Minnesota Timberwolves vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction & Picks : Stat-Based Insights

Moussa Diabate (Charlotte Hornets) Under 11.5 Rebounds (-417)

As the Charlotte Hornets gear up to face the Minnesota Timberwolves, all eyes will be on Moussa Diabate, but betting on him to snag over 11.5 rebounds might not be the wisest choice. Diabate has been a solid contributor, averaging 8.8 rebounds over his last five games, yet he's only pulling down about eight per game when he's on the road. Historical matchups against the Timberwolves suggest he's likely to struggle, with just six boards against them in their last five encounters and only five rebounds in his away games. It's also worth noting that he's hit the under in five of his last six contests. With a model edge favoring the under and a strong implied probability of 80.6%, it seems the smart play is to take the under on Diabate's rebounds, especially as he faces a tough Timberwolves squad on their home court.