The Timberwolves are set to face the Houston Rockets on Sunday, Feb 4. The game is scheduled for 7:00 ET while airing on BSN. Minnesota enters this game as 7-point favorites with the total set at 221.5. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Timberwolves vs Rockets player props and predictions below.
Timberwolves vs. Rockets Odds
- Spread: Timberwolves -7
- Total 221.5
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Game Info
- Date: Sunday, Feb 4
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Target Center, Minneapolis MN
- TV: BSN
Rockets Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Rockets have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Across their ten previous road games, Houston has an ATS mark of 3-7. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-7 while averaging 114 points per game.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Houston has an ATS mark of 3-2 while going 1-4 straight up.
Timberwolves Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Timberwolves have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Across their five previous home games, Minnesota has an ATS mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 4-1 while averaging 111 points per game.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Timberwolves have a straight up record of 6-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-6.
Can the Rockets Offense Score Enough in Minneapolis?
So far this season, the Rockets are 23-25 overall and are looking to improve their record against the Timberwolves. At home, the Rockets are 18-9 compared to their 5-16 mark on the road.
In their last game, the Rockets put up 135 points vs. the Raptors and shot 59.1% from the field. They also hit 11 threes. Leading the way for the Rockets in scoring vs. the Raptors was Cam Whitmore with 25 points. Alperen Sengün was the second-leading scorer with 24 points.
Heading into their game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Houston Rockets are ranked 9th in the NBA in points allowed per game, giving up 112.3 points per contest. They have been especially stingy at home, where they are ranked 4th in the league, allowing just 109.1 points per game.
So far this season, opponents have scored less than their season average in 58.3% of games vs. the Rockets. In terms of three-point shooting, opposing teams have made fewer threes than their season average in 60.4% of games vs. Houston.
On the defensive end, the Rockets are 2nd in the NBA in defensive rebounds per game and 3rd in personal fouls. However, they have struggled at times to keep opponents off the free-throw line, ranking 28th in free throws made allowed per game.
Can the Timberwolves Bounce Back at Home?
Coming into today’s action, the Timberwolves hold an overall record of 34-15 and have gone 2-1 in their last three games. As of now, the Timberwolves are in 2nd place in both the Western Conference and the Northwest division.
In their last game, the Timberwolves scored 106 points vs. the Magic. In the game, they shot 46.3% from the field and went 12/38 from three. Leading the team in scoring is Anthony Edwards who is averaging 25.5 PPG. Karl-Anthony Towns is also averaging 22.7 PPG.
When it comes to defense, the Minnesota Timberwolves are the best in the NBA, allowing just 107.0 points per game. They are also the top-ranked defense at home, giving up just 103.2 points per contest. In their last five games, Minnesota has given up just 100.6 points per game.
So far this season, opponents have scored less than their season average in 73.5% of their games against the Timberwolves. Minnesota is also one of the best at defending the three-point line, allowing opponents to shoot just 35.3% from beyond the arc.
On the season, Minnesota is 9th in blocked shots per game and 15th in steals per game. In terms of personal fouls, they are 14th in the league.
Timberwolves vs. Rockets Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is Anthony Edwards and his points prop of 26.5.
Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -120 while the under is at -110. According to our projections, Anthony Edwards is expected to record 25 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. Regarding his points prop, we recommend taking the under at 26.5.
- The Prop: Anthony Edwards Under 26.5 Points (-110)
Timberwolves vs. Rockets Predictions
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +7, 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 221.5 and given that our model is projecting 231 points between the teams, we like the over.
The Pick: Rockets +7 | at Fanduel Sportsbook