The Houston Rockets have won eight in a row and have their sights on entering the all-star break on a high note with a few more wins. Next up on the docket is a road matchup vs the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday. The Rockets haven’t covered against the Wolves lately, evidenced by Houston going 1-4 ATS in its previous five vs Minnesota.
Sportsbook opened the Rockets as 2.5-point road favorites with a total of 222.
- The Rockets are 4-1 ATS in their last five games on the road after consecutive home games.
- The total has gone OVER in five of the Timberwolves’ last seven games at home.
- The Rockets are 11-1 SU in their last 12 games against the Timberwolves.
The Rockets have won their last four on the road and are making a brief stop in Minny after recently topping Dallas 104-97 at home. The Rockets went 13-for-45 from three-point range in that game with James Harden going 4-for-13, yet Houston’s vastly improved defense was the difference-maker once again.
The Timberwolves have won 13 in a row on home court and haven’t lost in Minneapolis since December 16. Minnesota, which is 28-29-2 ATS on the season, is 15-13-1 ATS at home on the year. In the last meeting between these teams, Houston easily dispatched Minnesota 116-98 in the Lone Star State on January 18. Harden was limited to only 10 points in that game.
Minnesota has had no issue beating good teams at home of late. In the T-Wolves’ last nine games against teams with winning records at Target Center, they’re 9-0 SU.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Minnesota Timberwolves were listed earlier as 2-point underdogs on the betting oddsboard at Sportsbook. Those betting on the total OVER/UNDER for points scored have seen that line set at 222.5 for Tuesday at shops such as Sportsbook.
OddsShark computer prediction formulas pick a 113-105 win for the Rockets on Tuesday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Houston Rockets will look to vanquish their hosts on Tuesday, as they are 27-27-1 versus the spread this season, while the Minnesota Timberwolves are 28-29-2 ATS. Houston is 25-29-1 against the points scored total betting line, while Minnesota is 31-27-1 versus the line. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Minnesota vs Houston injuries news.
The Minnesota Timberwolves sit at No. 10 in the current NBA Power Rankings here at OddsShark, while the Houston Rockets are at No. 2 on that betting chart.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Minnesota's No. 6-ranked offense averaging 109.61 PPG, against a Houston defense that ranks No. 15 at 105.65 PPG. The Timberwolves' field-goal percentage has averaged 48% so far, more than the Rockets shooters have achieved on the year, 46.3% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Houston earned a 104-97 victory over Dallas on Sunday, getting 27 points from James Harden at Toyota Center.
Minnesota got 29 points from Karl-Anthony Towns en route to a 111-106 victory over Sacramento on Sunday at Target Center.
- Houston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
- Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Houston's last 15 games
- Houston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games
- Minnesota is 10-1 ATS in its last 11 games at home
- Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Houston home to Sacramento, Wednesday, February 14
Minnesota home to Los Angeles, Thursday, February 15
