The Charlotte Hornets are hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves in this match-up. The Hornets are coming off a double-digit loss at home against the Golden State Warriors 119-101. As for the Timberwolves, they’re coming off a comfortable win over the Philadelphia 76ers last night, 126-112. With this game having two of the most exciting guards in the NBA, LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards, this should be an exciting game. Let’s dive straight into it and cook up another winning slip.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Charlotte Hornets Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | -9 (-108) | Over 223.5 (-108) | -380 |
| Charlotte Hornets | +9 (-110) | Under 223.5 (-112) | +300 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Charlotte Hornets Match Details
- Fixture: Minnesota Timberwolves @ Charlotte Hornets
- Date and Time: March 4th, 2025 @ 7 PM EST
Key Stats
Minnesota Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves are coming off a comfortable 126-112 win over the Philadelphia 76ers last night. Nickeil Alexander-Walker had an excellent game with 20 points, three rebounds, three assists, and a team-high +32 when he was on the floor. Jaden McDaniels was superb, with 17 points, three rebounds, two assists, two steals, and four blocks. McDaniels also shot a very efficient 7/10 from the floor. Naz Reid performed solidly as well. Read finished the game with 23 points and six rebounds and was a +12 on the floor while shooting 9/18 and included 5/10 from three.
Defensively, Minnesota isn’t an average team. For the season, they ranked 5th in points allowed per game, 7th in opponent field goal percentage, 5th in opponent three-point percentage, 16th in blocks per game, 15th in steals per game, 18th in rebounds per game, and 6th in defensive writing. Regarding injuries, Rudy Gobert is listed as questionable, with the back injury keeping him sidelined for the past eight games. Over their last 10, Minnesota has a record of 4-6, including 4-6-0 against the spread.
Charlotte Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets are coming off a double-digit home loss to the Golden State Warriors, 119-101. Despite the loss, Miles Bridges performed excellently. Just finished the game with 35 points and nine rebounds while shooting 11-20 from the floor. LaMelo Ball also had a solid game despite his inefficiencies in scoring. Ball finished with 25 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists. Mark Williams was solid with 12 points and 13 rebounds; however, he was a -18 when he was on the floor. With a record of 14-46 on the season, the Hornets are in 14th place in the Eastern Conference.
Defensively, the Hornets are a middle-of-the-pack team. For the season, they are ranked 13th in points allowed per game, 16th in opponent field goal percentage, 4th in opponent three-point percentage, 21st in blocks per game, 17th in steals per game, 5th in rebounds per game, and 16th in defensive rating. Josh Okogie is still out with his hamstring injury, while Jusef Nurkić is listed as probable. Over their last 10 games, the Hornets have a record of 1-9, including 3-7-0 against the spread. Maybe this team could have been interesting in the East with a healthy season.
Prediction
The Minnesota Timberwolves will demolish the Charlotte Hornets on the road and cover the nine-point spread in this game. Charlotte has been one of the worst teams all season, especially at home. The Hornets have a record of 9-22 at home, while Minnesota has a record of 17-15 on the road. Even if Rudy Gobert does not return in this game, Minnesota has too much talent for the Hornets to keep this game close. Minnesota goes into Charlotte and picks up their 35th win of the season.
Final Pick
Minnesota Timberwolves -9 (-108)
