Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Matchup

Keep reading to see our Timberwolves vs Rockets NBA prediction In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the spread.

  • The Timberwolves are sitting at 15-14.
  • Defensively, Minnesota are giving up 106.9 points per game.
  • The Timberwolves are coming off a 105-99 win vs. the Rockets.
  • The Rockets sit at 21-9.
  • Defensively, Houston are giving up 106.5 points per game.
  • The Rockets are coming off a 128-111 win vs. the Timberwolves.

Timberwolves vs Rockets Prediction

At 8:00 ET, the 2nd place Houston Rockets (-118) will host the 9th place Minnesota Timberwolves (-102) at the Toyota Center in Houston. The Rockets are currently favored by 1 point and have won 4 straight games. The over/under line for this Western Conference matchup is 213.5.

This game will be televised on SCHN.

Timberwolves vs. Rockets Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Minnesota Timberwolves at Houston Rockets
  • Where: Houston at Toyota Center
  • Date: Friday, December 27th
  • Betting Odds HOU -1, MIN -102 | HOU -118 O/U 213.5

Timberwolves Preview: Are the Timberwolves Ready for a Win at Houston?

The Timberwolves moved above .500 with a 105-99 win over the Mavericks on Wednesday, bringing their record to 15-14. Minnesota, who entered the game as +5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 204, falling short of the 222.5 O/U line.

Minnesota took control with a strong 2nd quarter, outscoring Dallas 31-16, and extended their lead to 90-68 after the 3rd. A 10-0 run by the Mavericks in the 4th made things interesting, but the Timberwolves held on for the win.

Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 26 points and 8 rebounds in their win over the Mavericks, hitting 4 threes at 57.1% efficiency. Julius Randle added 23 points and 10 rebounds, connecting on 3 threes at 60%. Rudy Gobert contributed 14 points, shooting 85.7% from the field.

Minnesota made 14 threes, shooting 43.8% from beyond the arc, while finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 46.5%. Donte DiVincenzo added 9 of his 11 points in the 2nd quarter.

The Timberwolves put together a strong defensive effort on Wednesday, holding the Mavericks to just 99 points in their win. Minnesota was especially effective in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed only 16 points. Overall, the Timberwolves limited Dallas to 41% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Mavericks hit 16 threes at a 37% rate. The Timberwolves also sent Dallas to the line 11 times, where they converted all their attempts. Minnesota finished with 38 defensive rebounds, gave up 11 offensive boards, and recorded 8 steals and 5 blocks.

Rockets Preview: Will Houston Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?

The Timberwolves moved above .500 with a 105-99 win over the Mavericks on Wednesday, improving to 15-14. Minnesota, who entered the game as +5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The game’s total of 204 points fell well short of the 222.5 O/U line.

A 10-0 run helped the Timberwolves take control, as they outscored Dallas 31-16 in the 2nd quarter and 33-28 in the 3rd. Minnesota led 90-68 heading into the 4th, but the Mavericks made things interesting by outscoring them 31-15 in the final period.

Jalen Green's 30 points, including 16 in the 1st quarter, and 6 threes at 54.5% shooting led the Rockets to a win over the Pelicans. Fred VanVleet added 25 points, hitting 7 threes at 58.3%, with 15 points in the 3rd quarter. Cam Whitmore contributed 27 points, scoring 13 in the 4th.

The Rockets hit 18 threes at 38.3%, with a 47.4% overall shooting percentage. VanVleet made 7 threes, while Green added 6, and Whitmore hit 4, shooting 50% from deep.

The Rockets' defense shined in the 1st and 2nd quarters, giving up just 22 and 21 points, respectively, in their 128-111 win over the Pelicans. Despite allowing 68 points in the 3rd and 4th quarters, Houston held New Orleans to 43% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Rockets limited the Pelicans to 12 made threes on 32% shooting. Houston also sent New Orleans to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 13. Defensively, the Rockets recorded 7 steals and 9 blocks.

Timberwolves vs Rockets Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last ten games away from home, the Timberwolves have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 6-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 107 points per game in this stretch.
  • Houston has played well in their previous five home games, going 4-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 113 points per game while allowing 107. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
  • As the betting underdog, the Timberwolves have an ATS mark of just 7-3 in their last ten games. Minnesota posted a straight up mark of 6-4 in these matchups.
  • Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Houston has an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 8-2 straight up.

Timberwolves vs Rockets Prediction

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