The Minnesota Timberwolves (14-4) are 6-point favorites as they attempt to extend a three-game win streak when they visit the Charlotte Hornets (6-11) on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Spectrum Center. The contest airs at 5:00 PM ET on BSSE and BSN. The point total in the matchup is set at 221.5.
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How Do I Watch Timberwolves vs. Hornets?
- Game Day: Saturday, December 2, 2023
- Game Time: 5:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSSE and BSN
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
- Arena: Spectrum Center
Betting Lines For Minnesota vs. Charlotte
Timberwolves vs Hornets Betting Information
| Favorite |
Spread |
Total |
| Timberwolves |
-6 |
221.5 |
Timberwolves Betting Stats & Information
- The Timberwolves have gone 11-2 in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 84.6% of those games).
- Minnesota has won all eight games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -242 or shorter.
- So far this season, the Timberwolves have compiled a 9-6-3 record against the spread.
- In games they have played as at least 6-point favorites this season, the Timberwolves are 5-2-1 against the spread.
- Minnesota’s average point total in matchups this year is 217.6, 3.9 points less than the over/under in this game.
- Timberwolves games have gone over the point total in nine out of 17 opportunities (52.9%).
Charlotte Betting Stats & Info
- The Hornets have been underdogs in 14 games this season and won five (35.7%) of those contests.
- Charlotte has a record of 2-6 when it is set as the underdog by +196 or more by sportsbooks this season.
- The Hornets have put together a 6-10-1 record against the spread this season.
- The Hornets have an ATS record of 3-5-1 when playing as at least 6-point underdogs.
- The average total for Charlotte’s games this year is 14.3 more points than the point total of 221.5 in this outing.
- Games involving the Hornets have hit the over 11 times this year.
Timberwolves vs. Hornets Season Stat Comparison
| Timberwolves Rank |
Timberwolves AVG |
|
Hornets AVG |
Hornets Rank |
| 19th |
112.3 |
Points Scored |
113.6 |
15th |
| 1st |
105.3 |
Points Allowed |
122.1 |
26th |
| 9th |
45.2 |
Rebounds |
44.5 |
12th |
| 25th |
9.4 |
Off. Rebounds |
12.2 |
7th |
| 22nd |
11.5 |
3pt Made |
11.4 |
23rd |
| 21st |
25.3 |
Assists |
25.4 |
20th |
| 23rd |
14.3 |
Turnovers |
13.9 |
19th |
Timberwolves vs. Hornets Injury Updates
Timberwolves
| Name |
Game Status |
Injury |
| Jaylen Clark |
Out |
Achilles |
| Anthony Edwards |
Questionable |
Hip |
| Jordan McLaughlin |
Out |
Knee |
| Jaden McDaniels |
Out |
Ankle |
Hornets
| Name |
Game Status |
Injury |
| Frank Ntilikina |
Out |
Leg |
| LaMelo Ball |
Out |
Ankle |
| Nick Richards |
Questionable |
Concussion |
| Brandon Miller |
Questionable |
Ankle |
| Cody Martin |
Out |
Knee |
This Matchup’s Impact Players
Minnesota Timberwolves Leaders
- Anthony Edwards is a key contributor on the scoresheet for the Timberwolves, tallying 26.2 points per game to go with 5.9 rebounds and 5.0 assists.
- Mike Conley contributes with 10.2 points, 6.0 assists and 2.8 rebounds a game, and Rudy Gobert adds 12.6 points, 1.1 assists and 11.6 rebounds per contest.
- Edwards makes more threes per game than any other (active) member of the Timberwolves, knocking down shots from beyond the arc at a clip of 2.5 per contest.
Charlotte Hornets Leaders
- P.J. Washington averages 14.2 points per game. He also pulls down 5.3 rebounds and averages 2.2 assists per game.
- Gordon Hayward also contributes 13.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game, with Mark Williams adding 13.4 points, 10.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game.
- Washington is the top shooter from the three-point line for the Hornets (among active players), hitting 1.9 threes per game.
