Charlotte Hornets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Pick & Prediction 1/22/24

At 8:00 ET, the Hornets (+855) will take on the Timberwolves (-1471) at the Target Center in Minneapolis. Charlotte is currently 13th in the East with a 9-31 record, while Minnesota is 1st in the West at 30-12.

The Timberwolves are favored by 15.5 points and the over/under line is 222. Fans can watch the game on BSN.

CHARLOTTE HORNETS VS MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves -15.5

This game will be played at Target Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, January 22nd.

WHY BET THE MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 117-100 in favor of the Timberwolves.
• Our projections have Anthony Edwards finishing with Anthony Edwards points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.
• From the field, we have the Timberwolves finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.5% and knocking down 13 threes.

Can Charlotte Grab a Win on the Road?

As 15.5-point underdogs, the Hornets are looking to end a seven-game losing streak as the underdog. This season, they have been the underdog in 36 of their 40 games and have an average scoring differential of -12.2 points per game.

Charlotte’s ATS record as the underdog this season is 7-14 on the road and 14-20 overall. In their last four games as the underdog, they have gone 0-4 against the spread.

On the road, the Hornets are 4-17 this season and have an average scoring margin of -13.0 points per game. In the Eastern Conference, they are currently in 13th place and 4th in the Southeast Division with a record of 9-31.

Charlotte’s last game was a 97-89 loss to the 76ers. They were 12-point underdogs going into the game and covered the spread. The O/U line for that game was 227 points.

This season, Charlotte has an O/U record of 20-20 and their games have averaged 228.1 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 222 points, which is lower than the season average of 228.8.

When it comes to scoring, the Hornets have struggled this season, averaging just 108.3 points per game, which is 28th in the NBA. This season, they have scored below the NBA scoring average in 62.5% of their games. In terms of pace, the Hornets are 22nd in the league with 98 possessions per game.

One area where the Hornets have struggled is getting to the free-throw line. They are last in the NBA in both free throws made and attempted per game. From beyond the arc, the Hornets are 19th in three-point shooting at 35%.

Overall, the Hornets are 28th in field goal percentage at 45%. They have been slightly better on the road, where they are averaging 108.3 points per game compared to 108.4 at home. In terms of assists, the Hornets are 25th in the NBA.

Looking at the Hornets defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 119.8 points per game (24th). When it comes to forced turnovers, the Hornets are forcing 13.4 per game, which is 20th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 19th in blocked shots at 4.9 per game.

Taking a Look at the Timberwolves Chances at Home

In Minnesota’s games this season, the average over/under line is 223.3 points, which is higher than today’s line of 222. The Timberwolves have gone 22-20 on the over/under this season.

Minnesota’s last game against the Thunder finished with a combined score of 199 points, falling short of the O/U line of 229. The Timberwolves lost the game by a score of 102-97.

Minnesota is 21-20 against the spread this season, going 10-11 on the road and 11-9 at home. As the favorite, their ATS record is 16-16, and they have been favored in 33 of their 42 games.

The Timberwolves are currently in 1st place in the Western Conference with a record of 30-12. In the West, they are 21-7 compared to 9-5 against non-conference opponents.

On average, Minnesota’s games have scored 220.4 points this season. In their last game, the O/U line was 229, and they finished with 199 points.

When playing at home, the Timberwolves are averaging 112.0 points per game (25th). Overall, they are 21st in the league in scoring at 113.1 points per game. In terms of pace, Minnesota is 25th in the NBA with 97.8 possessions per game.

So far this season, the Timberwolves have outscored the NBA scoring average in 42.9% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, Minnesota is 6th in the league at 48%. When it comes to two-point shooting, the Timberwolves are 14th in the NBA at 55%.

From beyond the arc, Minnesota is 3rd in the league in three-point shooting percentage at 38%. However, they are just 26th in three-point attempts per game. In terms of free throws, the Timberwolves are 9th in attempts and 12th in made free throws.

Coming into the game, the Timberwolves defense has held opposing team’s to fewer points than the league average in 26.2% of their games. Currently, they are 1st in the NBA at 107.3 points per game allowed. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Timberwolves defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 50.0% while allowing 35.3% from downtown.