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The Charlotte Hornets (42-36) will look to continue a three-game winning streak when they visit the Minnesota Timberwolves (46-31) on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at Target Center as 4.5-point favorites. The matchup airs at 7 p.m. ET on FDSSE, FDSN, and WSOC 9.
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Hornets vs. Timberwolves Predictions for Sunday
Our computer projection model for this matchup calls for a final result of Timberwolves 115, Hornets 114.
- Moneyline Pick: Timberwolves (+136)
- Total Pick: Over 226.5 (computer predicts 229.7 points)
- Pick ATS: Timberwolves (+4.5)
Recent Hornets vs. Timberwolves Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/1/2025 | Timberwolves | -4.5 | 234.5 | -188 | +154 | 122-105 MIN |
| 3/5/2025 | Timberwolves | -8.5 | 225.5 | -342 | +272 | 125-110 MIN |
| 11/4/2024 | Timberwolves | -9.5 | 226.5 | -442 | +343 | 114-93 MIN |
Hornets 2025-26 Betting Trends
- So far this season, Charlotte has put together a 48-29-1 record against the spread.
- The Hornets are 15-7-1 against the spread when favored by 4.5 points or more this season.
- In Charlotte's 77 games with a set total, 31 have hit the over (40.3%).
- This season, the Hornets have won 26 out of the 33 games, or 78.8%, in which they've been favored.
- Charlotte has a record of 18-5, a 78.3% win rate, when it's favored by -162 or more by oddsmakers this season.
Timberwolves 2025-26 Betting Trends
- So far this year, Minnesota has put together a 35-42-0 record against the spread.
- The Timberwolves have a 7-3 record against the spread this year when an underdog by 4.5 points or more.
- Minnesota has gone over in 34 of its 77 games with a set total (44.2%).
- The Timberwolves have won 35% of the games this season they were the underdog on the moneyline (7-13).
- When it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +136 or longer, Minnesota has gone 4-7 (36.4%).
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Hornets vs. Timberwolves Injury Report
Hornets
Hornets:
Moussa Diabate: Probable (Ankle),
PJ Hall: Out (Ankle)
Timberwolves
Timberwolves:
Jaden McDaniels: Out (Knee),
Anthony Edwards: Questionable (Knee)
Hornets vs. Timberwolves Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Sunday, April 5, 2026
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSSE, FDSN, and WSOC 9
- Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Arena: Target Center
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