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NBA Betting Preview: Wolves vs Rockets

The Minnesota Timberwolves hit the hardwood against the Houston Rockets in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Points the Play in Wolves at Rockets

We’re confident that Over 223.5 is the value play at -112. We’re expecting the Wolves and the Rockets to rack up the points, so we’ll have a bet on the totals.

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7 Wins for Wolves in Previous 10 H2H Clashes

Minnesota Timberwolves have triumphed in back-to-back games. The latest was on the road where Milwaukee Bucks were beaten 139-106 at Fiserv Forum. Julius Randle dropped 29 points, as Bones Hyland finished with 23 and Naz Reid 19.

Houston Rockets were defeated last time out. Toyota Center saw them beaten at home to Oklahoma City Thunder by a 111-91 scoreline. Kevin Durant was able to score 19 points, Jabari Smith recorded 17 points and 10 rebounds, with Alperen Sengun getting 14 points and 13 rebounds.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw the Rockets claim a 121-115 win over the Wolves at Toyota Center. In the past 10 H2H meetings, the Wolves have won seven.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Timberwolves logo Timberwolves 27 14 0.659 120.3 114.6 5.7 15-6 12-8 4-4 14-10 7-3 2W
Rockets logo Rockets 23 15 0.605 117.2 110.8 6.4 12-3 11-12 2-4 12-14 5-5 1L
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Minnesota Timberwolves – Last 10 Games

The Wolves have 7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 124.1 points, 45.9 rebounds, 28.7 assists, 8.6 steals and 5.3 blocks while shooting 51.6% from the field and 72.3% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 115.1 points and 40.2 rebounds per contest.

Anthony Edwards is averaging 24.8 points, Rudy Gobert 11.0 rebounds and Julius Randle 6.2 assists, while Donte DiVincenzo averages 3.2 (40.0%) 3-pointers made.

Houston Rockets – Last 10 Games

The Rockets have won 5 and lost 5 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 108.2 points, 51.5 rebounds, 22.5 assists, 7.7 steals and 5.9 blocks per game while shooting 44.8% from the field and 72.3% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 107.1 points and 39.5 rebounds.

Kevin Durant is averaging 27.9 points, 5.1 assists and 2.1 (30.0%) 3-pointers made, while Amen Thompson has an average of 8.8 rebounds.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Houston Rockets Prediction & Picks

Our Minnesota Timberwolves vs Houston Rockets betting guide delivers expert insight, including a main match pick, scoreline advice, standout player props and bet builder recommendations. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

The teams are certainly capable of exceeding the set points total line which leads us to predict Over 223.5 as a value pick at -112 for this NBA contest.

Tracking injury updates is a big part of our analysis and team news plays a major role in shaping our basketball predictions. We combine this with recent form and the most important NBA stats to get a complete picture.

Key Timberwolves vs Rockets stats:

  • The 223.5 line has been covered in the last 10 Wolves games on the road.
  • The 223.5 line has been covered in 19 of the last 20 Wolves games on the road.
  • The 223.5 line has been covered in the last 4 games between these teams.

Over 223.5 Probability

The top NBA sportsbooks suggest there’s a 52.9% chance of our pick landing a return. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kevin Durant Over 5.5 Rebounds -110 BetMGM logo

Kevin Durant (Rockets) has recorded Over 5.5 rebounds in 4 straight home games. If you agree with our verdict that he can cover the line again, then you can land odds of -110 that this happens.

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Alperen Sengun Under 19.5 Points -122 BetMGM logo

Alperen Sengun (Rockets) has recorded an average of 15.2 points in the past 5 games. There’s every reason to expect a similar outcome here and he’s available at odds of -122 to go below the line.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 223.5
Spread Timberwolves +3.5
Player Rebounds Kevin Durant Over 5.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Over 223.5, Wolves +3.5 and Kevin Durant (Rockets) to have Over 5.5 rebounds.

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Correct Score Prediction

Timberwolves Timberwolves logo 114 - 115 Rockets logo Rockets

There’s every chance that this is going to be a close contest and we’ll have a play on the Rockets enjoying a 115-114 winning scoreline. Hopefully this can go close.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Houston Rockets Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Rockets Could Have the Edge Say the Books

The sportsbooks have Houston Rockets at -167 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 63% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +140 about Minnesota Timberwolves.

The current spread is 3.5 and total points is 222.5. A wager on the Totals allows basketball bettors to use the latest data to good effect. The Over 222.5 selection is available to back at -108.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Kevin Durant Favorite to Get Most Points

Kevin Durant is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can back -115 that he gets Over 25.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -112.

