The Minnesota Timberwolves (34-29) travel to face off against the Charlotte Hornets (14-46) on Wednesday, March 5th. This game will be played at Spectrum Center in Charlotte and televised on FDSS. The Timberwolves are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Hornets are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Hornets. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET.

Timberwolves vs Hornets

The Timberwolves Are Coming Off A Win

With a 126-112 win over the 76ers on Tuesday, the Timberwolves improved to 34-29 this season. Playing at home, Minnesota entered the game as 13-point favorites and covered the spread. The combined score of 238 points exceeded the O/U line of 223 by 15 points.

The Timberwolves led 24-22 after the 1st quarter and 33-31 in the 2nd. They were up 83-80 going into the 4th quarter, where they pulled away by outscoring the 76ers 43-32.

The Hornets Are Coming Off A Win

The Hornets dropped to 14-46 on the season after a 119-101 home loss to the Warriors on Monday. Charlotte entered the game as +12.5 underdogs but failed to cover the spread. The total score of 220 points fell short of the 229.5-point O/U line.

Charlotte went on an 11-0 run early, briefly taking the lead, but the Warriors regained control. After trailing 86-77 heading into the 4th quarter, the Hornets were outscored 33-24 in the final period.

Timberwolves Offense Breakdown

The Timberwolves shot 56.8% from the field and hit 18 threes at a 45% clip in their 126-112 win over the 76ers. Naz Reid led the way with 23 points, knocking down 5 threes, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 20 points on 72.7% shooting, connecting on 3 triples.

Alexander-Walker scored 13 of his 20 points in the 4th quarter. Anthony Edwards contributed 11 of his 18 points in the 2nd quarter, and Donte DiVincenzo added 9 of his 12 points in the final period.

Hornets Offense Breakdown

In their 119-101 loss to the Warriors, the Hornets shot just 39.5% from the field and 27.5% from three-point range, connecting on 11 threes. Miles Bridges led the way with 35 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 4 threes at 44.4% efficiency.

LaMelo Ball also made 4 threes, finishing with 25 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists. Bridges scored 15 points in the 2nd quarter and added 14 more in the 4th, while Ball had 14 points in the 3rd.

Timberwolves Team Defense

The Timberwolves’ defense gave up 112 points to the 76ers but still secured the win. They allowed 22 points in the 1st quarter, 31 in the 2nd, 27 in the 3rd, and 32 in the 4th. Philadelphia shot 48% from the field.

Minnesota did well defending the three, holding the 76ers to 28% shooting with just 9 made threes. They sent Philadelphia to the line 27 times, where they made 19 free throws. The Timberwolves collected 30 defensive rebounds, allowed 12 offensive boards, and added 7 steals and 5 blocks.

Hornets Team Defense

The Timberwolves’ defense gave up 112 points to the 76ers but still secured the win. They had a strong 1st quarter, allowing just 22 points, but gave up 31 in the 2nd. They allowed 27 points in the 3rd and 32 in the 4th. Overall, Minnesota allowed Philadelphia to shoot 48% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Timberwolves held the 76ers to just 9 made threes on 28% shooting. They also sent Philadelphia to the line 27 times, where they made 19 free throws. Minnesota finished with 7 steals and 5 blocks.

Timberwolves vs Hornets Trends

• Through their last ten road contests, the Timberwolves offense has averaged 116 points per game while allowing an average of 115. Minnesota posted an overall record of 5-5 while going 5-5 ATS.
• Across their five previous home games, Charlotte has an ATS mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-5 while averaging 95 points per game.
• Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Charlotte has an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 1-9 straight up.
• The Timberwolves have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 3-2 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.

Timberwolves vs Hornets Prediction

The Timberwolves is our pick to not only win with a projected score of 129-112. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Timberwolves at -8.5.

Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 223.5 and given that our model is projecting 241 points between the teams, we like the over.

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