Charlotte Hornets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction 4/5/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Charlotte Hornets meet Sunday in NBA action at the Target Center. Here’s a Charlotte Hornets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction. This article will include a Charlotte Hornets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Pick.

Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview

The Minnesota Timberwolves lost to the Pistons and 76ers and play the Pacers next. The Timberwolves have lost 3 of their last 4 games.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 117.9 points on 48.1 percent shooting and allowing 114.4 points on 46 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 29.5 points and 5.1 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 20.9 points and 5.1 assists. Jaden McDaniels is the third double-digit scorer, and Naz Reid is grabbing 6.3 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 75.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.6 rebounds per game.

Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview

The Charlotte Hornets beat the Pacers and Suns and play the Celtics next. The Hornets have won 26 of their last 34 games.

The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 116.1 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 111.8 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Brandon Miller is averaging 20.3 points and 3.4 assists, while LaMelo Ball is averaging 19.7 points and 4.8 rebounds. Kon Knueppel is the third double-digit scorer, and Miles Bridges is dishing out 3.2 assists. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 38 percent from beyond the arc and 81.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.2 rebounds per game.

Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win

• The Timberwolves have won 12 of their last 13 night games against Southeast Division opponents.
• The Hornets have lost four of their last six games as road favorites following a home win.
• The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as road favorites against Western Conference opponents.
• The Timberwolves have covered the spread in each of their last four night games against Southeast Division opponents.

Why the Charlotte Hornets will win

• The Hornets have won each of their seven previous night games at Target Center following a home win.
• The Timberwolves have lost four of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
• The Hornets have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against Northwest Division opponents.
• The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three games as home underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.

Total Points: Facts

• Nine of the Hornets’ last 10 games against Northwest Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Seven of the Timberwolves’ last eight games at Target Center have gone UNDER the total points line.

Minnesota Timberwolves Player Facts

• Naz Reid ranks 2nd amongst qualified Centers for three-pointers made per game (2.1) this season.
• Julius Randle ranks 3rd amongst qualified Centers for points per game (21.1) this season.

Charlotte Hornets Player Facts

• Brandon Miller ranks 4th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (89.2%) this season.
• Miles Bridges ranks 19th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (83.1%) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Timberwolves rank 2nd in the league for Q4 points per game this season (29.4).
• The Timberwolves rank 28th in the league for free throw percentage this season (74.9%).
• The Hornets rank 1st in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (20.5).
• The Hornets have missed the playoffs in nine consecutive seasons—the longest active streak in the NBA.

Charlotte Hornets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report

PJ Hall is out for the Hornets.

Jaden McDaniels is out for the Timberwolves. Anthony Edwards is questionable.

Charlotte Hornets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction

The Timberwolves aren’t having a great week and they’ve been a team I’ve faded a lot this season. The Timberwolves play with their food a lot and are 34-43 ATS on the season. The Timberwolves could also still be down Edwards, which isn’t ideal. We’ve been making a killing on the Hornets this season and they’re now 49-29 ATS on the season. I don’t care where the game is played. The Hornets are playing better ball and cashing tickets. Give me the Hornets.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Charlotte Hornets -1.5