Player Points
Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 25.5
-115
Under 25.5
-112
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Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 24.5
-106
Under 24.5
-122
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 19.5
-106
Under 19.5
-122
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 19.5
-106
Under 19.5
-122
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Player Assists
Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 5.5
+102
Under 5.5
-132
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 5.5
+122
Under 5.5
-159
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 5.5
-123
Under 5.5
-104
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Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 4.5
-118
Under 4.5
-110
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Player Rebounds
Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves)
Over 11.5
+106
Under 11.5
-137
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 8.5
-116
Under 8.5
-111
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Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 7.5
-123
Under 7.5
-105
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 7.5
-130
Under 7.5
-100
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Rockets Record Shows Eight Wins in Last Ten at Home

The Rockets own a 8-2 mark in their past 10 home games, putting up 113.20 points on average and giving up 107.10.

The Wolves have a 7-3 record in their last 10 games away from home, posting 131.60 points per contest while yielding 122.90.

In their last matchup at Toyota Center, the Rockets came out on top 121-115 against the Wolves. Over the last 10 head-to-head meetings at Toyota Center, the Wolves have claimed six wins compared to the Rockets who have four.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O223.5 U223.5
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Home Stats 8-2 220.30 113.20 107.10 4 6
Minnesota Timberwolves logo Minnesota Timberwolves Away Stats 7-3 254.50 131.60 122.90 10 0
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O223.5 = Games Over 223.5 Points
  • U223.5 = Games Under 223.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Minnesota Timberwolves logo Minnesota Timberwolves Stats
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Stats
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Minnesota Timberwolves Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Anthony Edwards 32 35.9 948 124 29.6 3.9 3.4 5.1 0.9 1.4
Julius Randle 41 33.36 910 232 22.2 5.7 1.6 7.1 0.2 1.0
Jaden McDaniels 39 31.79 576 105 14.8 2.7 1.4 4.4 0.9 1.1

Houston Rockets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Amen Thompson 38 37.08 709 193 18.7 5.1 0.4 7.7 0.5 1.3
Kevin Durant 36 36.17 934 159 25.9 4.4 2.1 5.4 1.0 0.7
Jabari Smith 37 34.63 560 67 15.1 1.8 2.2 7.0 0.8 0.8

Injuries & Suspensions

Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Minnesota Timberwolves Lineups

13 Jan NBA
Timberwolves 139-106 Bucks
11 Jan NBA
Spurs 103-104 Timberwolves
10 Jan NBA
Timberwolves 134-146 Cavaliers
08 Jan NBA
Cavaliers 122-131 Timberwolves
06 Jan NBA
Heat 94-122 Timberwolves
04 Jan NBA
Timberwolves 141-115 Wizards
03 Jan NBA
Timberwolves 125-115 Heat
31 Dec NBA
Timberwolves 102-126 Hawks
29 Dec NBA
Timberwolves 136-101 Bulls
27 Dec NBA
Nets 123-107 Timberwolves

Previous Houston Rockets Lineups

15 Jan NBA
Thunder 111-91 Rockets
13 Jan NBA
Bulls 113-119 Rockets
11 Jan NBA
Rockets 98-111 Kings
09 Jan NBA
Rockets 105-111 Trail Blazers
07 Jan NBA
Rockets 102-103 Trail Blazers
05 Jan NBA
Suns 97-100 Rockets
03 Jan NBA
Rockets 104-110 Mavericks
01 Jan NBA
Rockets 120-96 Nets
29 Dec NBA
Pacers 119-126 Rockets
27 Dec NBA
Cavaliers 100-117 Rockets

