Away Team
Record 42-36
Last 5 3-2 last five
ATS 49-29-0 ATS
Road 21-17 road
Standings
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Schedule
Tipoff Countdown
6:58:10
Start Time 7:00 PM EST
Date April 05, 2026
Venue Target Center
Where To Stream NBA League Pass
Season Series Minnesota leads 1-0.

This number has already flipped through pickem because Anthony Edwards is questionable, and that injury pressure matters with Charlotte chasing East play-in leverage and Minnesota trying to hold its West seed.

Home Team
Record 46-31
Last 5 2-3 last five
ATS 33-44-0 ATS
Home 25-14 home
Analysis Updated: 6:58 AM ET
Injuries Checked: 6:55 AM ET
Odds Updated: 12:05 PM ET

Betting Snapshot

Spread
MIN +2.5
Open: MIN -1.5
Market Widening

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Moneyline
MIN +105
Open: MIN -115
Dog Taking Support

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Total
226.5
Open: 229.5
Total Dropping

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Best Free Prop Pick

FREE PROP
Naz Reid Over 18 PTS+REB
Minnesota's drop coverage invites kick-out passes and weak-side assist chances. Charlotte's league-best three-point volume boosts assist conversion opportunities. McDaniels being out weakens Minnesota's first-line perimeter containment.

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Best Home Spread
DraftKings | MIN +2.5
Best Home Moneyline
Bovada | MIN +115
Best Over Line
DraftKings | 226.5
Best Away Spread
FanDuel | CHA -1.5
Best Away Moneyline
DraftKings | CHA -125
Best Under Line
BetRivers | 228
Updated 12:05 PM ET
Sportsbook Spread Moneyline Total
FanDuelCHA -1.5
MIN +1.5
CHA -130
MIN +110
O 227.5
U 227.5
DraftKingsCHA -2.5
MIN +2.5
CHA -125
MIN +105
O 226.5
U 226.5
BetMGMCHA -2.5
MIN +2.5
CHA -125
MIN +105
O 227.5
U 227.5
BetRiversCHA -2
MIN +2
CHA -129
MIN +104
O 228
U 228
FanaticsCHA -2
MIN +2
CHA -130
MIN +110
O 227
U 227
BovadaCHA -2
MIN +2
CHA -135
MIN +115
O 227.5
U 227.5
BetOnline.agCHA -2
MIN +2
CHA -130
MIN +110
O 227
U 227
LowVig.agCHA -2
MIN +2
CHA -128
MIN +112
O 227
U 227
MyBookie.agCHA -2
MIN +2
CHA -132
MIN +107
O 227.5
U 227.5
BetUSCHA -2
MIN +2
CHA -130
MIN +110
O 227
U 227
CaesarsCHA -2
MIN +2
CHA -130
MIN +110
O 227
U 227

Injury Report

Anthony Edwards is questionable with knee soreness, and that is the injury that can swing both the side and late-game scoring outlook. Jaden McDaniels remains out for Minnesota, which matters against Charlotte's perimeter creators. For the Hornets, Moussa Diabate is probable with an ankle issue and PJ Hall is out, so Charlotte's bigger concern is depth rather than star usage.

Key Players

Charlotte
LaMelo Ball
Posted five threes and nine assists Friday against Indiana.
Minnesota
Anthony Edwards
Averages 28.9 points and 40 percent from three.

Key Matchup Edge

Charlotte's perimeter volume against Minnesota's drop coverage is the betting hinge. The Hornets lead the league in made threes, and McDaniels being out strips the Wolves of an elite wing stopper. If Edwards is limited, Charlotte's shot-creation edge grows even more.

3 Things to Watch

  • Anthony Edwards' pregame status
  • Charlotte's early three-point volume
  • Gobert versus Hornets roll actions

Betting Breakdown

Charlotte comes in hotter and cleaner against the number, but this matchup is really about whether Minnesota can restore its half-court ceiling. The Wolves are excellent at home straight up, yet they have burned bettors all season and now face a Charlotte team that is 23-15 ATS on the road and playing its best offensive stretch in weeks. The line move from Minnesota -1.5 to Charlotte -1.5 tells you the market is pricing in real concern around Anthony Edwards' knee, especially with Jaden McDaniels already sidelined. That matters because Charlotte's offensive identity is built on pace, drive-and-kick creation and elite three-point volume. If Gobert is forced into heavy drop coverage without strong point-of-attack resistance in front of him, the Hornets can generate the exact catch-and-shoot looks they want. Minnesota still has the size and home environment to punish mistakes, but the clearest edge entering tip is Charlotte's form plus the uncertainty hanging over the Wolves' best scorer.

Charlotte Betting Outlook

Charlotte has won three straight and is back to looking like the group that climbed into the East play-in mix. The Hornets are 21-17 on the road, they lead the NBA in made threes, and they are covering at an elite rate away from home. Ball's playmaking and Brandon Miller's scoring give Charlotte multiple answers if Minnesota sells out on one creator. The biggest offensive key is forcing Gobert to defend higher or help laterally, because that opens the kick-out game Charlotte relies on. If the Hornets keep turnovers manageable, their spacing gives them a real path to dictating the side.

Minnesota Betting Outlook

Minnesota's case starts with home-court strength and a defense that still travels even when the offense wobbles. The Timberwolves are 25-14 at Target Center and still have enough interior size to bother Charlotte at the rim, especially through Gobert's presence. The problem for bettors is offensive volatility. Edwards carries the ceiling and is listed questionable, while McDaniels being out removes a major two-way stabilizer. Julius Randle and Ayo Dosunmu can keep the offense functional, but Minnesota is most dangerous when Edwards bends the defense early and opens space for everyone else. If he is limited, the margin for error tightens quickly.

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Charlotte Hornets vs Minnesota Timberwolves FAQ

What is the current spread for Charlotte Hornets vs Minnesota Timberwolves?

The current home spread is MIN +2.5, while the away spread is CHA -2.5.

How far has the spread moved for Charlotte Hornets vs Minnesota Timberwolves?

The spread opened at MIN -1.5 and is now MIN +2.5.

What is the current moneyline for Charlotte Hornets vs Minnesota Timberwolves?

The current moneyline is CHA -125 / MIN +105.

How far has the moneyline moved for Charlotte Hornets vs Minnesota Timberwolves?

The moneyline opened at CHA -105 / MIN -115 and is now CHA -125 / MIN +105.

What is the current total for Charlotte Hornets vs Minnesota Timberwolves?

The current total is 226.5.

How far has the total moved for Charlotte Hornets vs Minnesota Timberwolves?

The total opened at 229.5 and is now 226.5.

Is the market taking the underdog in Charlotte Hornets vs Minnesota Timberwolves?

Current market signal: Market Widening.

Is the market taking the favorite in Charlotte Hornets vs Minnesota Timberwolves?

Current market signal: Dog Taking Support.

Is the total dropping for Charlotte Hornets vs Minnesota Timberwolves?

Current totals signal: Total Dropping.

Is the total rising for Charlotte Hornets vs Minnesota Timberwolves?

Current totals signal: Total Dropping.

Where to watch Charlotte Hornets vs Minnesota Timberwolves?

You can watch this game on FanDuel Sports Network - North. For the latest broadcast details, see Where to Watch.

Where to stream Charlotte Hornets vs Minnesota Timberwolves?

You can stream this game on NBA League Pass.

What is the best free prop bet for Charlotte Hornets vs Minnesota Timberwolves?

Naz Reid Over 18 PTS+REB

What is the biggest matchup edge for Charlotte Hornets vs Minnesota Timberwolves?

Charlotte's perimeter volume against Minnesota's drop coverage is the betting hinge. The Hornets lead the league in made threes, and McDaniels being out strips the Wolves of an elite wing stopper. If Edwards is limited, Charlotte's shot-creation edge grows even more.

