The Charlotte Hornets (2-4) travel to face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves (3-3) on Monday, November 4th. This game will be played at Target Center in Minneapolis and televised on FDSN. Both the Hornets and Timberwolves will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00 ET.
Hornets vs Timberwolves
The Hornets Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Hornets fell to 2-4 on the season after a 113-103 loss to the Celtics on Saturday. Charlotte was a +10.5 point underdog at home but managed to cover the spread. The total score of 216 points fell short of the 231.5-point O/U line.
Charlotte went on a 17-0 run to cut the score from 68-50 to 68-67, but Boston pulled away again in the 4th quarter, outscoring the Hornets 28-29 in the final period.
The Timberwolves Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Timberwolves fell to 3-3 on the season after a 113-103 road loss to the Spurs on Saturday. Minnesota, who entered the game as 4-point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 216 narrowly exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 214.5.
A pivotal moment came when the Spurs went on a 10-0 run, turning a 51-46 deficit into a 56-51 lead. Minnesota couldn’t recover, as they were outscored 30-25 in the 2nd quarter and 33-25 in the 3rd. Although they held the Spurs to 18 points in the 4th, the Wolves managed just 21 points themselves, unable to close the gap.
Hornets Offense Breakdown
LaMelo Ball’s 36-point performance, including 16 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, while the Hornets connected on 17 threes as a team, shooting 40.5% from deep.
Overall, Charlotte shot 44% from the field. Brandon Miller added 16 points, and Josh Green contributed 12, hitting 4 threes at 80% efficiency.
Timberwolves Offense Breakdown
LaMelo Ball’s 36 points and 6 threes stood out in the Hornets’ 103-point effort against the Celtics, as he shot 57.7% from the field and 50% from deep. Brandon Miller added 16 points, though he shot just 33.3%, and Josh Green contributed 12 points, hitting 4 threes at an 80% clip.
As a team, Charlotte connected on 17 threes at 40.5%, but their overall field goal percentage was just 44%. Ball was particularly impactful in the 2nd and 4th quarters, scoring 15 points in the 2nd and another 16 in the final period.
Hornets Team Defense
Defensively, the Hornets struggled in the 1st and 2nd quarters, giving up 68 points, but they tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 17 points. Overall, they allowed 113 points on 43% shooting from the Celtics.
Charlotte sent Boston to the line 28 times, where they hit 25 free throws. The Hornets also allowed 16 three-pointers on 30% shooting. They recorded 10 steals and gave up 8 offensive rebounds.
Timberwolves Team Defense
The Hornets struggled defensively in the 1st and 2nd quarters, giving up 68 points, but they tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 17. However, their defensive efforts weren’t enough to overcome the Celtics, who scored 113 points on 43% shooting.
Charlotte sent Boston to the line 28 times, where they hit 25 free throws. The Hornets also allowed 16 made threes on 30% shooting. They gave up 8 offensive rebounds but managed to come up with 10 steals.
Hornets vs Timberwolves Trends
- In their last three road games, Charlotte has averaged 116 points per game while allowing 113. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 3-0 vs. the spread.
- Across the Timberwolves last ten home games, the team averaged 106 points per game while allowing 105. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 6-4, while going 6-4 straight-up.
- The last three games that Charlotte was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 0-3 straight up.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Timberwolves have a straight up record of 4-6 and an ATS mark of 2-8.
Hornets vs Timberwolves Prediction
For today’s matchup we are recommending to take the Timberwolves to secure the win, with an expected final score of 148-127. When it comes to the spread, we believe they’ll cover at -9.5.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 226.5, and our model predicts the Hornets and Timberwolves to score a combined 275 points. We recommend betting on the over.
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Last updated:November 4, 2024 Hornets, Minnesota Timberwolves