A game featuring a sputtering NBA squad will see the Charlotte Hornets (9-31) play the Minnesota Timberwolves (30-12) at Target Center on January 22, 2024. The Hornets are 2-8 over their last 10 games. They enter this matchup as 13.5-point underdogs. A 222-point over/under has been set in this matchup.
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Timberwolves vs. Hornets Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Timberwolves | -13.5 | 222 |
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Injury Report as of January 22
Timberwolves: Jaylen Clark: Out (Achilles), Mike Conley: Out (Rest)
Hornets: Kai Jones: Out (Personal), Gordon Hayward: Out (Calf), Mark Williams: Out (Back), Cody Martin: Out (Knee), LaMelo Ball: Probable (Ankle), Nick Richards: Out (Ankle)
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Timberwolves (-13.5) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (222) |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Timberwolves vs. Hornets Stat Rankings
| Timberwolves Avg. (Rank) | Hornets Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 113.1 (21st) | Points Scored | 108.3 (28th) |
| 107.3 (1st) | Points Allowed | 119.8 (24th) |
| 44.1 (11th) | Rebounds | 41.5 (26th) |
| 9.1 (27th) | Off. Rebounds | 10.9 (14th) |
| 12.2 (18th) | 3pt Made | 11.8 (25th) |
| 26.2 (16th) | Assists | 24.7 (25th) |
| 14.5 (28th) | Turnovers | 13.4 (20th) |
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Timberwolves Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 39 | 25.9 | 5.4 | 5.0 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 2.4 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 41 | 21.6 | 8.9 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 2.0 |
| Rudy Gobert | 41 | 13.2 | 12.5 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 2.1 | 0.0 |
| Naz Reid | 42 | 13.0 | 4.7 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 2.0 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 32 | 11.0 | 2.5 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 1.3 |
Hornets Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMelo Ball | 19 | 25.1 | 5.3 | 7.8 | 1.8 | 0.2 | 3.5 |
| Terry Rozier | 29 | 23.6 | 4.0 | 6.7 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 2.9 |
| Miles Bridges | 29 | 20.6 | 7.1 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 2.3 |
| Brandon Miller | 34 | 14.5 | 4.0 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 2.1 |
| P.J. Washington | 34 | 12.7 | 5.2 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 1.7 |
Betting Trends
- The Timberwolves have beaten the spread 21 times in 42 games.
- Minnesota is unbeaten ATS (1-0) as a 13.5-point favorite or greater this season.
- The Timberwolves have seen 21 of their 42 games hit the over.
- A total of 20 times so far this season, Minnesota and its opponent have combined to score more than 222 points.
- The over/under for this game is 222 points, 1.6 more than the average point total for Timberwolves games this season.
- The Hornets have 14 wins in 40 games against the spread this year.
- Charlotte has two wins ATS (2-1) as a 13.5-point underdog or more this season.
- There have been 20 Hornets games (out of 40) that hit the over this season.
- Charlotte’s games have had over 222 points 24 times this year.
- The average total points scored in Hornets games this year (222) is 6.1 points higher than the total for this matchup.
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