Minnesota Timberwolves vs Houston Rockets Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Friday

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	52	30	0.634	115.2	110	5.2	30-11	22-19	10-6	29-23	9-1	1W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	118	114.6	3.4	26-15	23-18	9-7	31-21	5-5	2W

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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.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Minnesota Timberwolves lineup: Donte DiVincenzo, Jaden McDaniels, Anthony Edwards, Kyle Anderson, Joan Beringer.

Houston Rockets lineup: Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith, Josh Okogie, Alperen Sengun.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Houston Rockets Prediction & Picks

We dive into the best Minnesota Timberwolves vs Houston Rockets betting angles, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast, top player prop bets and a value-focused bet builder.

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.

Team news and current form always play a key role in shaping our expert basketball picks. We also dig into the latest stats and trends to help deliver the most accurate NBA predictions possible.

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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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Amen Thompson Over 17.5 Points -105

Amen Thompson (Rockets) has had Over 17.5 points in 5 straight games. He should therefore be capable of going over the line, with -105 available when it comes to having a wager on Player Points.

Latest Amen Thompson Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 17.5

-108

Under 17.5

-127

Assists

Over 5.5

+114

Under 5.5

-156

Rebounds

Over 8.5

-108

Under 8.5

-127

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Kevin Durant Over 5.5 Assists +114

Kevin Durant (Rockets) has recorded Over 5.5 assists in 7 of the past 10 games. He therefore looks capable of covering the line when it comes our Player Assists bet, with odds of +114 available.

Latest Kevin Durant Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 25.5

-109

Under 25.5

-125

Assists

Over 5.5

+104

Under 5.5

-141

Rebounds

Over 5.5

+107

Under 5.5

-147

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Correct Score Prediction

Timberwolves 108 - 121 Rockets

There are a range of correct score lines to choose from and we’re taking a chance on the Rockets to record a 121-108 victory. There’s a massive return if we get this right.

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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 -526 about Houston Rockets which reflects they have a 84% chance of winning this NBA game. For those wanting to back Minnesota Timberwolves, you will find +400 about the underdogs.

10 is where the spread lies, with total points being 226.5 right now. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. If you’re going for Over 226.5, then the odds are -114.

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Moneyline

Timberwolves

+400

Rockets

-526

Point Spread

Timberwolves +10

-106

Rockets -10

-114

Total Points

Under 226.5

-106

Over 226.5

-114

The favorite to hit the most buckets is Kevin Durant. Odds of -109 can be found for him scoring Over 25.5 points and there is -125 for him to go Under.

Kevin Durant (Rockets)

Over 25.5

-109

Under 25.5

-125

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Over 18.5

-128

Under 18.5

-106

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

Over 17.5

-108

Under 17.5

-127

Jabari Smith Jr (Rockets)

Over 15.5

-122

Under 15.5

-112

Reed Sheppard (Rockets)

Over 11.5

-120

Under 11.5

-114

Kevin Durant (Rockets)

Over 5.5

+104

Under 5.5

-141

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Over 5.5

-156

Under 5.5

+115

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

Over 5.5

+114

Under 5.5

-156

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Over 9.5

-105

Under 9.5

-130

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

Over 8.5

-108

Under 8.5

-127

Jabari Smith Jr (Rockets)

Over 6.5

-123

Under 6.5

-110

Kevin Durant (Rockets)

Over 5.5

+107

Under 5.5

-147

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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

