The Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves will matchup on Friday, Jan 5. Tip-off for the game is 8:00 ET and will be shown on Spac. Minnesota is favored by 3.5 points in this game, and the total is 219. Who do we think will come out on top? Keep reading for our top Rockets vs. Timberwolves player props and predictions.
Rockets vs. Timberwolves Odds
- Spread: Timberwolves -3.5
- Total 219
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, Jan 5
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: Toyota Center, Houston TX
- TV: Spac
Timberwolves Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Timberwolves have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 0-5 vs. the spread.
- Although Minnesota has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 107 points per game in these games.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Timberwolves have gone 4-6 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 8-2.
Rockets Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Rockets have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- In their last ten games at home, the Rockets have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 5-4-1 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 112 points per game in these contests.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Rockets have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 1-2.
Can the Timberwolves Live Up to the Hype on the Road?
Heading into their matchup with the Rockets, the Timberwolves are 24-9 overall and are looking to snap their two game losing skid. Against Western Conference teams, the Timberwolves are 17-5 and are 7-4 in non-conference games.
In their last game vs. the Pelicans, the Timberwolves put up 106 points. They shot 45.1% from the field and made 10 three-pointers. Anthony Edwards leads the team in scoring with 26.6 PPG. Karl-Anthony Towns is also averaging 21.4 PPG heading into today’s game.
When it comes to defense, the Minnesota Timberwolves have been the best in the league this season, allowing just 107.8 points per game. They have been especially stingy at home, giving up just 102.9 points per contest.
Minnesota has done a great job of protecting the paint, ranking 2nd in two-point shooting percentage allowed at 51.1%. They have also been solid at defending the three-point line, giving up just 34.6% shooting from beyond the arc.
Over their last five games, the Timberwolves have given up 114.8 points per game, which is 8th in the league during that stretch. During that span, opponents have shot 39.9% from three-point range.
Will the Rockets Come Through as Home Underdogs?
Coming into today’s game, the Rockets are 17-15 overall and have won their last two games. When playing on the road, the Rockets are 3-10 compared to a 14-5 record at home.
In their most recent game vs. the Nets, the Rockets put up 112 points. Overall, they shot 48.7% from the field and hit 19 threes. Alperen Sengün is the team’s leading scorer at 21.5 PPG. Jalen Green is also a key contributor, averaging 17.4 PPG.
So far this season, the Rockets have been one of the best defensive teams in the NBA, ranking 2nd in points allowed per game at 109.6. At home, they have been even better, allowing just 105.3 points per game, which is also 2nd in the league.
One area where the Rockets have struggled defensively is at the free-throw line, where they are 28th in made free throws allowed per game at 26.5.
Over their last five games, Houston’s defense has slipped a bit, giving up 119.4 points per game, which is 23rd in the league during that stretch.
Rockets vs. Timberwolves Player Prop
When looking at a player prop for this game, Anthony Edwards has a points prop of 29.5 with both the over and under paying out at -115. Our projections have Anthony Edwards finishing with a stat line of 26 points, 5 and 5 assists. As for his points prop, we like the under at 29.5.
- The Prop: Anthony Edwards Under 29.5 Points (-115)
Rockets vs. Timberwolves Predictions
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +3.5, the Rockets is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 219 and given that our model is projecting 229 points between the teams, we like the over.
The Pick: Rockets +3.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook