Minnesota Timberwolves vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/1

The Minnesota Timberwolves visit the Charlotte Hornets in the beginning of the NBA Regular Season. Both teams have started with a record of 2-3. The game will take place at the Spectrum Center on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 6:00 PM. Fans can watch the action on FDSN. The Timberwolves, led by head coach Chris Finch, are coming off a two-game losing streak. Julius Randle has been a key player, averaging 26.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 5.4 assists. The Hornets, under head coach Charles Lee, also have a two-game losing streak. LaMelo Ball is a standout, with 24.4 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 10.2 assists per game.

Timberwolves vs Hornets Game Day Info

• Sport: NBA
• Teams: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Charlotte Hornets
• Venue: Spectrum Center
• Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025
• Betting Odds: Timberwolves Spread: -5.5 (-106), Hornets Spread: +5.5 (-114), Timberwolves MoneyLine: -211, Hornets MoneyLine: +176, Over/Under: 229.5 (-110)

Minnesota Timberwolves Team Preview

The Minnesota Timberwolves are coming off a narrow loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, where they fell 115-116. Julius Randle led the team with 33 points and six assists. Jaden McDaniels added 30 points and seven rebounds, showing strong performance on the court.

The Timberwolves’ recent games include another loss to the Denver Nuggets by 13 points, with the final score being 127-114. In this game, Randle scored 24 points and grabbed seven rebounds. McDaniels contributed 25 points, but the team struggled to contain the Nuggets’ offense.

Despite recent struggles, the Timberwolves had a close win against the Indiana Pacers with a score of 114-110. Randle again led the team with 31 points, while Rudy Gobert made a significant impact with 18 rebounds. The Timberwolves’ defense held firm to secure the victory.

Charlotte Hornets Team Preview

The Charlotte Hornets have been struggling in their recent games. They lost to the Orlando Magic by a score of 123-107. In that game, LaMelo Ball stood out with 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 13 assists.

Offensively, the Hornets rank high in scoring with 124 points per game. They also make 15.4 three-pointers per game, placing them 7th in the league. However, their defense allows 124.4 points per game, which ranks near the bottom.

Injuries are affecting the Hornets with key players out. Grant Williams is out with a knee injury, and Josh Green is out with a shoulder issue. LaMelo Ball is questionable due to an ankle injury.

BTB Betting Pick

The Timberwolves are favored by 5.5 points against the Hornets. Minnesota scores 114.2 points per game, while Charlotte scores 124.0 points per game. With the Hornets’ strong offense and the Timberwolves allowing 119.0 points per game, the Hornets +5.5 is the pick.

The over/under for the game is set at 229.5 points. Both teams have high-scoring offenses and defenses that allow a lot of points. With the Timberwolves allowing 119.0 points and the Hornets allowing 124.4 points, the total is likely to exceed 229.5. Therefore, the over is the pick.