Charlotte Hornets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Picks and Predictions for Sunday, April 5, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Charlotte Hornets will be on the road Sunday night with a 7:00 PM game inside the Target Center in Minneapolis, MN, against the Minnesota Timberwolves, and we have you ready to roll with our Charlotte vs Minnesota prediction. Charlotte comes into Sunday with 42 wins and 36 losses on the year. The Minnesota Timberwolves will be at home Sunday night with 46 wins and 31 losses. Charlotte comes into Sunday on a 3-game winning streak after a 21-point win against the Indiana Pacers. Minnesota comes into this game having lost 3 of the last 5, including 2 in a row, after a 12-point road loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Read more about this Charlotte vs Minnesota prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NBA Predictions!
Charlotte looks for 4 in a row
Offensively, Charlotte is averaging 116.4 points on 46% shooting from the floor this year, but the Hornets have averaged 124.3 points per game during their current 3-game winning streak. The Charlotte offense led the way in their last game with 129 points on 48% shooting and 49% from beyond the arc. Defensively, Charlotte did the work, allowing 108 points on 46% shooting. The Hornets won the rebounding battle by 3 and forced 12 turnovers in the game.Brandon Miller led the show for the Charlotte offense last time out with 22 points on 12 shots. Rookie Don Knueppel chipped in heavily with 20 points on 12 shots. Sion James led the way for the Hornets bench with 13 points in 23 minutes.
Brandon Miller leads the Charlotte offense, averaging 20.4 points per game. LaMelo Ball is second on the team, averaging 19.5 points and 7.1 assists per game. Kon Knueppel averages 18.8 points, and Mikal Bridges averages 17.2 points per game. Moussa Diabate averages 8 points and leads the team, averaging 8.8 rebounds per game.
Key Injury Report for Charlotte:
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- Grant Williams (GTD) – Knee
- PJ Hall (GTD) – Ankle
- Moussa Diabate (GTD) – Ankle
Minnesota looks to get back rolling
The Minnesota offense is carrying the team this year, averaging 117.6 points on 48% shooting from the floor, but Minnesota has averaged 99.3 points per game over its last 3 losses. Offensively, Minnesota was terrible in their last game, scoring just 103 points on 38% shooting and 33% from the outside. Defensively, the Timberwolves were atrocious, giving up 115 points on 50% shooting. Minnesota lost the rebounding battle by double digits and turned the ball over 12 times in the loss. Julius Randle led the Minnesota offense in their loss last time out with 21 points on 15 shots.
Anthony Edwards leads the Minnesota offense, averaging 28.9 points per game. Julius Randle averages 21.1 points and a team-leading 5.1 assists per game. Jaden McDaniels is averaging 14.8 points per game this year. Rudy Gobert is averaging 11 points and leads the team, pulling in 11.5 rebounds per game. Nah Reid averaged 13.6 points per game this year for the Timberwolves. Donte DiVincenzo is the 6th player on the team in double digits averaging 12.3 points in just under 31 minutes per game this year.
Key Injury Report for Minnesota:
- Jaden McDaniels (Out) - Knee
Charlotte vs Minnesota prediction Pick
- Charlotte vs Minnesota prediction Spread Pick
Both teams are having good seasons, with each set on the postseason heading into Sunday. Charlotte is the hotter team coming into this game and will look to keep it rolling. Look for Charlotte to come out hot, but the Timberwolves will weather the storm. Look for Minnesota to get back on track in this game as they pull off the win and cover at home.
- Charlotte vs Minnesota prediction Over/Under Pick
Both teams score well, but each is defensively minded. Look for a defensive slugfest Sunday between 2 good teams. Minnesota will do the work to get the win, but both defenses will shine. Take the Under Sunday as the Minnesota Timberwolves host the Charlotte Hornets.
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