Charlotte Hornets vs Minnesota Timberwolves 3/3/2021 – Charlotte Hornets will enter this game holding the eighth position in the Eastern Conference play. The Hornets were unable to succeed in their last game and they look forward to rebound from their last outing. Sitting at the bottom of the Western Conference play is Minnesota Timberwolves in the 15th spot. The Timberwolves are holding the worst record on the season and they are struggling to make ends meet. The NBA betting odds today are already up and running as they seem to favor the Hornets to win this game and make up for their loss.
Charlotte Hornets vs Minnesota Timberwolves 3/3/2021
| When: | March 3, 2021 8:00 PM ET |
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| Where: | Amway Center, Orlando, Florida |
| TV: | Fox Sports North Fox Sports Southeast |
| Stream: | NBA League Pass |
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— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) March 3, 2021
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Charlotte Hornets | +1 (-116) | 229.5 o (-110) | -105 |  |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | -1 (-116) | 229.5 u (-110) | -111 | |
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Charlotte Hornets Betting
The Charlotte Hornets will take the road in this game, but they are up against a weak team. Charlotte is holding a 16-18 record on the season and is ahead of the Pacers. The Hornets continue to trail Miami Heat in the seventh position. In their last game, they lost against the TrailBlazers with a final score of 123-111. Charlotte has an offensive unit that is touching an average of close to 113 points per game. From their field goal attempts, they are shooting at close to 47 percent. The three-point radar is worse as they are shooting at close to 39 percent.
Players to watch: G. Hayward SF 30 GP 30 GS 34.9 MIN 21.5 PTS 0.9 OR 4.5 DR 5.4 REB 3.7 AST 1.2 STL 0.4 BLK 2 TO 1.8 PF 1.9 AST/TO 18.56 PER
T. Rozier SG 32 GP 32 GS 33.7 MIN 20.2 PTS 0.6 OR 3.3 DR 3.9 REB 3.2 AST 1.3 STL 0.4 BLK 2 TO 1.9 PF 1.6 AST/TO 17.53 PER
L. Ball PG 34 GP 14 GS 28.9 MIN 15.7 PTS 1.5 OR 4.5 DR 6 REB 6.4 AST 1.6 STL 0.4 BLK 2.8 TO 2.8 PF 2.3 AST/TO 18.81 PER.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting
The Minnesota Timberwolves will enter this game with a terrible 7-28 record on the season. Minnesota way too weak in their scoring offense and worse in their defensive squad. The Timberwolves are riding an eight-game losing streak after their last defeat against the Phoenix Suns. Minnesota gave up 118 and scored 99 in return. With their shooting offense, the Timberwolves are touching 108.1 points per game. Their advantage is their field goal attempts as they are touching close to 44 percent.
Players to watch: K. Towns C 15 GP 15 GS 32.8 MIN 22.4 PTS 3 OR 7.7 DR 10.7 REB 4 AST 0.9 STL 1.8 BLK 3.1 TO 3.7 PF 1.3 AST/TO 23.58 PER
M. Beasley SG 33 GP 32 GS 33.1 MIN 20.5 PTS 0.8 OR 3.8 DR 4.6 REB 2.5 AST 0.8 STL 0.2 BLK 1.6 TO 1.6 PF 1.5 AST/TO 16.05 PER
D. Russell PG 20 GP 19 GS 29.2 MIN 19.3 PTS 0.5 OR 2.2 DR 2.6 REB 5.1 AST 1.1 STL 0.5 BLK 2.7 TO 2 PF 1.9 AST/TO 16.37 PER.
Charlotte Hornets vs Minnesota Timberwolves 3/3/2021 Betting Numbers
Trends
Charlotte Hornets
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Charlotte’s last 5 games.
Charlotte are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games against Minnesota.
Charlotte are 10-4 SU in their last 14 games against Minnesota.
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Charlotte’s last 8 games on the road.
Charlotte are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota.
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Charlotte’s last 9 games this season.
Charlotte are 2-12 SU in their last 14 games against an opponent in the Northwest Division division.
Charlotte are 2-7 SU in their last 9 games played in March.
Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota are 0-8 ATS in their last 8 games.
Timberwolves are 0-8 SU in their last 8 games.
Minnesota are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games at home.
Minnesota are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games when playing at home against Charlotte.
Timberwolves are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games this season.
Minnesota are 0-6 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Minnesota’s last 15 games against an opponent in the Southeast Division division.
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Minnesota’s last 14 games played in March.
Injuries
Charlotte Hornets
Gordon Hayward SF Hand is “?” Wednesday vs Minnesota
Cody Zeller C Hip is “?” Wednesday vs Minnesota
Devonte’ Graham PG Knee is downgraded to OUT Wednesday vs Minnesota
Minnesota Timberwolves
D’Angelo Russell PG Knee is out indefinitely
Malik Beasley SG Suspension is suspended 12 games (return date 3/27 vs Houston)
| Charlotte Hornets | Minnesota Timberwolves | |
|---|---|---|
| 18-15-1 | Against the Spread | 14-20-1 |
| 19-14-1 | Straight Up | 17-18-0 |
| 112 | Points per Game | 108 |
| 114 | Points Allowed per Game | 117 |
| 46.26 | Offensive FG% | 43.59 |
| 77.53 | Offensive FT% | 76.22 |
| 38.31 | Offensive 3PT% | 35.02 |
| 47.33 | Defensive FG% | 47.74 |
| 73.61 | Defensive FT% | 79.56 |
| 38.04 | Defensive 3PT% | 37.68 |
Charlotte Hornets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Picks
The Hornets have an easy victory in this game with the NBA betting covers in their favor. Charlotte’s defense will prevent the Timberwolves from getting extra points. Back the Hornets to win and cover with ease.
Moneyline: The ML set for the Hornets is -105 while the ML set for the Timberwolves is -111.
ATS: A spread of 3 (-116) is set for both teams with Charlotte holding +1 (-116) and Minnesota holding -1 (-116).
TOTALs: The total will go over 229.5 (-110) for the Hornets and the same will go under or the Timberwolves.
Score Prediction: 123 – 116 Hornets
