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Timberwolves vs. Hornets Betting Preview: Insights and Odds for March 5, 2025
A detailed analysis and betting insight into the upcoming NBA matchup between the Timberwolves and Hornets.
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The Charlotte Hornets (14-46) are in a tough spot, having lost their last seven games. They will face the Minnesota Timberwolves (34-29), who look to continue the Hornets’ slump as part of Wednesday’s NBA schedule.
Matchup Details
- Tipoff is at 7 p.m. ET from the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.
- Minnesota is favored by 9 points according to the SportsLine consensus, with an over/under total of 223.5 points.
SportsLine’s proven model has simulated this matchup 10,000 times and has revealed its best bets.
Best Bets for Hornets vs. Timberwolves:
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Hornets +9 (-110)
- The Hornets will have all their healthy players back, with LaMelo Ball and Mark Williams returning to the lineup. They have a strong home underdog rate, covering in 60% of those instances.
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Under 223.5 (-110)
- The Hornets have a league-high over-under record advantage, with the under hitting in 63.3% of their games this season.
The model predicts a final score of Timberwolves 108, Hornets 105, verifying the Hornets can cover the spread.
