Analyzing Monday’s Charlotte Hornets at Minnesota Timberwolves odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Charlotte Hornets (9-31) take on the Minnesota Timberwolves (30-12) Monday with tip-off from Target Center set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Hornets vs. Timberwolves odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Timberwolves lead 1-0

The Hornets dropped their 7th of 8 games Saturday with a 97-89 setback to the Philadelphia 76ers. They were able to cover as 12-point underdogs. G LaMelo Ball (ankle) sat out and is questionable for this one. He’s averaging 26.5 PPG, 6.3 APG and 4.8 RPG in 4 games this month.

The T-Wolves snapped a 4-game winning streak with a 102-97 loss as 3-point favorites against the OKC Thunder Saturday. F Karl-Anthony Towns and G Anthony Edwardseach had 19 points.

The Wolves beat the Hornets 123-117, barely covering as 5.5-point favorites Dec. 2.