Charlotte Hornets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Preview, Prediction, and Odds
The Charlotte Hornets and Minnesota Timberwolves are set to clash in an exciting matchup on Saturday, December 02, 2023, at 05:00 PM ET at the Spectrum Center (Charlotte). Here’s a comprehensive preview of the game, including betting odds, and a game prediction.
Match Prediction Charlotte Hornets vs Minnesota Timberwolves
This game should be a close one. The Hornets are a talented team, but they have struggled this season. The Timberwolves are playing well right now and have the home court advantage. My money is on a close win for the Timberwolves.
Timberwolves 115, Hornets 112
Head to Head
The Charlotte Hornets and the Minnesota Timberwolves have played each other a total of 103 times, with the Hornets holding a slight lead in the all-time record books with a 53-50 record. However, the Timberwolves have won the last five meetings between the two teams.
| Season | Hornets | Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 1-3 | 3-1 |
| 2021-22 | 2-2 | 2-2 |
| 2020-21 | 1-2 | 2-1 |
Charlotte Hornets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Preview
The Charlotte Hornets (8-25) will face the Minnesota Timberwolves (18-15) on December 2 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Hornets are currently 14th in the Eastern Conference, while the Timberwolves are 6th in the Western Conference.
The Hornets have struggled this season, losing 17 of their last 20 games. They are averaging just 109.7 points per game, which ranks 24th in the NBA. The Hornets are also allowing 119.8 points per game, which ranks 29th in the NBA.
The Timberwolves are one of the surprises of the season. They are currently on a four-game winning streak and are playing their best basketball this season. The Timberwolves are averaging 118.9 points per game, which ranks 9th in the NBA. The Timberwolves are also giving up 115.3 points per game,
Charlotte Hornets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Odds
The Timberwolves are currently 5.5-point favorites against the Hornets. The over/under is set at 226.5 points.
FAQs for Charlotte Hornets vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Why are they called the Charlotte Hornets?
(The team’s name is a reference to the “hornet’s nest” of American rebels in Charlotte during the American Revolution.) The Hornets returned to the playoffs in 2015–16 but again failed to advance past the first round of the postseason.
How many times have the Hornets made the playoffs?
The franchise has reached the postseason twelve times and made ten playoff appearances, although as of 2023 they are the oldest club in all of North American major professional sports to have never won a division championship.
Who owns the Charlotte Hornets now?
After the press conference, when new Charlotte Hornets majority owners Rick Schnall and Gabe Plotkin had a moment to breathe, it was Schnall who made the high stakes of their high-profile investment very clear. “We can’t screw this up,” Schnall said.
How much are the Hornets worth?
In 2023, the value of the Charlotte Hornets franchise grew to 3 billion U.S. dollars. This was an increase of 76 percent from the previous year for the National Basketball Association franchise, when the figure stood at 1.7 billion U.S. dollars.
What is the nickname of the Hornets?
Watford’s nickname is ‘The Hornets‘, the nickname was chosen by the club’s supporters because they play in yellow and black. A hornet is a type of large wasp. There used to be a hornet on the club badge but it was replaced by a hart, which is an old-fashioned word for ‘stag’, which is a male deer.
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Conclusion
The Charlotte Hornets and the Minnesota Timberwolves are in a relatively close head-to-head race, with the Hornets holding a slight advantage. However, the Timberwolves have been the dominant team in recent meetings and have won their last five games in a row. Based on their recent performances, it is likely that the Timberwolves will continue their dominance over the Hornets in the upcoming game. Their hot streak, home court advantage and slightly better offensive performance make them the favorites in this matchup.
