The Minnesota Timberwolves (31-30) and the Charlotte Hornets (17-43) will square off at Target Center in a matchup on Friday, February 24, 2023 at 8:00 PM ET on BSSE. The Timberwolves are 6.5-point favorites in the game. The over/under in the game is 240.5.
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Timberwolves Vs Hornets Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Timberwolves | -6.5 | 240.5 |
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Injury Report as of February 24
Timberwolves: Karl-Anthony Towns: Out (Calf), Taurean Prince: Out (Personal)
Hornets: Kelly Oubre: Probable (Hand), Cody Martin: Out (Knee)
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Timberwolves (-6.5) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Under (240.5) |
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) | |
|---|---|---|
| 115.7 (10th) | Points Scored | 112.5 (23rd) |
| 115.8 (19th) | Points Allowed | 118.9 (28th) |
| 41.4 (25th) | Rebounds | 44.9 (7th) |
| 9.1 (25th) | Off. Rebounds | 11.8 (8th) |
| 11.9 (16th) | 3pt Made | 10.8 (22nd) |
| 25.5 (11th) | Assists | 25.3 (12th) |
| 15.2 (28th) | Turnovers | 13.3 (10th) |
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Timberwolves Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 61 | 24.9 | 5.9 | 4.5 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 2.7 |
| Rudy Gobert | 50 | 13.3 | 11.6 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 0.0 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 58 | 11.4 | 3.9 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Jaylen Nowell | 61 | 11.0 | 2.7 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 1.1 |
| Mike Conley | 46 | 10.5 | 2.5 | 7.6 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 1.8 |
Hornets Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMelo Ball | 33 | 23.3 | 6.3 | 8.4 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 3.9 |
| Terry Rozier | 49 | 21.8 | 4.3 | 4.9 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 2.7 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | 35 | 20.2 | 5.1 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 2.3 |
| P.J. Washington | 59 | 15.2 | 4.7 | 2.4 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 2.0 |
| Gordon Hayward | 34 | 13.9 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 1.0 |
Betting Trends
- The Timberwolves’ record against the spread is 29-32-0.
- Minnesota has an ATS record of 7-7 as 6.5-point favorites or more.
- The Timberwolves have seen 30 of their 61 games hit the over.
- Minnesota’s games have finished with more than 240.5 points 19 times so far this year.
- Timberwolves games this season have posted an average total of 231.5, which is 9.0 points fewer than the total for this matchup.
- The Hornets have beaten the spread 25 times in 60 games.
- As a 6.5-point underdog or more, Charlotte is 12-17-1 against the spread.
- There have been 29 Hornets games (out of 60) that went over the total this season.
- There have been 13 Charlotte’s games this year with more than 240.5 points scored.
- Hornets games average 231.4 total points, 9.1 less than the total for this matchup.
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