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NBA Betting Preview: Wolves vs Rockets

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

Our wager is the Rockets against the spread. Back the favorites off -10.5 at odds of -110 and be confident they can cover the line against the Wolves.

Minnesota Timberwolves were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 132-120 reverse against Orlando Magic at Kia Center. Terrence Shannon led the way with 33 points, while Jaden McDaniels added 18 and Naz Reid chipped in 15.

Houston Rockets won their last game 113-102, making it eight victories on the bounce. This was a home win at Toyota Center against Philadelphia 76ers. Kevin Durant scored 29 points, while Amen Thompson finished with 19 and Jabari Smith 19.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 110-108 (OT) win for the Wolves at Target Center when they last played the Rockets. We’ve seen six Wolves wins in the past 10 meetings between the teams.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	51	29	0.638	114.8	109.8	5	29-10	22-19	9-6	28-22	8-2	8W
Timberwolves	47	33	0.588	117.6	114.3	3.3	25-15	22-18	9-7	29-21	4-6	1L

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The Wolves have 4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 109.0 points, 43.1 rebounds, 23.9 assists, 9.5 steals and 6.1 blocks while shooting 43.8% from the field and 76.7% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 109.7 points and 49.2 rebounds per matchup.

Julius Randle is averaging 18.0 points and 3.9 assists, while Rudy Gobert averages 11.0 rebounds and Donte DiVincenzo 3.3 (34.7%) 3-pointers made.

The Rockets have won 8 and lost 2 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 120.4 points, 48.3 rebounds, 28.8 assists, 7.7 steals and 5.8 blocks per game while shooting 48.7% from the field and 79.1% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 108.9 points and 41.2 rebounds.

Kevin Durant is averaging 27.0 points and 6.8 assists, while Alperen Sengun has an average of 9.0 rebounds and Reed Sheppard 3.3 (41.3%) 3-pointers made.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Houston Rockets Prediction & Picks

Gear up for Minnesota Timberwolves vs Houston Rockets with our betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a hand-picked bet builder. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

We’re sweet on the betting favorites who are -10.5 on the spread. Rockets should enjoy a big victory in this NBA contest and cover the line at -110.

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Key Timberwolves vs Rockets stats:

• The -10.5 line has been covered by Rockets in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -10.5 line has been covered by Rockets in 2 consecutive games.
• The +10.5 line hasn’t been covered by Wolves in 3 of their last 5 games.

Rockets -10.5 Probability

The top sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 52.4% prospect of winning. However, our cappers think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Timberwolves 108 - 121 Rockets

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Houston Rockets Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The sportsbooks are taking no chances with their Moneyline odds of -455 about Houston Rockets which reflects they have a 82% chance of winning this NBA game. For those wanting to back Minnesota Timberwolves, you will find +350 about the underdogs.

10.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 221.5 right now. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. If you’re going for Over 221.5, then the odds are -110.

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Moneyline

Timberwolves

+350

Rockets

-455

Point Spread

Timberwolves +10.5

-110

Rockets -10.5

-110

Total Points

Under 221.5

-110

Over 221.5

-110

The favorite to hit the most buckets is Kevin Durant. Odds of -110 can be found for him scoring Over 25.5 points and there is -116 for him to go Under.

Kevin Durant (Rockets)

Over 25.5

-110

Under 25.5

-116

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Over 18.5

-122

Under 18.5

-105

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

Over 17.5

-105

Under 17.5

-122

Jabari Smith Jr (Rockets)

Over 15.5

-114

Under 15.5

-114

Kevin Durant (Rockets)

Over 5.5

-106

Under 5.5

-123

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Over 5.5

-139

Under 5.5

+105

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

Over 5.5

+114

Under 5.5

-152

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Over 8.5

-119

Under 8.5

-110

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

Over 7.5

-147

Under 7.5

+111

Jabari Smith Jr (Rockets)

Over 6.5

-135

Under 6.5

+102

Kevin Durant (Rockets)

Over 5.5

+102

Under 5.5

-133

The Rockets have put together six consecutive victories at Toyota Center. They own a 8-2 mark in their past 10 home games, scoring 115.10 points per contest and conceding 106.00.

