The Charlotte Hornets need a flawless finish to avoid the Play-In tournament, and they can help their chances tonight against the faltering Minnesota Timberwolves.
Minnesota has dropped three of its last four games and will be without Anthony Edwards, but my Hornets vs. Timberwolves predictions trust Rudy Gobert to hold down the paint at Target Center.
Take a closer look at this marquee showdown on Sunday, April 5, with my free NBA picks and betting angles.
Hornets vs Timberwolves prediction
Hornets vs Timberwolves best bet: Rudy Gobert Over 11.5 rebounds (-115)
The Minnesota Timberwolves offense has been stuck in the mud lately, with 110 or fewer points in six of their last seven games. But Minnesota continues to do a nice job at the other end of the floor, led by Rudy Gobert’s elite rebounding.
Gobert has nailed this Over in seven of his past nine contests, and he’s actually finished with 14+ boards in five of those outings, despite only playing 30+ minutes just once in his last six games.
Make no mistake, the hosts are going to ask even more of Gobert defensively without Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels to take on the perimeter assignments. As long as he can avoid being dragged out to the 3-point line on the Charlotte Hornets' shooters, I expect him to have an edge against Moussa Diabate and Ryan Kalkbrenner.
Gobert dominated the Hornets on the glass earlier this season, on the way to 15 rebounds, and he’s on pace for a career-high with 4.0 offensive rebounds per night.
Charlotte’s style of play helps, too.
The visitors launch the second-most 3-pointers per game (43), and that should create opportunities for long rebounds. Against the Hornets’ smaller lineups, Gobert, Naz Reid, and Julius Randle will all have chances to hit their rebounding Overs, but I’ll stick with the Frenchman as the value pick.
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Hornets vs Timberwolves same-game parlay
I’m banking on a fierce battle on the glass tonight, with Gobert coming off a 16-rebound effort on Friday against the 76ers and Diabate hauling in 10+ boards in three of his last four outings. Rudy has the extra size, but Diabate is a relentless pest on the glass.
The Under also offers good value. It’s 1-9 in the T-Wolves’ last 10 games, and Minnesota’s offensive numbers will take a hit again without Ant Man. Plus, six of Charlotte’s past eight contests have cashed the Under.
Hornets vs Timberwolves SGP
- Rudy Gobert Over 11.5 rebounds
- Moussa Diabate Over 9.5 rebounds
- Under 226.5
Our "from downtown" SGP: Feel the sting
The Hornets are 8-2 in their last 10 games, and this SGP taps into the visitors’ hot streak, which has kept them in the fight for the No. 6 seed. LaMelo Ball has dished 8+ dimes in four of his past five contests, while Kon Knueppel is fresh off consecutive 20-point games.
Hornets vs Timberwolves SGP
- Hornets moneyline
- LaMelo Ball Over 7.5 assists
- Moussa Diabate Over 9.5 rebounds
- Kon Knueppel Over 17.5 points
Hornets vs Timberwolves odds
- Spread: Hornets -3.5 (-110) | Timberwolves +3.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Hornets -160 | Timberwolves +135
- Over/Under: Over 226.5 (-110) | Under 226.5 (-110)
Hornets vs Timberwolves betting trend to know
The Under is 48-30 for the Hornets this season. Find more NBA betting trends for Hornets vs. Timberwolves.
How to watch Hornets vs Timberwolves
| Location | Target Center, Minneapolis, MN |
| Date | Sunday, April 5, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | FDSN Southeast Charlotte, FDSN North |
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