Anthony Edwards Player Prop Bet: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Charlotte Hornets NBA Game Analysis and Prediction

The Minnesota Timberwolves (34-29) head to Charlotte to take on the struggling Hornets (14-46) on March 5, 2025, at 5:00 PM ET. Minnesota enters the matchup on a two-game winning streak, while the Hornets have lost seven straight. This game provides an intriguing betting opportunity, particularly for Anthony Edwards’ points prop, set at 26.5 (-115). 

 

Odds Table

Team	Spread	Moneyline	Total Points (Over/Under)
Minnesota Timberwolves (34-29)	-8.5 (-110)	-360	Over 221.5 (-110)
Charlotte Hornets (14-46)	+8.5 (-110)	+280	Under 221.5 (-110)

Team Analysis

Minnesota Timberwolves

The Timberwolves continue their push for playoff positioning in the Western Conference, currently sitting in the seventh seed. Anthony Edwards leads the charge, averaging 27.6 points per game, with Rudy Gobert anchoring the defense. Despite Gobert's absence for this game, Minnesota should have the offensive firepower to handle Charlotte.

Defensively, the Wolves rank in the top 10 in opponent field goal percentage, but they’ve shown vulnerabilities when Gobert isn’t on the floor. Still, against a Hornets team ranked near the bottom in offensive efficiency, Minnesota should have a significant edge.

Charlotte Hornets

Charlotte has been one of the worst teams in the NBA this season, currently riding a seven-game losing streak. They struggle both offensively and defensively, ranking near the bottom of the league in both categories. LaMelo Ball leads the team in scoring at 26.1 points per game, but his efficiency (40.9% FG) has been subpar.

In addition, injuries have plagued the Hornets all season, with Jusuf Nurkic listed as questionable for this matchup. If he’s unavailable, Charlotte’s interior defense could be even weaker, creating additional scoring opportunities for Edwards and the Timberwolves.

Recent Performance

Minnesota Timberwolves

• March 4, 2025: Defeated Philadelphia 76ers, 126-112.
• March 2, 2025: Defeated Phoenix Suns, 116-98.
• February 28, 2025: Lost to Utah Jazz, 117-116.
• February 27, 2025: Lost to Los Angeles Lakers, 111-102.
• February 24, 2025: Defeated Oklahoma City Thunder, 131-128 (OT).

Charlotte Hornets

• March 3, 2025: Lost to Golden State Warriors, 119-101.
• March 1, 2025: Lost to Washington Wizards, 113-100.
• February 27, 2025: Lost to Dallas Mavericks, 103-96.
• February 25, 2025: Lost to Golden State Warriors, 128-92.
• February 24, 2025: Lost to Sacramento Kings, 130-88.

Head-to-Head Comparison

The Timberwolves lead the season series 1-0:

• November 4, 2024: Timberwolves defeated Hornets, 114-93.

In their first meeting, Minnesota cruised to a 21-point victory, with Anthony Edwards scoring 21 points on efficient shooting. Given Charlotte’s recent struggles, a similar outcome seems likely.

Against the Spread (ATS) Records

Team	ATS Record	ATS Home	ATS Away
Minnesota Timberwolves	32-31	15-14	17-17
Charlotte Hornets	20-40	9-22	11-18

The Hornets have one of the worst ATS records in the league, while the Timberwolves have been relatively even in covering spreads.

Betting Stats and Trends

• Minnesota Timberwolves: 4-2 ATS in their last six games.
• Charlotte Hornets: 1-7 ATS in their last eight games.
• Anthony Edwards has scored 27+ points in six of his last eight games.
• The Hornets have allowed 120+ points in four of their last five games.
• Charlotte ranks 28th in defensive efficiency.

Player Spotlight: Anthony Edwards

Anthony Edwards has been dominant lately, averaging 27.6 points per game on 43.9% shooting. He exploded for 44 points against the Suns in his last game and has hit the 27+ point mark in four of his last five contests.

Given Charlotte’s defensive inefficiencies, Edwards should have no trouble exploiting their weak perimeter defense. The Hornets allow among the most three-point attempts per game, which aligns well with Edwards' shooting volume.

Prediction