in the 2020-21 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Timberwolves have averaged 13.7 fast break points per game (2,294 points/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.6

Charlotte Hornets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have averaged 1.12 points per shot (629 points/561 shots) at home this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.29

The Hornets have a TS% of 46% at home this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

The Hornets have averaged 1.18 points per shot (1,522 points/1,286 shots) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.27

The Hornets have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.2 (1,272 assists/ 573 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

Minnesota Timberwolves Defensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves have averaged 34.2 defensive rebounds per game (479 rebounds/14 games) this season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.2

The Timberwolves have averaged 8.7 steals per game (1,446 steals/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Timberwolves have averaged 5.6 blocks per game (931 blocks/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

The Timberwolves have averaged 33.1 defensive rebounds per game (3,146 rebounds/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.8

Charlotte Hornets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have averaged 8.1 steals per game (1,360 steals/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Hornets have blocked 77 shots this season — 9th most among NBA teams

The Hornets have 1,360 steals since the start of the 2020-21 season — 6th most among NBA teams

The Hornets have averaged 33.2 defensive rebounds per game (5,550 rebounds/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.1


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