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BOS@MIL BOS -17 56.1% 6 WIN
ORL@DAL JALEN SUGGS OVER 10.5 REB + ASST 54.7% 4 WIN
NO@SAC SADDIQ BEY OVER 19.5 PTS 54.3% 4 WIN
CLE@GS CLE -10 53.8% 3 LOSS
LAL@OKC LAL +9.5 53.5% 3 LOSS
PHX@CHA CHA -5.5 54.4% 4 WIN
NO@POR ZION WILLIAMSON UNDER 29.5 PTS + REB + ASST 56.3% 6 WIN
SA@GS DRAYMOND GREEN UNDER 5.5 REB 53.5% 3 WIN
SA@GS KELDON JOHNSON OVER 4.5 FIELD GOALS MADE 55.4% 5 LOSS
SAC@TOR TOR -12.5 54.7% 4 LOSS
IND@CHI CHI -3.5 56.5% 6 LOSS
CLE@LAL LAL -2 53.9% 3 WIN
TOR@DET TOR +3.5 54.6% 4 WIN
POR@LAC SCOOT HENDERSON UNDER 7.5 REB + ASST 54.7% 4 WIN
DET@OKC DET +12 57.0% 6 WIN
CHI@SA COLLIN SEXTON OVER 1.5 TURNOVERS 55.1% 5 LOSS
MIA@IND BAM ADEBAYO OVER 12.5 REB + ASST 55.1% 5 WIN
LAC@MIL DERRICK JONES OVER 5.5 REB + ASST 54.3% 4 LOSS
BOS@CHA BOS +1.5 54.8% 4 WIN
ORL@TOR TOR -1.5 53.1% 3 WIN
WAS@POR POR -15.5 53.3% 2 WIN
SAC@BKN SAC PK 54.2% 4 LOSS
PHI@CHA PHI +6.5 54.9% 4 WIN
CHI@MEM CHI -3.5 54.4% 4 LOSS
DET@MIN MIN -2 56.4% 6 LOSS
UTA@PHX DEVIN BOOKER OVER 3.5 REB 55.1% 5 LOSS
PHI@CHA COBY WHITE OVER 2.5 REB 53.8% 3 WIN
WAS@GS GS -13.5 54.8% 4 LOSS
UTA@DEN UNDER 248.5 53.7% 3 LOSS
SAC@ORL ORL -15 54.8% 4 LOSS
DAL@DEN CHRISTIAN BRAUN OVER 20.5 POINTS + REBOUNDS + ASSTS 54.6% 4 LOSS
CHI@PHI PHI -6.5 53.1% 2 WIN
TOR@LAC LAC -4 54.9% 5 WIN
BKN@GS GS -12 56.5% 6 LOSS
OKC@BOS OKC -1.5 57.0% 6 LOSS
WAS@UTA OVER 238.5 55.3% 4 WIN
SAC@CHA CHA -17.5 56.4% 6 WIN
NO@NY JOSH HART OVER 19.5 PTS + REB 55.3% 5 LOSS
ORL@CLE GOGA BITADZE UNDER 2.5 FIELD GOALS MADE 54.2% 4 WIN
MIL@LAC LAC -13 53.6% 2 WIN
BKN@POR POR -14.5 63.1% 3 WIN
LAL@DET LAL -1.5 54.2% 4 LOSS
BKN@POR TOUMANI CAMARA OVER 1.5 STEALS & BLOCKS 55.1% 5 WIN
MIL@LAC OUSMANE DIENG UNDER 8.5 REB + ASST 54.3% 4 LOSS
MIN@BOS RUDY GOBERT UNDER 22.5 PTS + REB 55.8% 5 WIN
POR@DEN AARON GORDON OVER 23.5 PTS + REB + ASST 55.2% 5 LOSS
OKC@WAS OKC -20.5 53.6% 2 WIN
LAC@DAL LAC -7 54.7% 4 PUSH
IND@SA SA -18.5 55.4% 5 LOSS
MIL@PHX PHX -11.5 56.6% 6 LOSS
MIA@HOU REED SHEPPARD OVER 6.5 REB+ ASST 55.7% 5 WIN