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 25 15 0.625 116.7 110.2 6.5 12-7 13-8 6-4 18-9 6-4 1W
Knicks 25 16 0.61 118.9 115.1 3.8 16-4 9-12 5-3 18-11 3-7 2L
Raptors 25 17 0.595 113.9 112.1 1.8 13-9 12-8 4-8 22-12 7-3 1W
76ers 22 17 0.564 116.8 115.6 1.2 10-10 12-7 8-4 17-14 6-4 1L
Nets 11 27 0.289 108.8 113.9 -5.1 5-15 6-12 3-7 8-16 2-8 5L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 29 10 0.744 117.6 111.1 6.5 16-4 13-6 7-3 20-6 6-4 1W
Cavaliers 23 19 0.548 120.1 117.4 2.7 14-10 9-9 7-3 15-13 6-4 1W
Bulls 19 21 0.475 117.5 120.9 -3.4 12-9 7-12 3-7 13-14 4-6 1W
Bucks 17 24 0.415 112.4 115.8 -3.4 9-10 8-14 5-4 13-14 5-5 3L
Pacers 9 32 0.22 110.6 118.3 -7.7 7-16 2-16 2-7 7-20 3-7 1L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 23 18 0.561 116.3 114.9 1.4 14-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 6-4 2W
Heat 21 20 0.512 119.4 117.8 1.6 14-7 7-13 3-3 12-12 5-5 1L
Hawks 20 23 0.465 117.9 118.9 -1 7-11 13-12 4-3 10-15 5-5 2L
Hornets 15 26 0.366 116.6 116.7 -0.1 7-12 8-14 4-4 11-18 4-6 1W
Wizards 10 29 0.256 112.6 123.9 -11.3 6-13 4-16 2-4 7-18 4-6 4L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 35 7 0.833 121.1 107.7 13.4 20-3 15-4 7-2 28-6 8-2 5W
Nuggets 28 13 0.683 122.6 117.2 5.4 11-6 17-7 4-1 18-7 6-4 3W
Timberwolves 27 14 0.659 120.3 114.6 5.7 15-6 12-8 4-4 14-10 7-3 2W
Trail Blazers 20 22 0.476 115.9 118.4 -2.5 11-10 9-12 4-4 16-14 7-3 1W
Jazz 14 27 0.341 119.3 127.4 -8.1 9-12 5-15 0-8 8-19 2-8 2L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 24 15 0.615 116.5 116.9 -0.4 11-8 13-7 4-5 18-10 5-5 1L
Suns 24 17 0.585 114.6 112 2.6 14-5 10-12 8-4 20-13 6-4 2L
Warriors 23 19 0.548 115.8 113.2 2.6 15-6 8-13 5-3 15-12 7-3 2W
Clippers 17 23 0.425 112.3 113.3 -1 11-9 6-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 4W
Kings 11 30 0.268 110.2 120.7 -10.5 8-13 3-17 2-7 8-24 3-7 3W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 28 13 0.683 117.6 112.5 5.1 14-5 14-8 7-1 15-11 5-5 1W
Rockets 23 15 0.605 117.2 110.8 6.4 12-3 11-12 2-4 12-14 5-5 1L
Grizzlies 17 23 0.425 114.8 116.2 -1.4 9-11 8-12 5-3 14-13 3-7 1L
Mavericks 16 26 0.381 113.6 117 -3.4 12-11 4-15 3-6 9-18 4-6 1W
Pelicans 10 33 0.233 114.9 122.2 -7.3 7-18 3-15 3-6 4-24 2-8 1W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 29 10 0.744 117.6 111.1 6.5 16-4 13-6 7-3 20-6 6-4 1W
Celtics 25 15 0.625 116.7 110.2 6.5 12-7 13-8 6-4 18-9 6-4 1W
Knicks 25 16 0.61 118.9 115.1 3.8 16-4 9-12 5-3 18-11 3-7 2L
Raptors 25 17 0.595 113.9 112.1 1.8 13-9 12-8 4-8 22-12 7-3 1W
76ers 22 17 0.564 116.8 115.6 1.2 10-10 12-7 8-4 17-14 6-4 1L
Magic 23 18 0.561 116.3 114.9 1.4 14-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 6-4 2W
Cavaliers 23 19 0.548 120.1 117.4 2.7 14-10 9-9 7-3 15-13 6-4 1W
Heat 21 20 0.512 119.4 117.8 1.6 14-7 7-13 3-3 12-12 5-5 1L
Bulls 19 21 0.475 117.5 120.9 -3.4 12-9 7-12 3-7 13-14 4-6 1W
Hawks 20 23 0.465 117.9 118.9 -1 7-11 13-12 4-3 10-15 5-5 2L
Bucks 17 24 0.415 112.4 115.8 -3.4 9-10 8-14 5-4 13-14 5-5 3L
Hornets 15 26 0.366 116.6 116.7 -0.1 7-12 8-14 4-4 11-18 4-6 1W
Nets 11 27 0.289 108.8 113.9 -5.1 5-15 6-12 3-7 8-16 2-8 5L
Wizards 10 29 0.256 112.6 123.9 -11.3 6-13 4-16 2-4 7-18 4-6 4L
