The Charlotte Hornets vs Minnesota Timberwolves matchup is one of 11 NBA games scheduled on Sunday. This will be the second and final time that these two teams will square off in the 2025-26 regular season. Back on November 1, the Wolves defeated the Hornets 122-105.
Heading into this matchup, the Hornets (42-36) still have a slim chance of securing an outright playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves (46-31) have all but locked up the no. 6 seed in the Western Conference.
Charlotte Hornets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Odds
Moneyline: Hornets (-122) vs Timberwolves (+102)
Spread: Hornets (-1.5) vs Timberwolves (+1.5)
Total: Hornets -105 (o229.5) vs Timberwolves -115 (u229.5)
Editor’s note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.
Charlotte Hornets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Preview and Prediction
Just weeks before the playoff start, the Hornets have gained significant momentum. They have won eight of their last 10 games, and they are currently on a three-game winning streak. This past Friday, the Hornets blew out the Indiana Pacers 129-108. In this 21-point rout, Brandon Miller had 22 points, six rebounds, and three assists. Kon Knueppel went 3-for-7 from beyond the arc to finish with 20 points, while LaMelo Ball added 18 points, six boards, and nine dimes.
In contrast, the Timberwolves have run into a rough patch at an inopportune time. They have lost three of their last four contests, and they are in danger of falling into a three-game skid. Their latest setback came at the hands of the Philadelphia 76ers, who defeated them 115-103 last Friday. In this game, Julius Randle and Bones Hyland scored 21 points apiece to lead Minnesota. Ayo Dosunmu had 19 points and five rebounds, while Anthony Edwards mustered just eight points on 3-for-15 shooting from the field.
The Hornets are slightly favored to win this matchup against the Timberwolves.
Charlotte Hornets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Reports
Grant Williams (knee), Moussa Diabate (ankle), and PJ Hall (ankle) have all been listed as day-to-day by the Hornets. Meanwhile, Jaden McDaniels (knee) won’t be suiting up for the Timberwolves.
Charlotte Hornets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Starting Lineups
Hornets starting lineup
PG: LaMelo Ball | SG: Kon Knueppel | SF: Brandon Miller | PF: Miles Bridges | C: Ryan Kalkbrenner
Timberwolves starting lineup
PG: Donte DiVincenzo | SG: Anthony Edwards | SF: Ayo Dosunmu | PF: Julius Randle | C: Rudy Gobert
