Charlotte Hornets (42-36) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (46-31)
April 5, 2026 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Minnesota Timberwolves +1; Over/Under: 229.5
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The Charlotte Hornets and the Minnesota Timberwolves collide at the Target Center on Sunday night. Here’s a Timberwolves vs. Hornets Prediction. This article will include a Timberwolves vs. Hornets Pick.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets have been in great form as they’ve won 10 of their last 13 games overall and they will be gunning for a fourth straight victory after smashing the Pacers in a 129-108 win on Friday. Brandon Miller led the team with 22 points on nine of 17 shooting, Kon Knueppel added 20 points, and Miles Bridges scored 19 points while LaMelo Ball tallied 18 points with nine assists. As a team, the Hornets shot 48 percent from the field and a sizzling 24 of 49 from the 3-point line as they took control of the contest right away with 38 points in the first quarter to take an early double-digit lead and they kept raining in shots from the perimeter to cruise to another comfortable win at home.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Minnesota Timberwolves have cooled off a bit recently as they’ve dropped four of their last seven games overall and they will be hoping to snap a two-game skid after getting routed by the 76ers in a 115-103 road defeat on Friday. Julius Randle and Bones Hyland led the team with 21 points each, and Ayo Dosunmu added 19 points while Naz Reid chipped in with 12 points. As a team, the Timberwolves shot 38 percent from the field and 14 of 43 from the 3-point line as they got off to a solid start and took the lead into halftime before they lost their focus and allowed 42 points in the third quarter to see their 10-point lead turn into a 17-point deficit. Donte DiVincenzo had a rough game as he shot just three of 11 from the field for his 11 points, while Anthony Edwards shot just three of 15 from the field for his eight points.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Timberwolves have won each of their last nine night games against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Hornets have lost 18 of their last 19 Sunday night games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four road games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread in each of their last four games as home underdogs following a loss.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Hornets have won each of their last 14 games as favorites against Western Conference opponents following a win.
- The Timberwolves have lost four of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in 13 of their last 14 games following a home win.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in 16 of their last 20 home games against Southeast Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hornets’ last six road games following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Timberwolves’ last eight home games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Minnesota Timberwolves Player Facts
- Rudy Gobert ranks 1st amongst qualified players for FG% (68.6%) this season.
- Anthony Edwards ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for points per game (28.9) this season.
Charlotte Hornets Player Facts
- LaMelo Ball ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (3.6) this season.
- Kon Knueppel ranks 4th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (3.4) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Timberwolves have used only 11 different starting fives this season – fewest in the league.
- The Timberwolves rank 2nd in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (4.1).
- The Hornets rank 1st in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (39.1).
- The Hornets rank 1st in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (16.4).
Timberwolves vs Hornets Prediction
The Hornets are still missing PJ Hall with an ankle injury, while the Timberwolves have ruled out Jaden McDaniels, with Anthony Edwards listed as questionable. These teams last met on Feb 10 and it was the Timberwolves who rolled to a 122-105 road win, but it’s the Hornets who enter this contest as the hotter team right now and they could be up against a shorthanded Timberwolves outfit if Edwards isn’t able to suit up. This should be a close contest, but I think the Hornets get some sweet revenge with a win on the road in this spot.
