Hornets vs. Timberwolves Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for March 5

Hornets vs. Timberwolves Game Info

• Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: Spectrum Center -- Charlotte, North Carolina
• Coverage: FDSSE and FDSN

The Charlotte Hornets (14-46) are underdogs (+8) as they attempt to stop a seven-game losing streak when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves (34-29) at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at Spectrum Center. The game airs on FDSSE and FDSN. The over/under is 225.5 in the matchup.

Hornets vs. Timberwolves Odds & Spread

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Hornets vs. Timberwolves Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Timberwolves win (72.9%)

Hornets vs. Timberwolves Betting Trends

• The Timberwolves have covered the spread 28 times in 63 games with a set spread.
• In the Hornets' 60 games this season, they have 28 wins against the spread.
• Timberwolves games have gone over the total 35 times out of 60 chances this season.
• The Hornets have eclipsed the over/under 36.7% of the time this year (22 of 60 games with a set point total).
• Minnesota owns a worse record against the spread in home games (11-19-1) than it does on the road (17-15-0).
• The Timberwolves have hit the over on the over/under in 18 of 31 home games (58.1%), compared to 17 of 32 road games (53.1%).
• Charlotte's winning percentage against the spread at home is .452 (14-14-3). Away, it is .483 (14-13-2).
• Hornets games have gone above the over/under 25.8% of the time at home (eight of 31), and 48.3% of the time away (14 of 29).

Timberwolves Leaders

• Anthony Edwards is averaging 27.4 points, 4.6 assists and 6 boards.
• Naz Reid is averaging 14.9 points, 2.2 assists and 6.1 boards.
• Julius Randle's numbers on the season are 18.8 points, 7.2 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game, shooting 47.3% from the field and 31.9% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.5 made 3-pointers.
• Jaden McDaniels averages 12.3 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists, shooting 47.1% from the field and 32.9% from downtown, with 1.3 made treys per contest.
• Nickeil Alexander-Walker is averaging 9.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists.

Hornets Leaders

• Miles Bridges is averaging 20.2 points, 7.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists for the Hornets.
• LaMelo Ball's numbers on the season are 26.1 points, 5.2 boards and 7 assists per game. He is sinking 40.9% of his shots from the floor and 33.6% from beyond the arc, with an average of 3.9 treys.
• Mark Williams averages 15.6 points, 9.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists. He is making 58.2% of his shots from the field.
• Brandon Miller's numbers on the season are 21 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game. He is sinking 40.3% of his shots from the field and 35.5% from beyond the arc, with an average of 3.9 triples.
• Moussa Diabate's numbers on the season are 5.3 points, 6.7 boards and 0.8 assists per contest. He is sinking 58.8% of his shots from the field.

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