The Charlotte Hornets (17-43) battle the Minnesota Timberwolves (31-30) on Friday. Tip from Target Center is set for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Hornets vs. Timberwolves odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Hornets took down the San Antonio Spurs 120-110 on Feb. 15 to cover as 5.5-point home favorites. They have now won back-to-back games but are just 3-7 in their last 10. Charlotte is 4-6 against the spread (ATS) in that span to fall to 25-32-3 ATS this season.
Minnesota lost 114-106 to the Washington Wizards on Feb. 16, failing to cover as a 3-point home favorite. It is 5-5 in its last 10 games both overall and ATS, alternating wins and losses in that span. The Wolves are 29-32 ATS on the season.
The Hornets beat the Timberwolves 110-108 to cover as 6.5-point home underdogs in their first matchup of the season on Nov. 25.
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Hornets at Timberwolves odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:40 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Hornets +195 (bet $100 to win $195) | Timberwolves -230 (bet $230 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Hornets +5.5 (-105) | Timberwolves -5.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 241.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
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Hornets at Timberwolves key injuries
Hornets
- F Cody Martin (knee) out
- F Kelly Oubre Jr. (hand) probable
- G Terry Rozier (hand) probable
Timberwolves
- C Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Hornets at Timberwolves picks and predictions
Prediction
Timberwolves 117, Hornets 108
Moneyline
PASS.
The moneyline presents no value for a Timberwolves (-230) play in this matchup, even though they should win.
Against the spread
LEAN TIMBERWOLVES -5.5 (-115).
Charlotte has struggled on the road this season with just an 8-25 record away from home and more recently is 0-4 ATS in its last 4 on the road. It is also 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games overall.
The Timberwolves have played well recently when they are coming off 3 or more days rest going 6-1 ATS in its previous 7 games in such instances. They are also 7-0 ATS in its last 7 games following an ATS loss.
Over/Under
The Under is 8-2 in the Hornets’ last 10 games after allowing 100 or more points in their previous game and 2-7 in their last 9 games overall. Their offense ranks 24th overall in points per game (112.5).
The Under is also 6-1-1 in the Timberwolves’ last 8 home games.
BET UNDER 241.5 (-112).
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