The Wolves have gone 4-6 across their last 10 games games on the road, scoring 114.50 points per contest and conceding 115.60.

The Rockets beat the Wolves 110-105 when the teams last met at Toyota Center. 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	O221.5	U221.5
Houston Rockets Home Stats		8-2	221.10	115.10	106.00	4	6
Minnesota Timberwolves Away Stats		4-6	230.10	114.50	115.60	5	5

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O221.5 = Games Over 221.5 Points
• U221.5 = Games Under 221.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Minnesota Timberwolves Stats

Houston Rockets Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +10.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -10.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 218.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 230.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 221.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 221.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 109.00 pts and allowed 109.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 114.50 pts and allowed 115.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 229.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 221.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 221.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 221.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 120.40 pts and allowed 108.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 115.10 pts and allowed 106.00 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.00 (50%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.30 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 15.10 (76.65%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.1, Offensive 11.10, Defensive 32.00
• Assists: 23.90
• Blocks: 6.10
• Steals: 9.50
• Turnovers : 14.30
• Personal Fouls: 19.90

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.60 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.60 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.50 (79.71%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.4, Offensive 8.90, Defensive 33.50
• Assists: 24.60
• Blocks: 5.20
• Steals: 7.70
• Turnovers : 15.40
• Personal Fouls: 21.20

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 30.90 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.60 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.80 (79.11%)
• Rebounds: Total 48.3, Offensive 14.40, Defensive 33.90
• Assists: 28.80
• Blocks: 5.80
• Steals: 7.70
• Turnovers : 12.70
• Personal Fouls: 17.60

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.80 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.90 (39%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.80 (76.71%)
• Rebounds: Total 46, Offensive 12.90, Defensive 33.10
• Assists: 27.50
• Blocks: 4.00
• Steals: 8.40
• Turnovers : 13.40
• Personal Fouls: 17.40

