Hornets vs Timberwolves Prediction NBA Picks 1/22/24

Minnesota Timberwolves (30-12) vs Charlotte Hornets (9-31)

Game Info: Monday, January 22, 2024 at 8:00 pm (Target Center)

Betting Odds: Minnesota Timberwolves -15.5 -- Over/Under: 222.5

The Charlotte Hornets need a win after losing 10 of their last 12 games. The Minnesota Timberwolves look for a win after winning 6 of their last 9 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Charlotte Hornets vs Minnesota Timberwolves prediction.

Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview

The Charlotte Hornets recently lost to the Pelicans and 76ers while beating the Spurs. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 108.3 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 119.8 points on 49.8 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 25.1 points and 5.3 rebounds, while Terry Rozier is averaging 23.6 points and 4 rebounds. Miles Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and Brandon Miller is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 79.3 percent from the free throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 40 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.5 rebounds per game.

Charlotte Hornets Player Facts

• Miles Bridges ranks 11th amongst qualified Forwards for FT% (86.0%) this season.

Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview

The Minnesota Timberwolves recently beat the Pistons and Grizzlies while losing to the Thunder. The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 113.1 points on 48.8 percent shooting and allowing 107.3 points on 44.4 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 25.9 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 21.6 points and 3 assists. Rudy Gobert is the third double-digit scorer and Naz Reid is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 38.6 percent from beyond the arc and 78.3 percent from the free throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.1 rebounds per game.

Minnesota Timberwolves Player Facts

• Rudy Gobert ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (12.4) this season.
• Mike Conley ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (6.3) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Timberwolves rank 1st in the league for opponent points per game this season (107.4).
• The Timberwolves rank 1st in the league for opponent field goal percentage this season (44.5%).
• The Hornets rank 30th in the league for point differential per game this season (-11.6).
• The Hornets rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (40.4%).

Charlotte Hornets vs Minnesota Timberwolves prediction

The Minnesota Timberwolves have the ability to blow the doors off here, and it would surprise nobody. However, this is a massive line for any matchup and the Minnesota Timberwolves have been spotty with their play at ties lately as the defense isn't as consistent and the offense does have a turnover problem. The Timberwolves also leave for a 4-game road trip after this contest, so there is a bit of a look ahead factor here. There's no real reason to get behind the Charlotte Hornets, but I just have a hard time laying these massive numbers in the NBA. It's the Hornets and the points or pass for me.

The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.