The Minnesota Timberwolves (32-39) and the Charlotte Hornets (31-39) battle at Spectrum Center. The Timberwolves can put an end to an eight-game road losing streak. The game will air on Fox Sports Carolina at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 21, 2019.
Minnesota Timberwolves at Charlotte Hornets ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last game. The Hornets (1-point favorites) were defeated by the Philadelphia 76ers, 118-114, while the Timberwolves (6-point underdogs) fell to the Golden State Warriors, 117-107. The Charlotte game went 9.5 points over the projected point total of 222.5, while the Minnesota game finished 5 points under the projected point total of 229.
Minnesota did a terrific job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (26-32; 81.3 percent) while Charlotte did a terrific job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (33-44; 75.0 percent). Jeremy Lamb had a good game for Charlotte, putting up 26 points and 11 rebounds. Karl-Anthony Towns played a pivotal role for Minnesota with 26 points and 21 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Towns led the Timberwolves to a 121-104 victory. He notched a double-double with 35 points and 12 rebounds. Minnesota covered as a 5-point favorite and the two teams combined to put up 225 points, which was just over the projected point total of 222.5. Minnesota’s 0.607 effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over Charlotte, who had a mark of 0.469.
Just over half of the Timberwolves’ games have finished over the projected point total. Minnesota comes into the game with records of 32-39 straight up (SU) and 34-37 against the spread (ATS).
Of the Hornets’ 70 games, 39 have finished over the total. Further, Charlotte owns records of 31-39 SU and 30-38-2 ATS.
The offensive glass could be a major edge for Minnesota in this matchup. The Timberwolves rank fourth in offensive rebounding percentage (25.6 percent), while Charlotte ranks 14th in defensive rebounding percentage (77.1 percent).
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Charlotte Hornets Free Pick
Free NBA Tip: SU Winner – Timberwolves, ATS Winner – Timberwolves, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Timberwolves average 45.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 18th in the NBA. The Hornets rank 20th in rebounds allowed per game (45.8).
- Minnesota ranks first in second chance points per game (15.6) while Charlotte ranks 19th in second chance points allowed per game (13.7).
- The Timberwolves average 24.5 assists per game, which ranks 15th in the NBA. The Hornets rank 24th in assists allowed per game (25.7).
- Minnesota ranks ninth in points in the paint per game (50.2) while Charlotte ranks 17th in points allowed in the paint per game (49.0).
- Minnesota ranks first in steals allowed per game (6.5) while Charlotte ranks sixth (7.2).
- The Timberwolves rank 14th in blocks per game (5.1) while the Hornets rank 29th in blocks allowed per game (6.1).
- The Hornets rank first in points off turnovers allowed per game (14.0) while the Timberwolves rank eighth (15.4).
- Charlotte ranks 12th in three pointers attempted per game (33.6) while Minnesota ranks 25th (28.7).
- When holding opponents below 100 points, Charlotte is 10-4 and Minnesota is 11-0.
- In games where they score over 100 points, the Timberwolves are 31-33 and the Hornets are 30-27.
- Charlotte is 16-18-2 ATS at home, while Minnesota is 15-22 ATS on the road.
- In 37 road games, the Timberwolves have 20 overs and 17 unders.
- In 36 home games, the Hornets have 19 overs and 17 unders.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Minnesota and Charlotte are both 1-4 ATS.
- The Timberwolves have 4 unders and 1 over over their last five games, while the Hornets have 3 overs and 2 unders
- The Timberwolves’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 12.0, up from 1.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Hornets have scored an average of 105.0 points per game (5.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 114.0 points per game (2.4 above their season average).