Houston Rockets Confirmed Lineup

1 Amen Thompson

7 Kevin Durant

10 Jabari Smith

20 Josh Okogie

28 Alperen Sengun

Minnesota Timberwolves Confirmed Lineup

0 Donte DiVincenzo

3 Jaden McDaniels

5 Anthony Edwards

12 Kyle Anderson

19 Joan Beringer

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	56	26	0.683	114.9	107.2	7.7	30-11	26-15	10-6	36-16	8-2	2W
Knicks	53	29	0.646	116.5	110.1	6.4	30-10	23-19	14-3	35-17	6-4	1L
Raptors	46	36	0.561	114.6	111.8	2.8	24-17	22-19	5-12	33-19	6-4	1W
76ers	45	37	0.549	115.9	116.1	-0.2	23-18	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	2W
Nets	20	62	0.244	105.9	115.9	-10	12-29	8-33	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	60	22	0.732	117.8	109.6	8.2	32-9	28-13	12-4	39-13	8-2	3W
Cavaliers	52	30	0.634	119.5	115.4	4.1	27-14	25-16	11-5	33-19	7-3	1W
Bucks	32	50	0.39	110.6	116.8	-6.2	19-22	13-28	9-7	21-31	3-7	1L
Bulls	31	51	0.378	116.3	121.5	-5.2	18-23	13-28	4-12	19-32	2-8	2L
Pacers	19	63	0.232	112.4	120.4	-8	11-30	8-33	4-12	15-37	3-7	2L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	46	36	0.561	118.5	116	2.5	24-17	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	1L
Magic	45	37	0.549	115.7	115.1	0.6	26-16	19-21	9-8	26-26	7-3	1L
Hornets	44	38	0.537	116	111.2	4.8	21-20	23-18	11-5	26-26	6-4	1W
Heat	43	39	0.524	120.9	118.5	2.4	26-15	17-24	10-7	27-25	5-5	2W
Wizards	17	65	0.207	112.9	124.9	-12	11-30	6-35	2-14	11-41	0-10	10L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	18	0.78	119	107.9	11.1	34-8	30-10	12-4	41-11	7-3	2L
Nuggets	54	28	0.659	122.1	116.9	5.2	28-13	26-15	11-5	36-16	10-0	12W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	118	114.6	3.4	26-15	23-18	9-7	31-21	5-5	2W
Trail Blazers	42	40	0.512	115.5	115.8	-0.3	24-17	18-23	7-9	29-23	7-3	2W
Jazz	22	60	0.268	117.6	126	-8.4	14-27	8-33	1-15	12-40	1-9	1L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	53	29	0.646	116.3	114.6	1.7	28-13	25-16	10-7	33-19	7-3	3W
Suns	45	37	0.549	112.6	111.1	1.5	25-16	20-21	10-7	29-23	5-5	1W
Clippers	42	40	0.512	113.8	112.6	1.2	23-18	19-22	10-6	25-27	6-4	1W
Warriors	37	45	0.451	114.6	115.2	-0.6	22-19	15-26	7-9	24-28	3-7	3L
Kings	22	60	0.268	111	121	-10	15-26	7-34	4-12	14-38	3-7	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	62	20	0.756	119.8	111.5	8.3	32-8	30-12	13-3	36-16	8-2	1L
Rockets	52	30	0.634	115.2	110	5.2	30-11	22-19	10-6	29-23	9-1	1W
Pelicans	26	56	0.317	115.5	120	-4.5	17-24	9-32	7-9	17-34	1-9	2L
Mavericks	26	56	0.317	114.1	119.6	-5.5	16-25	10-31	4-12	14-37	3-7	1W
Grizzlies	25	57	0.305	114.7	120.7	-6	14-27	11-30	6-10	19-33	1-9	8L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	60	22	0.732	117.8	109.6	8.2	32-9	28-13	12-4	39-13	8-2	3W
Celtics	56	26	0.683	114.9	107.2	7.7	30-11	26-15	10-6	36-16	8-2	2W
Knicks	53	29	0.646	116.5	110.1	6.4	30-10	23-19	14-3	35-17	6-4	1L
Cavaliers	52	30	0.634	119.5	115.4	4.1	27-14	25-16	11-5	33-19	7-3	1W
Raptors	46	36	0.561	114.6	111.8	2.8	24-17	22-19	5-12	33-19	6-4	1W
Hawks	46	36	0.561	118.5	116	2.5	24-17	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	1L
76ers	45	37	0.549	115.9	116.1	-0.2	23-18	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	2W
Magic	45	37	0.549	115.7	115.1	0.6	26-16	19-21	9-8	26-26	7-3	1L
Hornets	44	38	0.537	116	111.2	4.8	21-20	23-18	11-5	26-26	6-4	1W
Heat	43	39	0.524	120.9	118.5	2.4	26-15	17-24	10-7	27-25	5-5	2W
Bucks	32	50	0.39	110.6	116.8	-6.2	19-22	13-28	9-7	21-31	3-7	1L
Bulls	31	51	0.378	116.3	121.5	-5.2	18-23	13-28	4-12	19-32	2-8	2L
Nets	20	62	0.244	105.9	115.9	-10	12-29	8-33	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
