Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Charlotte Hornets, Picks and Prediction for Saturday, November 1, 2025
A pair of two-win teams looks to up their totals when they meet on Saturday evening, so make sure you are on board with our Timberwolves vs. Hornets predictions. The Timberwolves (2-3 SU, 0-5 ATS) lost by a bucket against the Lakers on Wednesday, 116-115, as -7.5 favorites at home. The Hornets (2-3 SU, 3-2 ATS) were dropped at home by Orlando on Thursday, 123-107, as +3.5 underdogs. Tipoff from the Spectrum Center in Charlotte is scheduled for 6:00 EST. Need quality NBA predictions? This is the ultimate site for basketball winners.
Timberwolves caught in early season muck
The Timberwolves have hit a bit of a bump in the road since losing their biggest piece three games ago. They’ve lost back-to-back games for the first time this season and this will be the start of a three-game road trip for the club.
The team is still without star Anthony Edwards, who has already missed two-plus games due to a hamstring injury. Julius Randle has been the go-to in his absence, averaging 29.3 points over his last three games. The forward is shooting 54.9% and averaging 26.6 points and 5.4 assists per game, both team highs. Minnesota’s offense is averaging 114.2 points per game this season, 22nd in the league. They are shooting 47.8% from the field and averaging 12.6 threes a night. They cough up 15.4 turnovers per game, on average, and their 1.45 assist-to-turnover ratio ranks 26th overall.
The Timberwolves on defense are allowing 119 points a night, 18th in the NBA. Teams are hitting 12.6 threes per game against them while also shooting 49.3% from the field. They are one of the worst rebounding teams in the league, averaging 40 per game with a -2.3-rebound differential. The TWolves are averaging 7.8 steals and 6.2 blocks per game and forcing 14.2 turnovers from teams each game. Three players are grabbing six boards a night, and Rudy Gobert leads the group with 8.4 rebounds per game. Jaden McDaniels is tied for fifth with 2 blocks per game.
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Team notes
- Jaylen Clark missed the last two games with a calf injury and will be a game-time decision for this matchup.
- TWolves are tied for fifth in the league, averaging 33 points in the first quarter.
- They average 25.3 fouls per game, seventh most in the league.
- Rudy Gobert is shooting 68% on two-point shot attempts.
Hornets need to sting back
The Hornets have hit a similar wall as their opponent in this game, having lost one of their top stars while also losing their last two games. This matchup is the start of a three-game home swing, and they are 1-0 SU at the Spectrum Center thus far.
Charlotte has been without swingman Brandon Miller since the second game of the season, when he went down with a shoulder injury. LaMelo Ball has done a phenomenal job in taking over the offense, leading the team with 24.4 points and 10.2 assists per game. He is hitting 3.6 threes per game, seventh in the league, and overall, he has shot 44.2% from the field. The Hornets are averaging 124 points of offense per game, the sixth-best mark in the NBA. They are shooting 49.5% from the field and knocking down 15.4 threes a night. They struggle in possession, losing the ball 16.2 times per game on average. Their 1.77 assist-to-turnover ratio ranks 13th overall.
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Ricky Tran | +507.00 |
| 2 |  Justin W. | +200.00 |
| 3 |  Mark Ruelle | +172.00 |
| 4 |  Terry Edelmann | +105.00 |
| 5 |  Tom Macrina | +85.00 |
On defense, the Hornets have given up an average of 124.4 points per game, the fifth-worst mark in the league. Teams are shooting 48.6% from the field against them, with 15.6 threes per game. In the rebound department, Charlotte is sweeping up 45.8 boards a night and has a +7.1-rebound differential. They’ve been able to force 14.2 turnovers from teams via their 7.4 steals and 4.2 blocks per game. Ball is the team’s leading rebounder with 8 a night, followed closely by rookie Ryan Kalkbrenner with 7.2 rebounds to go with 11 points per game.
Team notes
- Miller, who has missed three games already, remains sidelined with a shoulder injury.
- Kon Knueppel has averaged 3.4 threes per game, the highest mark among rookies.
- The Hornets average 34.2 points in the third quarter of games, the third-best mark in the league.
- Team is tied for seventh with an average of 54.8 points per game in the paint.
Timberwolves vs. Hornets Picks
Spread Pick for Timberwolves vs. Hornets
- Hornets +5.5 (5 units)
The TWolves went 2-0 SU and ATS in their two meetings against the Hornets last season. Of course, they now come to the table without the services of their top player, and they don’t have any other bona fide stars who have taken over. Charlotte is also without one of their most vital pieces in Miller, but he isn’t as crucial to his team’s success as Edwards is. Ball continues to grow into an All-Star, and he has more scorers around him than Randle does with the TWolves. Charlotte should have an advantage on the glass, and they are one of the better shooting teams in the paint, so this is the area they should attack to get a desired outcome for all parties involved. Charlotte is 6-3-1 ATS in their last ten games against the TWolves.
Take the Hornets.
Over/Under Pick for Timberwolves vs. Hornets
- Under (4 units)
These two averaged a combined 220.5 points per game in their two meetings last season. Both of these teams are missing their top scorers, and the offensive scoring has dipped on both sides because of it. The Hornets were the top scoring team in the league after three games, but have sunk to sixth after averaging 112 points in their last two games. Minnesota hasn’t been a strong scoring team from the jump, with a high-water mark of 118 points in their season opener. Other than that, they’ve scored 115 points or less in their four other games. Both sides are shooting under 50% from the field, and both are coughing the ball up more than 15 times per game. This could get ugly.
Take the under.
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