Injuries & Suspensions

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.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	54	26	0.675	114.5	107	7.5	28-11	26-15	10-6	35-16	7-3	1L
Knicks	52	28	0.65	116.8	110.3	6.5	29-9	23-19	13-3	34-16	7-3	4W
Raptors	45	35	0.563	114.6	111.9	2.7	23-17	22-18	4-11	32-18	6-4	2W
76ers	43	37	0.538	115.9	116.5	-0.6	22-18	21-19	9-7	25-25	5-5	3L
Nets	20	60	0.25	106	115.6	-9.6	12-29	8-31	3-12	14-35	3-7	1L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	58	22	0.725	117.6	109.6	8	32-9	26-13	11-4	37-13	7-3	1W
Cavaliers	51	29	0.638	119.6	115.3	4.3	26-14	25-15	11-5	32-18	8-2	4W
Bulls	31	49	0.388	116.3	121.1	-4.8	18-22	13-27	4-12	19-31	3-7	2W
Bucks	31	49	0.388	110.5	116.8	-6.3	18-22	13-27	9-7	20-30	2-8	2L
Pacers	19	61	0.238	112.6	120.5	-7.9	11-28	8-33	4-11	15-35	4-6	1W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	45	35	0.563	118.4	115.9	2.5	23-17	22-18	9-6	26-24	7-3	2L
Magic	44	36	0.55	115.7	115.3	0.4	26-16	18-20	9-8	25-25	6-4	4W
Hornets	43	37	0.538	116.3	111.3	5	21-19	22-18	11-5	25-25	7-3	1L
Heat	41	39	0.513	120.4	118.6	1.8	25-15	16-24	8-7	25-25	3-7	2L
Wizards	17	63	0.213	112.8	124.6	-11.8	11-29	6-34	2-13	11-39	1-9	8L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	16	0.8	119.4	107.3	12.1	34-7	30-9	12-3	41-9	9-1	7W
Nuggets	52	28	0.65	121.9	117	4.9	27-13	25-15	10-5	34-16	10-0	10W
Timberwolves	47	33	0.588	117.6	114.3	3.3	25-15	22-18	9-7	29-21	4-6	1L
Trail Blazers	40	40	0.5	115.4	116.1	-0.7	22-17	18-23	7-9	27-23	6-4	2L
Jazz	21	59	0.263	117.4	126.3	-8.9	13-27	8-32	1-15	11-39	0-10	10L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	50	29	0.633	116.3	115.4	0.9	26-13	24-16	8-7	30-19	6-4	3L
Suns	44	36	0.55	112.8	111.4	1.4	25-16	19-20	10-6	28-22	5-5	1W
Clippers	41	39	0.513	114	112.6	1.4	22-18	19-21	9-6	24-26	7-3	1L
Warriors	37	42	0.468	114.8	115	-0.2	22-18	15-24	7-6	24-25	4-6	1W
Kings	21	59	0.263	110.9	121	-10.1	14-26	7-33	3-12	13-37	3-7	2L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	61	19	0.763	119.6	111.2	8.4	31-7	30-12	12-3	35-15	9-1	2W
Rockets	51	29	0.638	114.8	109.8	5	29-10	22-19	9-6	28-22	8-2	8W
Pelicans	26	54	0.325	115.4	119.6	-4.2	17-24	9-30	7-9	17-33	2-8	1W
Grizzlies	25	55	0.313	115	120.2	-5.2	14-27	11-28	6-9	19-31	1-9	6L
Mavericks	25	55	0.313	113.6	119.3	-5.7	15-25	10-30	4-11	14-36	2-8	2L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	58	22	0.725	117.6	109.6	8	32-9	26-13	11-4	37-13	7-3	1W
Celtics	54	26	0.675	114.5	107	7.5	28-11	26-15	10-6	35-16	7-3	1L
Knicks	52	28	0.65	116.8	110.3	6.5	29-9	23-19	13-3	34-16	7-3	4W
Cavaliers	51	29	0.638	119.6	115.3	4.3	26-14	25-15	11-5	32-18	8-2	4W
Raptors	45	35	0.563	114.6	111.9	2.7	23-17	22-18	4-11	32-18	6-4	2W
Hawks	45	35	0.563	118.4	115.9	2.5	23-17	22-18	9-6	26-24	7-3	2L
Magic	44	36	0.55	115.7	115.3	0.4	26-16	18-20	9-8	25-25	6-4	4W
Hornets	43	37	0.538	116.3	111.3	5	21-19	22-18	11-5	25-25	7-3	1L
76ers	43	37	0.538	115.9	116.5	-0.6	22-18	21-19	9-7	25-25	5-5	3L
Heat	41	39	0.513	120.4	118.6	1.8	25-15	16-24	8-7	25-25	3-7	2L
Bucks	31	49	0.388	110.5	116.8	-6.3	18-22	13-27	9-7	20-30	2-8	2L
Bulls	31	49	0.388	116.3	121.1	-4.8	18-22	13-27	4-12	19-31	3-7	2W
Nets	20	60	0.25	106	115.6	-9.6	12-29	8-31	3-12	14-35	3-7	1L
Pacers	19	61	0.238	112.6	120.5	-7.9	11-28	8-33	4-11	15-35	4-6	1W
