Minnesota Timberwolves (31-25) vs. Houston Rockets (34-21)
February 21, 2025 9:30 pm EDT
The Line: Houston Rockets -4.5; Over/Under: 216
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The Minnesota Timberwolves invade the Toyota Center to take on the Houston Rockets on Friday night. Here’s a Rockets vs Timberwolves Prediction. This article will include a Rockets vs Timberwolves Pick.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves have been in great form as they’ve won nine of their last 13 games overall and they will be eager to keep it going after taking down the red-hot Thunder in a 116-101 statement win on Thursday. Naz Reid led the team with 27 points, 14 rebounds, and seven assists on 11 of 18 shooting, Anthony Edwards heated up late to finish with 23 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists while Jaden McDaniels chipped in with 21 points, six rebounds and five assists. As a team, the Timberwolves shot just 42 percent from the field and 12 of 46 from the 3-point line as they stormed out of the gates with 37 points in the first quarter to take an early double-digit lead, before they held the Thunder to just 14 points in the fourth quarter to make it a blowout win at home despite a poor shooting night from Edwards.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Houston Rockets have been in poor form as they’ve lost seven of their last nine games overall and they will be eager to bounce back after getting beaten by the Warriors in a 105-98 home defeat last Thursday. Aaron Holiday led the team with 25 points, eight rebounds, and four assists on 10 of 20 shooting, Jock Landale added 13 points off the bench while Alperen Sengun chipped in with 10 points, 13 rebounds, and four assists. As a team, the Rockets shot just 40 percent from the field and 12 of 36 from the 3-point line, but they really shot themselves in the foot as they had to work so hard to cut a 24-point deficit to just two points late in the fourth quarter before the Warriors pulled away for good.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The Rockets have won 17 of their last 18 games as home favorites against the Timberwolves.
- The Timberwolves have lost 16 of their last 18 road games against Rockets teams that held a winning record.
- The Rockets have covered the spread in six of their last seven night games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last nine games after winning as underdogs.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Timberwolves have won each of their last seven road games against Western Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Rockets have lost each of their last six games against Timberwolves teams that held a winning record.
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread in each of their last seven road games against Western Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Rockets’ last seven night games on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Timberwolves’ last four road games has gone OVER the total points line.
Rockets vs Timberwolves Prediction
The Timberwolves are still keeping an eye on Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, and Mike Conley, who are all questionable, while the Rockets have ruled out Fred VanVleet and Cody Zeller once again. This is definitely one of those games where you should check the lineups before tipoff given the injury cloud hanging over the Timberwolves. With that being said, the Rockets are desperate for a win and I like their chances if the Timberwolves are shorthanded on the road.
