Timberwolves vs Hornets Prediction and NBA Betting Tips - 25 February 2023
Feb 24, 2023, 8:45AM
The Minnesota Timberwolves square off with the Charlotte Hornets in NBA action at Target Center on Saturday, commencing at 12:00pm AEDT.
With the likes of Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert and Jaden McDaniels, the Timberwolves are up against a Hornets team that includes LaMelo Ball, Terry Rozier and P.J. Washington.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for Timberwolves vs Hornets, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed in this article.
Who will win? Timberwolves vs Hornets
Based on detailed machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated Saturday's Timberwolves-Hornets NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Timberwolves a 70% chance of beating the Hornets at Target Center.
More: Timberwolves vs Hornets Simulated 10K Times
Minnesota vs Charlotte Current Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Target Center are listed below:
- Head to Head: Timberwolves $1.38, Hornets $3.30
- Line: Timberwolves -6.5 ($1.87), Hornets +6.5 ($1.95)
- Total (Over/Under 240.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, bet365 currently has the Timberwolves to win at $1.38. Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the Hornets to win at $3.30.
The Timberwolves are 6.5-point favourites against the Hornets, with odds of $1.87 currrently on offer at bet365.
For the underdog Hornets (+6.5) to cover the line, bet365 currently has odds of $1.95.
The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 240.5 with PointsBet, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $1.91.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Hornets (+6.5) have a 54% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 240.5 points has a 54% chance of staying Under.
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Timberwolves vs Hornets NBA Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Hornets at $3.30 with PointsBet
- Line: Hornets +6.5 at $1.95 with bet365 (54% probability)
- Total Points: Under 240.5 at $1.91 with PointsBet (54% probability)
These Timberwolves vs Hornets betting tips are based on market-leading modelling and gambling expertise to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Timberwolves have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Hornets to win is our recommended option due to the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is pivotal to being a profitable punter in the long run.
Timberwolves vs Hornets NBA Best Bets
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Timberwolves vs Hornets at Target Center on Saturday has the Timberwolves winning 122-116.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Timberwolves vs Hornets NBA Props Tips
Prop bets are an exciting way to wager on Timberwolves vs Hornets without necessarily betting on the outcome of Saturday's game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Anthony Edwards is expected to lead the Timberwolves with 27 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, while LaMelo Ball is projected to have 27 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists for the Hornets.
Timberwolves Projected Box Score
- Anthony Edwards: 27 PTS, 6 REB, 5 AST
- Rudy Gobert: 16 PTS, 14 REB, 1 AST
- Jaden McDaniels: 14 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST
- Kyle Anderson: 14 PTS, 7 REB, 5 AST
- Mike Conley: 11 PTS, 2 REB, 9 AST
Hornets Projected Box Score
- LaMelo Ball: 27 PTS, 8 REB, 8 AST
- Terry Rozier: 21 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST
- P.J. Washington: 16 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST
- Kelly Oubre: 15 PTS, 4 REB, 1 AST
- Mark Williams: 14 PTS, 10 REB, 1 AST
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting tips before the Minnesota vs Charlotte game at Target Center.
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Timberwolves vs Hornets NBA 2023
The game between the Timberwolves and Hornets at Target Center is scheduled to start at 12:00pm AEDT on Saturday.
- Game: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Charlotte Hornets
- Date: Saturday 25 February 2023
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Target Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
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