The Timberwolves are ready to clash with the Houston Rockets on Tuesday, Apr 2. Today’s matchup is set to tip off at 8:00 ET and will be televised on BSNX. Minnesota enters this game as 7.5-point favorites, and the over/under total is currently at 215.5. Can the Timberwolves pull this one out as the favorite? Below you will find our Timberwolves vs. Rockets predictions.
Timberwolves vs. Rockets Odds
- Spread: Timberwolves -7.5
- Total 215.5
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Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, Apr 2
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: Target Center, Minneapolis MN
- TV: BSNX
Rockets Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Rockets have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- The Rockets are 2-1 ATS in their three last road games and 3-0 straight-up.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Rockets have a straight up record of 5-5. But, their mark vs the spread was just 7-3.
Timberwolves Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Timberwolves have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Across their last three home contests, Minnesota has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-0. Their overall mark in these games was 3-0, while averaging 114 points per game.
- Over the team’s last three games as the favorite, the Timberwolves struggled vs the spread going just 1-2. However, they still had a straight up mark of 2-1.
Are the Rockets Ready for a Win at Minneapolis?
Houston is 15-31 as the underdog this season and is currently getting 7.5 points against the Timberwolves. As the underdog, the Rockets have gone 23-22 ATS, and their ATS record on the road is 15-20.
The Rockets’ O/U record for the season is 35-39, and 68 of their games have had higher over/under lines than today’s line of 215.5. This year, their games have averaged 226.7 points per game.
In their last game against the Mavericks, the Rockets lost 125-107. They were 3.5-point underdogs in that game and are 42-31 ATS for the season. The O/U line for that game was 230 points.
This season, the Rockets have gone 38-36 and are currently in 11th place in the Western Conference. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 26-20 and 9-6 against teams in the Southwest Division.
On the road, the Rockets have a straight-up record of 12-24 and are 15-20 ATS. Their average scoring differential on the road is -3.5 points per game.
Heading into their game against the Timberwolves, the Rockets are 16th in the league in scoring at 114.2 points per game. However, they have scored below the NBA average in 56.8% of their games this season. In their last two games, they have scored less than their season average.
On the road, Houston is averaging 111.8 points per game compared to 116.4 at home. In terms of field goal percentage, the Rockets are 26th in the league at 46%. They are also 23rd in three-point shooting at 35%.
So far this season, Houston has made an average of 12.5 three-pointers per game, which is 17th in the NBA. In terms of pace, the Rockets are 13th in the league at 99.2 possessions per game. When it comes to assists, they are 26th in the league.
So far, the Rockets’ defense is ranked 10th in the league at 112.6 points per contest. The Houston defense has allowed opponents to shoot 34.4% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 46.1% of their field goal attempts vs. Houston.
Will Minnesota Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?
In their last game against the Bulls, the Timberwolves were favored by 9 points but lost by a score of 109-101. This dropped their overall record to 51-23, which is currently 3rd in the Western Conference.
This season, Minnesota has gone 38-35 against the spread, including a 17-19 record at home. As the favorite, they are 27-29 ATS and have failed to cover the spread in their last two home games.
Minnesota’s O/U record for the season is 36-38, and the under has hit in their last three games. This year, their games have averaged 219.1 points per game, compared to today’s O/U line of 215.5.
Looking at their performance vs. the spread, Minnesota is 11th in the Western Conference with a 25-13 record. On the road, they have covered the spread in four straight games.
For the season, Minnesota has been favored in 57 of their 74 games and has a record of 42-15 as the favorite. As the favorite, they have an average scoring differential of +8.5 PPG.
This season, the Timberwolves have been an above-average offensive team. They are currently 18th in the league in scoring at 112.9 points per game. However, at home, they have been slightly worse, averaging 111.1 points per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Timberwolves are one of the best teams in the league. They are currently 4th in three-point shooting percentage at 38%. On average, they make 12.6 threes per game, which is 15th in the NBA.
Overall, the Timberwolves have been an efficient shooting team, ranking 10th in field goal percentage. In terms of pace, they are 23rd in the league at 96.9 possessions per game.
At present, the Timberwolves’ defense is ranked 1st, allowing 106.2 points per game. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Timberwolves defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 50.5% while allowing 35.4% from downtown.
Timberwolves vs. Rockets Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Jalen Green and his points prop of 24.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -109 while the under is at -125. Our projections have Jalen Green finishing with a stat line of 24 points, 6 and 4 assists. As for his points prop, we like the under at 24.5.
- The Prop: Jalen Green Under 24.5 Points (-125)
Timberwolves vs. Rockets Predictions
For a pick on the point-spread in this Timberwolves vs. Rockets matchup, our bet is to grab the Rockets at +7.5. Even though our projections have the Timberwolves winning 111-109, we see the Rockets as the play on the point-spread.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 215.5, and our model predicts the Rockets and Timberwolves to score a combined 220 points. We recommend betting on the over.
The Pick: Rockets +7.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook