Minnesota @ Charlotte Picks & Props

Karl-Anthony Towns has failed to convert 3.5 three-point attempts per game this season, significantly more than his 3.8 rate last season. Karl-Anthony Towns has averaged 2.5 personal fouls per game away from his home court this year, putting him in the 77th percentile -- among the league's most-whistled. The Minnesota Timberwolves rank as the 6th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA when playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists). The Charlotte Hornets have given up the 6th-most offensive rebounds per game (13.2) in the NBA to the other team over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. Charlotte is a difficult one for getting to the free-throw line; the other team's starting PFs have attempted just 3.5 free throws per game this year when the Charlotte Hornets are the visiting team (6th-least in the league).

Kyle Anderson has been called for a lowly 1.4 personal fouls per game this season, significantly lower than his 2.2 fouls per game last season. The Timberwolves rank as the 10th-most efficient shooting team in the NBA this year. The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to get a boost in plays today from being pitted against the 6th-speediest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 9 games (the Hornets).

Relative to last year's 3.7 rate, Mark Williams's shots hit have risen this year to 5.4 per game. The 6th-fastest pace home offense in the NBA over the last 9 games has been the Charlotte Hornets. The Hornets rank as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league on their home court this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists). This year, opposing clubs have brought down 10.0 offensive boards per game (6th-fewest in the NBA) against the Minnesota Timberwolves (diminishing possessions that could otherwise spark additional chances for offense). Mark Williams has attempted 3.5 free throws per game this year, a sizeable increase from his 2.3 mark last year.

The Charlotte Hornets check in as the 7th-lowest scoring offense in the league playing at home this year. The matchup against the Timberwolves is a tough one for field goal attempts; the opposition's starting PFs have totaled the 14th-least FG attempts per game in the NBA this year (10.5).

Troy Brown Jr. has converted a lowly 16.7% of his shots from the field this season, quite a bit lower than his 40.8 mark last season. Troy Brown Jr. has been on the court for a measly 9.0 minutes per game this year, significantly less than his 22.0 minutes per game last year. This year, the opposing team's starting SFs have averaged 1.1 3-pointers per game (10th-lowest in the league) against the Charlotte Hornets, identifying this as a difficult matchup. The Minnesota Timberwolves rank as the 6th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA when playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists). The Charlotte Hornets have given up the 6th-most offensive rebounds per game (13.2) in the NBA to the other team over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists).

Nickeil Alexander-Walker has committed 3.2 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, 1.2 more than he's committed in all games this year at home. Since the start of last season when they are the visiting squad, the opposition's starting SGs have totaled 12.0 field goal attempts per game (15th-lowest in the NBA) against the Hornets, branding this as a challenging matchup. The Minnesota Timberwolves rank as the 6th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA when playing at home this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore eliminate further chances for scoring and assists). The Charlotte Hornets have given up the 6th-most offensive rebounds per game (13.2) in the NBA to the other team over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists). Nickeil Alexander-Walker has converted a mere 26.7% of his foul shot attempts this season, significantly lower than his 65.7 mark last season.

The Charlotte Hornets check in as the 7th-lowest scoring offense in the league playing at home this year. Over the last 5 games, opposing starting PGs have attempted 3.6 foul shots per game (5th-lowest in the league) against the Minnesota Timberwolves, making it tough to get to the foul line.

Mike Conley has converted 2.8 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games at home, 0.6 more than he's made from 3-point range in all games this year at home. The Timberwolves rank as the 10th-most efficient shooting team in the NBA this year. The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to get a boost in plays today from being pitted against the 6th-speediest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 9 games (the Hornets). Compared to last season's 82.8% clip, Mike Conley's free-throw performance has risen this season to 100.0%.

Brandon Miller has sunk 6.8 baskets per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.3 more than he's put through the net overall this season while playing at home. Brandon Miller has sunk 3.0 three-pointers per game over the last 5 games at home, 1.3 higher than he's converted from downtown overall this season at home. Brandon Miller has been on the court for 30.1 minutes per game at home this year, ranking him in the 75th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league. The 6th-fastest pace home offense in the NBA over the last 9 games has been the Charlotte Hornets. The Hornets rank as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league on their home court this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists).

Relative to last season's 6.6 clip, P.J. Washington's shots made have surged this season to 6.1 per game. Among all players in the league, P.J. Washington comes in at the 79th percentile for playing time, registering a massive 31.1 minutes per game when playing away from home this year. The 6th-fastest pace home offense in the NBA over the last 9 games has been the Charlotte Hornets. The Hornets rank as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league on their home court this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists). This year, opposing clubs have brought down 10.0 offensive boards per game (6th-fewest in the NBA) against the Minnesota Timberwolves (diminishing possessions that could otherwise spark additional chances for offense).

Compared to last season's 2.6 rate, Naz Reid's personal fouls per game have decreased this season to 1.6. The Timberwolves rank as the 10th-most efficient shooting team in the NBA this year. The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to get a boost in plays today from being pitted against the 6th-speediest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 9 games (the Hornets). In comparison to last year's 68.6% clip, Naz Reid's free-throw ability has surged this year to 95.0%.

Relative to last season's 65.5% rate, Nick Richards's scoring efficiency has jumped this season to 75.5%. The 6th-fastest pace home offense in the NBA over the last 9 games has been the Charlotte Hornets. The Hornets rank as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league on their home court this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists). This year, opposing clubs have brought down 10.0 offensive boards per game (6th-fewest in the NBA) against the Minnesota Timberwolves (diminishing possessions that could otherwise spark additional chances for offense). This year, opposing teams have attempted 20.3 free throws per game (6th-fewest in the NBA) against the Timberwolves, facing an uphill battle to get to the charity stripe.

Gordon Hayward has been on the court for 31.8 minutes per game this year, ranking among the most used players in the NBA: 81st percentile. The 6th-fastest pace home offense in the NBA over the last 9 games has been the Charlotte Hornets. The Hornets rank as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league on their home court this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists). This year, opposing clubs have brought down 10.0 offensive boards per game (6th-fewest in the NBA) against the Minnesota Timberwolves (diminishing possessions that could otherwise spark additional chances for offense). Gordon Hayward has made a terrific 84.0% of his free throw attempts this season, a sizeable increase from his 82.2 mark last season.

Rudy Gobert has tallied 31.0 minutes per game when playing on the road this year, ranking him in the 79th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the NBA. The Timberwolves rank as the 10th-most efficient shooting team in the NBA this year. This year when they have the home court advantage, the opposing team's starting Cs have shot 64.2% on field goals (28th-highest in the league) against the Charlotte Hornets, designating this as a favorable matchup. The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to get a boost in plays today from being pitted against the 6th-speediest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 9 games (the Hornets). Out of all players in the NBA, Rudy Gobert lands in the 91st percentile for getting to the free-throw line, totaling an enormous 5.3 foul shot attempts per game while on the road this year.

Shake Milton has gone over 7.5 in 0 of his last 10 games.