Timberwolves vs. Hornets Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for April 5

Timberwolves vs. Hornets Game Info

• Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: Target Center -- Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Coverage: FDSSE, FDSN, and WSOC 9

The Charlotte Hornets (42-36) are 1.5-point underdogs as they look to continue a three-game winning streak when they visit the Minnesota Timberwolves (46-31) on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at Target Center. The contest airs at 7 p.m. ET on FDSSE, FDSN, and WSOC 9. The point total is 228.5 in the matchup.

Timberwolves vs. Hornets Odds & Spread

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Timberwolves vs. Hornets Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Timberwolves win (59.6%)

Timberwolves vs. Hornets Betting Trends

• The Timberwolves have put together a record of 35-42-0 against the spread this season.
• In the Hornets' 78 games this year, they have 48 wins against the spread.
• Games involving the Timberwolves have hit the over 33 times out of 78 chances this season.
• Hornets games this year have hit the over 39.7% of the time (31 out of 78 games with a set point total).
• Against the spread, Minnesota has performed worse at home, covering 17 times in 39 home games, and 18 times in 38 road games.
• The Timberwolves have hit the over on the over/under in 12 of 39 home games (30.8%). They've fared better on the road, eclipsing the total in 21 of 38 matchups (55.3%).
• Against the spread, Charlotte has been better at home (25-14-1) than on the road (23-15-0).
• In terms of the over/under, Hornets games have finished over less often at home (15 of 40, 37.5%) than on the road (16 of 38, 42.1%).

Timberwolves Leaders

• Julius Randle's numbers on the season are 21.1 points, 6.8 boards and 5.1 assists per contest, shooting 48% from the floor and 31.4% from downtown, with an average of 1.4 made 3-pointers.
• Anthony Edwards is averaging 28.9 points, 5 rebounds and 3.7 assists. Defensively, he averages 1.4 steals and 0.8 blocked shots.
• Rudy Gobert averages 11 points, 11.5 rebounds and 1.7 assists, shooting 68.6% from the field (first in NBA).
• Naz Reid is averaging 13.6 points, 2.2 assists and 6.3 rebounds.
• Donte DiVincenzo is averaging 12.3 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.9 assists.

Hornets Leaders

• LaMelo Ball's numbers on the season are 19.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and 7.1 assists per game. He is also sinking 40.3% of his shots from the field and 36.5% from 3-point range, with an average of 3.6 triples (second in league).
• Per game, Kon Knueppel provides the Hornets 18.8 points, 5.4 boards and 3.4 assists. He also averages 0.7 steals and 0.2 blocks.
• The Hornets receive 17.2 points per game from Miles Bridges, plus 5.8 boards and 3.2 assists.
• Brandon Miller averages 20.4 points, 5 boards and 3.4 assists. He is sinking 43.7% of his shots from the field and 39.2% from beyond the arc, with 3.2 treys per game (seventh in NBA).
• Per game, Moussa Diabate gets the Hornets 8 points, 8.8 boards and 1.8 assists, plus 0.8 steals and 1 block.

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