The Hornets will play the Timberwolves on Sunday, April 5th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:10 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
As we wrap up the 2025-26 NBA regular season, the Charlotte Hornets and the Minnesota Timberwolves will take to the court on Sunday, April 5th, 2026. Recall that the NBA determines playoff seeds using each team's win-loss records. Now's the chance for either team to finalize their season standing and hopefully secure a playoff berth. The following are some useful handicapping stats compiled throughout the season. Be sure to review the best point spread, total, and moneyline betting odds below.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Charlotte Hornets arrive at this game with a 93.00 power ranking. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Timberwolves, have a 91.67 ranking. The higher SportsBetting3.com power ranking usually correlates with the favorite team.
- Away Charlotte Hornets - The Charlotte Hornets sport a 21-17 away team record. That result ranks them 7th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Minnesota Timberwolves - The Minnesota Timberwolves hit the floor with a 25-14 home team record. They're wrapping up the 2025-26 season ranked 6th in the league for home team wins.
- Average Points Per Game - The Charlotte Hornets sit 12th (116.4) for average points scored per game. The Minnesota Timberwolves stand 7th, averaging 117.6 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 111.3 points against the Charlotte Hornets per game this season. That result puts them 22nd in the league for the 2025-26 season. The Minnesota Timberwolves stand 19th in the league for points scored against them, meaning they've allowed 114.1 OPPG on average.
- Team Division Records - The Charlotte Hornets wind down the season with a 11-5 Eastern Southeast Division division record. Their opponent, the Minnesota Timberwolves, have a 9-7 Western Northwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Charlotte Hornets have a 42-36 overall record, while the Minnesota Timberwolves have a 46-31 standing. Note that the NBA determines playoff seeds using team win-loss records, subject to tie breaking rules.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, landlubbers! The Charlotte Hornets be facing the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday... in a fierce battle for playoff positioning. The Hornets be standin' at 42-36 overall... while the Timberwolves be sittin' pretty at 46-31 overall.
Charlotte be dominatin' the Eastern Southeast Division with an 11-5 record... while the Timberwolves be holdin' their own in the Western Northwest Division at 9-7. The Hornets be scorin' an average of 116.4 points per game... but the Timberwolves be bestin' them with 117.6 points per game.
Review each team's season standings below... and check out the best point spread, total, and moneyline bets for this matchup. Look at this game's prop bets for each team and individual players... to make sure ye place yer bets wisely. Don't be a scallywag and miss this showdown on the high seas of basketball!
Best Hornets at Timberwolves Odds
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| Underdog Minnesota Timberwolves | Favorite Charlotte Hornets |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Charlotte Hornets are -3.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Minnesota Timberwolves are +3.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 225.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 225.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Charlotte Hornets are the -160 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Minnesota Timberwolves are the +135 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Hornets
Timberwolves
4/05/26 7:10pm EDT | -3.5 -110+3.5 -110 |
Underdog Minnesota Timberwolves - Minnesota Timberwolves bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +3.5 Minnesota Timberwolves underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite Charlotte Hornets - Charlotte Hornets bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -3.5 Charlotte Hornets favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Charlotte Hornets at Minnesota Timberwolves Prop Bets
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Hornets
Timberwolves
Game to Overtime
4/05/26 7:10pm EDT | Yes +1150No -3000Bet |
Hornets
Team Total Points
CHA at MIN 4/05/26 7:10pm EDT | 114.5 o -110114.5 u -115Bet |
Timberwolves
Team Total Points
CHA at MIN 4/05/26 7:10pm EDT | 111.5 o -115111.5 u -110Bet |
Anthony Edwards
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at MIN 4/05/26 7:10pm EDT | 32.5 o +10532.5 u -145Bet |
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Brandon Miller
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at MIN 4/05/26 7:10pm EDT | 29.5 o -11529.5 u -115Bet |
Miles Bridges
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at MIN 4/05/26 7:10pm EDT | 21.5 o -12021.5 u -110Bet |
Naz Reid
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at MIN 4/05/26 7:10pm EDT | 22.5 o -10522.5 u -125Bet |
Rudy Gobert
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at MIN 4/05/26 7:10pm EDT | 24.5 o -10524.5 u -125Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| x - Minnesota Timberwolves | 49 | 33 | 0.598 | +15.0 | 26-15 | 23-18 | 9-7 | 31-21 | 118.0 | 114.6 | +3.4 | W2 | 5-5 |
| pb - Charlotte Hornets | 44 | 38 | 0.537 | +20.0 | 21-20 | 23-18 | 11-5 | 26-26 | 116.0 | 111.2 | +4.8 | W1 | 6-4 |
Charlotte Hornets & Minnesota Timberwolves Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Charlotte Hornets Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Hornets | +8000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Timberwolves | +8000 Bet |
Charlotte Hornets & Minnesota Timberwolves Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Charlotte Hornets vs Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Game
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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