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Tom Oldfield<\/a> 22+ years betting experience<\/p>\n \n Updated: \u2022 4 min read<\/p>\n Oldfield’s prediction: Rudy Gobert racks up the rebounds even though the Hornets will ultimately pull away with a victory.<\/p>\n Photo By – Reuters Connect. Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) controls the ball as Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Take a closer look at this marquee showdown on Sunday, April 5, with my free NBA picks<\/a> and betting angles.<\/p>\n Hornets vs Timberwolves prediction The Minnesota Timberwolves<\/a> 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<\/a>\u2019s elite rebounding.<\/p>\n Gobert has nailed this Over in seven of his past nine contests, and he\u2019s actually finished with 14+ boards in five of those outings, despite only playing 30+ minutes just once in his last six games.<\/p>\n 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<\/a>‘ shooters, I expect him to have an edge against Moussa Diabate<\/a> and Ryan Kalkbrenner.<\/p>\n Gobert dominated the Hornets on the glass earlier this season, on the way to 15 rebounds, and he\u2019s on pace for a career-high with 4.0 offensive rebounds per night.<\/p>\n Charlotte\u2019s style of play helps, too.<\/p>\n The visitors launch the second-most 3-pointers per game (43), and that should create opportunities for long rebounds. Against the Hornets\u2019 smaller lineups, Gobert, Naz Reid, and Julius Randle will all have chances to hit their rebounding Overs, but I\u2019ll stick with the Frenchman as the value pick.<\/p>\n Enjoying Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account I\u2019m 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.<\/p>\n The Under also offers good value. It\u2019s 1-9 in the T-Wolves\u2019 last 10 games, and Minnesota\u2019s offensive numbers will take a hit again without Ant Man. Plus, six of Charlotte\u2019s past eight contests have cashed the Under.<\/p>\n Hornets vs Timberwolves SGP<\/p>\n Rudy Gobert Over 11.5 rebounds Our “from downtown” SGP: Feel the sting<\/p>\n The Hornets are 8-2 in their last 10 games, and this SGP taps into the visitors\u2019 hot streak, which has kept them in the fight for the No. 6 seed. LaMelo Ball<\/a> has dished 8+ dimes in four of his past five contests, while Kon Knueppel<\/a> is fresh off consecutive 20-point games.<\/p>\n Hornets vs Timberwolves SGP<\/p>\n Hornets moneyline Hornets vs Timberwolves odds<\/p>\n Spread: Hornets -3.5 (-110) | Timberwolves +3.5 (-110) Hornets vs Timberwolves betting trend to know<\/p>\n
\n \u2022 Betting Analyst<\/p>\n
\nApr 5, 2026 , 04:17 PM ET<\/p>\n
\nHornets vs Timberwolves best bet: Rudy Gobert Over 11.5 rebounds (-115)<\/p>\n![\"Add](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1775421326_270_google-preferred-source-badge.png\"){kind=icon}
<\/a>Hornets vs Timberwolves same-game parlay<\/p>\n
\nMoussa Diabate Over 9.5 rebounds
\nUnder 226.5<\/p>\n
\nLaMelo Ball Over 7.5 assists
\nMoussa Diabate Over 9.5 rebounds
\nKon Knueppel Over 17.5 points<\/p>\n
\nMoneyline: Hornets -160 | Timberwolves +135
\nOver\/Under: Over 226.5 (-110) | Under 226.5 (-110)<\/p>\n