Pacers 9 32 0.22 110.6 118.3 -7.7 7-16 2-16 2-7 7-20 3-7 1L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 35 7 0.833 121.1 107.7 13.4 20-3 15-4 7-2 28-6 8-2 5W
Spurs 28 13 0.683 117.6 112.5 5.1 14-5 14-8 7-1 15-11 5-5 1W
Nuggets 28 13 0.683 122.6 117.2 5.4 11-6 17-7 4-1 18-7 6-4 3W
Timberwolves 27 14 0.659 120.3 114.6 5.7 15-6 12-8 4-4 14-10 7-3 2W
Lakers 24 15 0.615 116.5 116.9 -0.4 11-8 13-7 4-5 18-10 5-5 1L
Rockets 23 15 0.605 117.2 110.8 6.4 12-3 11-12 2-4 12-14 5-5 1L
Suns 24 17 0.585 114.6 112 2.6 14-5 10-12 8-4 20-13 6-4 2L
Warriors 23 19 0.548 115.8 113.2 2.6 15-6 8-13 5-3 15-12 7-3 2W
Trail Blazers 20 22 0.476 115.9 118.4 -2.5 11-10 9-12 4-4 16-14 7-3 1W
Grizzlies 17 23 0.425 114.8 116.2 -1.4 9-11 8-12 5-3 14-13 3-7 1L
Clippers 17 23 0.425 112.3 113.3 -1 11-9 6-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 4W
Mavericks 16 26 0.381 113.6 117 -3.4 12-11 4-15 3-6 9-18 4-6 1W
Jazz 14 27 0.341 119.3 127.4 -8.1 9-12 5-15 0-8 8-19 2-8 2L
Kings 11 30 0.268 110.2 120.7 -10.5 8-13 3-17 2-7 8-24 3-7 3W
Pelicans 10 33 0.233 114.9 122.2 -7.3 7-18 3-15 3-6 4-24 2-8 1W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 35 7 0.833 121.1 107.7 13.4 20-3 15-4 7-2 28-6 8-2 5W
Pistons 29 10 0.744 117.6 111.1 6.5 16-4 13-6 7-3 20-6 6-4 1W
Nuggets 28 13 0.683 122.6 117.2 5.4 11-6 17-7 4-1 18-7 6-4 3W
Spurs 28 13 0.683 117.6 112.5 5.1 14-5 14-8 7-1 15-11 5-5 1W
Timberwolves 27 14 0.659 120.3 114.6 5.7 15-6 12-8 4-4 14-10 7-3 2W
Celtics 25 15 0.625 116.7 110.2 6.5 12-7 13-8 6-4 18-9 6-4 1W
Lakers 24 15 0.615 116.5 116.9 -0.4 11-8 13-7 4-5 18-10 5-5 1L
Knicks 25 16 0.61 118.9 115.1 3.8 16-4 9-12 5-3 18-11 3-7 2L
Rockets 23 15 0.605 117.2 110.8 6.4 12-3 11-12 2-4 12-14 5-5 1L
Raptors 25 17 0.595 113.9 112.1 1.8 13-9 12-8 4-8 22-12 7-3 1W
Suns 24 17 0.585 114.6 112 2.6 14-5 10-12 8-4 20-13 6-4 2L
76ers 22 17 0.564 116.8 115.6 1.2 10-10 12-7 8-4 17-14 6-4 1L
Magic 23 18 0.561 116.3 114.9 1.4 14-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 6-4 2W
Cavaliers 23 19 0.548 120.1 117.4 2.7 14-10 9-9 7-3 15-13 6-4 1W
Warriors 23 19 0.548 115.8 113.2 2.6 15-6 8-13 5-3 15-12 7-3 2W
Heat 21 20 0.512 119.4 117.8 1.6 14-7 7-13 3-3 12-12 5-5 1L
Trail Blazers 20 22 0.476 115.9 118.4 -2.5 11-10 9-12 4-4 16-14 7-3 1W
Bulls 19 21 0.475 117.5 120.9 -3.4 12-9 7-12 3-7 13-14 4-6 1W
Hawks 20 23 0.465 117.9 118.9 -1 7-11 13-12 4-3 10-15 5-5 2L
Clippers 17 23 0.425 112.3 113.3 -1 11-9 6-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 4W
Grizzlies 17 23 0.425 114.8 116.2 -1.4 9-11 8-12 5-3 14-13 3-7 1L
Bucks 17 24 0.415 112.4 115.8 -3.4 9-10 8-14 5-4 13-14 5-5 3L
Mavericks 16 26 0.381 113.6 117 -3.4 12-11 4-15 3-6 9-18 4-6 1W
Hornets 15 26 0.366 116.6 116.7 -0.1 7-12 8-14 4-4 11-18 4-6 1W
Jazz 14 27 0.341 119.3 127.4 -8.1 9-12 5-15 0-8 8-19 2-8 2L
Nets 11 27 0.289 108.8 113.9 -5.1 5-15 6-12 3-7 8-16 2-8 5L
Kings 11 30 0.268 110.2 120.7 -10.5 8-13 3-17 2-7 8-24 3-7 3W
Wizards 10 29 0.256 112.6 123.9 -11.3 6-13 4-16 2-4 7-18 4-6 4L
Pelicans 10 33 0.233 114.9 122.2 -7.3 7-18 3-15 3-6 4-24 2-8 1W
Pacers 9 32 0.22 110.6 118.3 -7.7 7-16 2-16 2-7 7-20 3-7 1L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak