The Charlotte Hornets and Minnesota Timberwolves face off in a cross-conference game at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Minnesota is favored by 6.5 points at Caesars Sportsbook, while the Over-Under is set at 243.5 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our NBA odds page). 

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The model knows the Hornets create havoc on defense, posting a top-five mark in turnover creation. That activity helps to fuel a dynamic and elite offense. No team scores more points per game (113.8) than the Hornets in the NBA this season, and Charlotte is in the top five in 3-pointers per game, assists per game, assist rate, assist-to-turnover ratio, fast break points and points in the paint. Charlotte is also good at taking care of the ball, committing only 13.3 turnovers per game, and the Hornets shoot 36 percent from long distance.

The model also knows the Wolves have notable strengths on both sides of the floor. Minnesota is scoring 1.12 points per possession, a top-10 figure, and the Wolves are in the top five in 3-pointers, offensive rebound rate and second-chance points. The Wolves are above-average in creating free-throw attempts and dishing out assists, and no team generates more turnovers on defense than Minnesota. The Wolves are also in the top five in steals and blocked shots, with a top-10 ranking in points in the paint allowed.

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