Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction 1-5-24 NBA Picks

The Minnesota Timberwolves need a win after splitting their last 8 games. The Houston Rockets also need a win after splitting their last 8 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Minnesota Timberwolves vs Houston Rockets prediction.

Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview 

The Minnesota Timberwolves recently beat the Lakers but are coming off losses to the Knicks and Pelicans. The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 112.8 points on 48.4 percent shooting and allowing 107.8 points on 44.8 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 26.6 points and 5.3 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 21.4 points and 2.9 assists. Rudy Gobert is the third double-digit scorer and Naz Reid is grabbing 4.5 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 38.1 percent from beyond the arc and 79.6 percent from the free throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 34.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.6 rebounds per game.

Minnesota Timberwolves Team Facts

• The Timberwolves have lost each of their last 16 games at Toyota Center against teams that held a winning record.
• The Timberwolves have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as road favorites against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
• Five of the Timberwolves’ last six games at Toyota Center following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.

Houston Rockets Betting Preview 

The Houston Rockets rebounded from a loss to the 76ers with wins over the Pistons and Nets. The Houston Rockets are averaging 113 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 109.6 points on 44.9 percent shooting. Alperen Sengun is averaging 21.5 points and 9 rebounds, while Fred VanVleet is averaging 17.5 points and 4 rebounds. Jalen Green is the third double-digit scorer and Dillon Brooks is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 77.8 percent from the free throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 32.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.1 rebounds per game.

Houston Rockets Team Facts

• The Rockets have won each of their last 10 home games against the Timberwolves following a win.
• The Rockets have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against Western Conference opponents.
• Each of the Rockets’ last four home games against Northwest Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Houston Rockets prediction

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been the better team, obviously, and that’s why they’re getting the benefit of the doubt here. However, the Timberwolves have seen 7 of their 9 losses come on the road, and they’ve also been shaky these last couple of weeks. The offense is clogged up all of a sudden, and they’re struggling with turnovers. The Houston Rockets defense gives them a fighting chance here. Give me the home dog.