Pacers	19	63	0.232	112.4	120.4	-8	11-30	8-33	4-12	15-37	3-7	2L
Wizards	17	65	0.207	112.9	124.9	-12	11-30	6-35	2-14	11-41	0-10	10L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	18	0.78	119	107.9	11.1	34-8	30-10	12-4	41-11	7-3	2L
Spurs	62	20	0.756	119.8	111.5	8.3	32-8	30-12	13-3	36-16	8-2	1L
Nuggets	54	28	0.659	122.1	116.9	5.2	28-13	26-15	11-5	36-16	10-0	12W
Lakers	53	29	0.646	116.3	114.6	1.7	28-13	25-16	10-7	33-19	7-3	3W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	115.2	110	5.2	30-11	22-19	10-6	29-23	9-1	1W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	118	114.6	3.4	26-15	23-18	9-7	31-21	5-5	2W
Suns	45	37	0.549	112.6	111.1	1.5	25-16	20-21	10-7	29-23	5-5	1W
Trail Blazers	42	40	0.512	115.5	115.8	-0.3	24-17	18-23	7-9	29-23	7-3	2W
Clippers	42	40	0.512	113.8	112.6	1.2	23-18	19-22	10-6	25-27	6-4	1W
Warriors	37	45	0.451	114.6	115.2	-0.6	22-19	15-26	7-9	24-28	3-7	3L
Pelicans	26	56	0.317	115.5	120	-4.5	17-24	9-32	7-9	17-34	1-9	2L
Mavericks	26	56	0.317	114.1	119.6	-5.5	16-25	10-31	4-12	14-37	3-7	1W
Grizzlies	25	57	0.305	114.7	120.7	-6	14-27	11-30	6-10	19-33	1-9	8L
Kings	22	60	0.268	111	121	-10	15-26	7-34	4-12	14-38	3-7	1L
Jazz	22	60	0.268	117.6	126	-8.4	14-27	8-33	1-15	12-40	1-9	1L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	18	0.78	119	107.9	11.1	34-8	30-10	12-4	41-11	7-3	2L
Spurs	62	20	0.756	119.8	111.5	8.3	32-8	30-12	13-3	36-16	8-2	1L
Pistons	60	22	0.732	117.8	109.6	8.2	32-9	28-13	12-4	39-13	8-2	3W
Celtics	56	26	0.683	114.9	107.2	7.7	30-11	26-15	10-6	36-16	8-2	2W
Nuggets	54	28	0.659	122.1	116.9	5.2	28-13	26-15	11-5	36-16	10-0	12W
Lakers	53	29	0.646	116.3	114.6	1.7	28-13	25-16	10-7	33-19	7-3	3W
Knicks	53	29	0.646	116.5	110.1	6.4	30-10	23-19	14-3	35-17	6-4	1L
Cavaliers	52	30	0.634	119.5	115.4	4.1	27-14	25-16	11-5	33-19	7-3	1W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	115.2	110	5.2	30-11	22-19	10-6	29-23	9-1	1W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	118	114.6	3.4	26-15	23-18	9-7	31-21	5-5	2W
Hawks	46	36	0.561	118.5	116	2.5	24-17	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	1L
Raptors	46	36	0.561	114.6	111.8	2.8	24-17	22-19	5-12	33-19	6-4	1W
Magic	45	37	0.549	115.7	115.1	0.6	26-16	19-21	9-8	26-26	7-3	1L
76ers	45	37	0.549	115.9	116.1	-0.2	23-18	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	2W
Suns	45	37	0.549	112.6	111.1	1.5	25-16	20-21	10-7	29-23	5-5	1W
Hornets	44	38	0.537	116	111.2	4.8	21-20	23-18	11-5	26-26	6-4	1W
Heat	43	39	0.524	120.9	118.5	2.4	26-15	17-24	10-7	27-25	5-5	2W
Clippers	42	40	0.512	113.8	112.6	1.2	23-18	19-22	10-6	25-27	6-4	1W
Trail Blazers	42	40	0.512	115.5	115.8	-0.3	24-17	18-23	7-9	29-23	7-3	2W
Warriors	37	45	0.451	114.6	115.2	-0.6	22-19	15-26	7-9	24-28	3-7	3L
Bucks	32	50	0.39	110.6	116.8	-6.2	19-22	13-28	9-7	21-31	3-7	1L
Bulls	31	51	0.378	116.3	121.5	-5.2	18-23	13-28	4-12	19-32	2-8	2L
Mavericks	26	56	0.317	114.1	119.6	-5.5	16-25	10-31	4-12	14-37	3-7	1W
Pelicans	26	56	0.317	115.5	120	-4.5	17-24	9-32	7-9	17-34	1-9	2L
Grizzlies	25	57	0.305	114.7	120.7	-6	14-27	11-30	6-10	19-33	1-9	8L
Kings	22	60	0.268	111	121	-10	15-26	7-34	4-12	14-38	3-7	1L
Jazz	22	60	0.268	117.6	126	-8.4	14-27	8-33	1-15	12-40	1-9	1L
Nets	20	62	0.244	105.9	115.9	-10	12-29	8-33	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
Pacers	19	63	0.232	112.4	120.4	-8	11-30	8-33	4-12	15-37	3-7	2L
Wizards	17	65	0.207	112.9	124.9	-12	11-30	6-35	2-14	11-41	0-10	10L

• 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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