Minnesota Timberwolves vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction 11/1/2025 Today’s NBA Picks

The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Charlotte Hornets collide at the Spectrum Center on Saturday night. Here’s a Minnesota Timberwolves vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction. This article will include a Minnesota Timberwolves vs Charlotte Hornets Pick.

Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview 

The Minnesota Timberwolves have yet to get going as they’ve dropped three of their past four games overall and they will be eager to bounce back after falling painfully short to the Lakers in a heartbreaking 116-115 home defeat on Wednesday. Julius Randle led the team in scoring with 33 points and six assists on 10 of 20 shooting. Jaden McDaniels added 30 points on 11 of 19 shooting while Donte DiVincenzo chipped in with 14 points and six assists, but no other player finished in double figures in scoring.

As a team, the Timberwolves shot 50 percent from the field and 15 of 30 from the 3-point line as they rallied hard to overcome a 20-point deficit in the fourth quarter. Only to see the Lakers’ Austin Reaves drain the game winner at the buzzer to snatch the game away. 

Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview 

Meanwhile, the Charlotte Hornets have lost three of their first five games and they will be hoping for a better effort after getting trounced by the Magic in a 123-107 home defeat on Thursday. Collin Sexton led the team in scoring with 19 points off the bench, Ryan Kalkbrenner and LaMelo Ball each scored 17 points while Miles Bridges chipped in with 16 points.

As a team, the Hornets shot 50 percent from the field and 11 of 30 from the 3-point line, which are decent numbers. However, they allowed the Magic to get off to a flyer and were always fighting an uphill battle after leaking 71 points in the first half. Kon Knueppel had a quiet game of just five points in 27 minutes of action while Sion James finished with eight points.

Why the Charlotte Hornets will win

• The Hornets have won seven of their last eight night games against Timberwolves teams that held a losing record.
• The Timberwolves have lost each of their six previous night games at Spectrum Center following a home loss.
• The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record.
• The Hornets have covered the spread in each of their last four games against Timberwolves teams that held a losing record.

Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win

• The Timberwolves have won each of their last nine night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
• The Hornets have lost each of their last nine games as underdogs against Northwest Division opponents.
• The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine night games against teams that held a losing record.
• The favorites have covered the spread in seven of the last eight games between the Timberwolves and Hornets at Spectrum Center.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of the Hornets’ last eight games on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Each of the Timberwolves’ last five games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction

The Timberwolves are going to be shorthanded again with Anthony Edwards ruled out and Jaylen Clark listed as questionable, while the Hornets have ruled out Grant Williams, Josh Green and Brandon Miller with LaMelo Ball listed as questionable. Both teams are missing some players, but it’s the Timberwolves who come into this matchup as the healthier team at the moment.

The Hornets have shown glimpses of their potential in two wins so far, but they were poor in their last game and I think their struggles with all the injuries they have to deal with. The line is short enough for me, so I am backing the more consistent Timberwolves to bounce back with a solid win and cover on the road behind their defense and another big game from Randle.

Peter Tran's Pick: Minnesota -5.5