Wizards	17	63	0.213	112.8	124.6	-11.8	11-29	6-34	2-13	11-39	1-9	8L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	16	0.8	119.4	107.3	12.1	34-7	30-9	12-3	41-9	9-1	7W
Spurs	61	19	0.763	119.6	111.2	8.4	31-7	30-12	12-3	35-15	9-1	2W
Nuggets	52	28	0.65	121.9	117	4.9	27-13	25-15	10-5	34-16	10-0	10W
Rockets	51	29	0.638	114.8	109.8	5	29-10	22-19	9-6	28-22	8-2	8W
Lakers	50	29	0.633	116.3	115.4	0.9	26-13	24-16	8-7	30-19	6-4	3L
Timberwolves	47	33	0.588	117.6	114.3	3.3	25-15	22-18	9-7	29-21	4-6	1L
Suns	44	36	0.55	112.8	111.4	1.4	25-16	19-20	10-6	28-22	5-5	1W
Clippers	41	39	0.513	114	112.6	1.4	22-18	19-21	9-6	24-26	7-3	1L
Trail Blazers	40	40	0.5	115.4	116.1	-0.7	22-17	18-23	7-9	27-23	6-4	2L
Warriors	37	42	0.468	114.8	115	-0.2	22-18	15-24	7-6	24-25	4-6	1W
Pelicans	26	54	0.325	115.4	119.6	-4.2	17-24	9-30	7-9	17-33	2-8	1W
Grizzlies	25	55	0.313	115	120.2	-5.2	14-27	11-28	6-9	19-31	1-9	6L
Mavericks	25	55	0.313	113.6	119.3	-5.7	15-25	10-30	4-11	14-36	2-8	2L
Kings	21	59	0.263	110.9	121	-10.1	14-26	7-33	3-12	13-37	3-7	2L
Jazz	21	59	0.263	117.4	126.3	-8.9	13-27	8-32	1-15	11-39	0-10	10L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	16	0.8	119.4	107.3	12.1	34-7	30-9	12-3	41-9	9-1	7W
Spurs	61	19	0.763	119.6	111.2	8.4	31-7	30-12	12-3	35-15	9-1	2W
Pistons	58	22	0.725	117.6	109.6	8	32-9	26-13	11-4	37-13	7-3	1W
Celtics	54	26	0.675	114.5	107	7.5	28-11	26-15	10-6	35-16	7-3	1L
Nuggets	52	28	0.65	121.9	117	4.9	27-13	25-15	10-5	34-16	10-0	10W
Knicks	52	28	0.65	116.8	110.3	6.5	29-9	23-19	13-3	34-16	7-3	4W
Cavaliers	51	29	0.638	119.6	115.3	4.3	26-14	25-15	11-5	32-18	8-2	4W
Rockets	51	29	0.638	114.8	109.8	5	29-10	22-19	9-6	28-22	8-2	8W
Lakers	50	29	0.633	116.3	115.4	0.9	26-13	24-16	8-7	30-19	6-4	3L
Timberwolves	47	33	0.588	117.6	114.3	3.3	25-15	22-18	9-7	29-21	4-6	1L
Hawks	45	35	0.563	118.4	115.9	2.5	23-17	22-18	9-6	26-24	7-3	2L
Raptors	45	35	0.563	114.6	111.9	2.7	23-17	22-18	4-11	32-18	6-4	2W
Magic	44	36	0.55	115.7	115.3	0.4	26-16	18-20	9-8	25-25	6-4	4W
Suns	44	36	0.55	112.8	111.4	1.4	25-16	19-20	10-6	28-22	5-5	1W
Hornets	43	37	0.538	116.3	111.3	5	21-19	22-18	11-5	25-25	7-3	1L
76ers	43	37	0.538	115.9	116.5	-0.6	22-18	21-19	9-7	25-25	5-5	3L
Clippers	41	39	0.513	114	112.6	1.4	22-18	19-21	9-6	24-26	7-3	1L
Heat	41	39	0.513	120.4	118.6	1.8	25-15	16-24	8-7	25-25	3-7	2L
Trail Blazers	40	40	0.5	115.4	116.1	-0.7	22-17	18-23	7-9	27-23	6-4	2L
Warriors	37	42	0.468	114.8	115	-0.2	22-18	15-24	7-6	24-25	4-6	1W
Bulls	31	49	0.388	116.3	121.1	-4.8	18-22	13-27	4-12	19-31	3-7	2W
Bucks	31	49	0.388	110.5	116.8	-6.3	18-22	13-27	9-7	20-30	2-8	2L
Pelicans	26	54	0.325	115.4	119.6	-4.2	17-24	9-30	7-9	17-33	2-8	1W
Mavericks	25	55	0.313	113.6	119.3	-5.7	15-25	10-30	4-11	14-36	2-8	2L
Grizzlies	25	55	0.313	115	120.2	-5.2	14-27	11-28	6-9	19-31	1-9	6L
Kings	21	59	0.263	110.9	121	-10.1	14-26	7-33	3-12	13-37	3-7	2L
Jazz	21	59	0.263	117.4	126.3	-8.9	13-27	8-32	1-15	11-39	0-10	10L
Nets	20	60	0.25	106	115.6	-9.6	12-29	8-31	3-12	14-35	3-7	1L
Pacers	19	61	0.238	112.6	120.5	-7.9	11-28	8-33	4-11	15-35	4-6	1W
Wizards	17	63	0.213	112.8	124.6	-11.8	11-29	6-34	2-13	11-39	1-9	8L

• 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

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