Charlotte Hornets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction: another defeat for the Hornets?

Prediction for the NBA match which will take place on March 6. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Charlotte Hornets

It was recently reported that the Hornets will put all players, including Lamelo Ball and Mikal Bridges, up for transfer in the offseason. Accordingly, the team's current roster has officially been deemed uncompetitive, and Charlotte will be assembling a new roster. Now the team from North Carolina will simply finish the championship.

Last game Charlotte hosted Golden State on its court and lost with a double-digit score difference - 101:119. This defeat was the seventh consecutive loss for the Hornets, and the total balance of wins for Charles Lee's team is 14-46. Only Washington is currently below Charlotte in the Eastern Conference standings.

Minnesota Timberwolves

The Timberwolves are far from not struggling at the finish of the regular season for results. Yes, Minnesota has all but secured a play-in, but they can still climb directly into the playoffs. Now the team, having overtaken the Los Angeles Clippers, has climbed to seventh place in the Western Conference standings, and is 0.5 wins behind the top-6. Minnesota's overall record is 34-29.

The Timberwolves played their previous game yesterday and confidently defeated Philadelphia 126-112 at home. Anthony Edwards scored only 18 points, but the rotation players showed themselves. Naz Reid has 23 points for efficiency, and Nikale Alexander-Walker has 20 points.

H2H Meetings

The score in the season series 1:0 in favor of Minnesota.

In the last championship, the rivals exchanged away victories.

Betting Stats

• Charlotte won 3 out of 5 previous matches with Minnesota.
• In 3 of the last 4 matches between the rivals have broken the total of 222 points.
• In 3 out of 4 previous home games Charlotte did not reach 107 points.
• Minnesota has scored 115 or more points in 7 of their last 9 away games.

Expert Betting Tips

Charlotte has a series of defeats and no tournament prospects at all. Minnesota can not, given only the seventh place in the Western Conference table, can not afford to throw away games against outsiders. We think the Timberwolves won't allow a misfire, and the game itself will be more or less efficient. The Hornets have problems on offense, but the team from North Carolina has been conceding a lot lately.

Total Over 223.5 for 1.91

Total Over 223.5 for 1.91

Handicap 2 (+8.5) for 1.94