The Minnesota Timberwolves are set to face off against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday in Charlotte. As professional NBA handicappers, we have carefully analyzed the pre-game information to provide our expert opinion and free pick for this matchup.
Injury List:
The Hornets are dealing with a few injuries, including Cody Martin’s knee and possibly F Kelly Oubre Jr. (hand) and G Terry Rozier (hand).
The Timberwolves will be without C Karl-Anthony Towns due to a calf injury.
Prediction:
We predict that the Timberwolves will come out on top with a final score of 117-108.
Moneyline:
While the Timberwolves are the favorites to win, the moneyline offers no value for a bet on them at (-230).
Against The Spread:
The Timberwolves have been performing well lately, especially after having three or more days of rest. They have gone 6-1 ATS in their last seven games. On the other hand, the Hornets have struggled on the road with an 8-25 record away from home this season. They have gone 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games and have a 2-6 ATS record in their last eight contests overall. We recommend taking the Timberwolves to cover the spread at -5 (-115).
OVER/UNDER:
The Hornets have been struggling offensively, ranking 24th in the league with 112.5 points per game. Additionally, the Under is 2-7 in their last 9 games overall and 8-2 in their last 10 games following an outing in which they gave up 100 points or more. The Timberwolves have also been leaning towards the Under in their previous 8 home games with a record of 6-1-1. We predict that the total score will be UNDER 241.5 (-112).
