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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction 3/5/25 NBA Picks
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Charlotte Hornets (14-46) vs Minnesota Timberwolves (33-29)
March 5, 2025 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Charlotte Hornets +7.5 — Over/Under: 221.5
The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Charlotte Hornets collide at the Spectrum Center on Wednesday 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 been in a real funk as they’ve lost six of their last 10 games overall and they will be aiming for a third straight victory after routing the 76ers in a 126-112 home win last night. Naz Reid led the team with 23 points on nine of 18 shooting, Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 20 points on eight of 11 shooting, Anthony Edwards scored 18 points while Jaden McDaniels chipped in with 17 points. As a team, the Timberwolves shot 56 percent from the field and 18 of 40 from the 3-point line as they traded shots with the 76ers. The game was really close until the fourth quarter where the Timberwolves broke free with 43 points to pull away and make it look easy. The Timberwolves will face the Heat, Spurs, and Nuggets following this one.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Charlotte Hornets have been in a major slump as they’ve lost 16 of their last 18 games overall and they will be hoping to arrest a seven-game slide after getting thrashed by the Warriors in a 119-101 loss on Monday. Miles Bridges led the team with 35 points, nine rebounds and three assists on 11 of 20 shooting, LaMelo Ball added 25 points with nine rebounds and seven assists while Mark Williams chipped in with 12 points, 13 rebounds, and two blocks. As a team, the Hornets shot just 39 percent from the field and 11 of 40 from the 3-point line. The Warriors struggled to match the Warriors from the start and trailed by single digits for most of the game until the Warriors broke free with 33 points in the fourth quarter to blow out the Hornets in the end.Â
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Hornets have won eight of their last nine home games against the Timberwolves following a loss.
- The Timberwolves have lost seven of their last eight games at Spectrum Center against Hornets teams that held a losing record.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight night games against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in each of their last four games against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Hornets have lost 21 of their last 22 night games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Timberwolves have won six of their last seven road games against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as road favorites following a win.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games as underdogs.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hornets’ last nine games as home underdogs against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Timberwolves’ last eight games against Southeast Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction
The Timberwolves are still shorthanded with Rudy Gobert still out, while the Hornets should have a full squad with Jusuf Nukic listed as probable. The Timberwolves hit a few speed bumps as they’ve been juggling a bunch of injuries, but they looked great in last night’s win. They will surely like their chances against this ice-cold Hornets squad, who can’t buy a win these days. The Hornets are still capable of hanging around and getting the cover at home, but I think the Timberwolves are starting to turn things around, and it starts with an easy win on the road in this matchup.
