The Charlotte Hornets'(17-43) battle the Minnesota Timberwolves'(31-30) on Friday. Tip from Target Center is set for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Hornets vs. Timberwolves odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Hornets took down the San Antonio Spurs 120-110 on Feb. 15 to cover as 5.5-point home favorites. They have now won back-to-back games but are just 3-7 in their last 10. Charlotte is 4-6 against the spread (ATS) in that span to fall to 25-32-3 ATS this season.
Minnesota lost 114-106 to the Washington Wizards on Feb. 16, failing to cover as a 3-point home favorite. It is 5-5 in its last 10 games both overall and ATS, alternating wins and losses in that span. The Wolves are 29-32 ATS on the season.
The Hornets beat the Timberwolves 110-108 to cover as 6.5-point home underdogs in their first matchup of the season on Nov. 25.