Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves 1/21/23 – The Houston Rockets will be traveling to Minneapolis, MN on Saturday to face the Minnesota Timberwolves. This will be the third matchup between the two teams this season. The Timberwolves won the previous matchup, 104 to 96. NBA public betting expects Minnesota Timberwolves to win again against the Rockets.
Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Date & Time: Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 8:00 PM ET
Location: Target Center
Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Odds
Rockets
Moneyline: +260
Spread: +8 (-115)
Total: TBD
Timberwolves
Moneyline: -400
Spread: -8 (-125)
Total: TBD
Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Analysis
After losing to the Charlotte Hornets 122-117, the Houston Rockets will be entering this game. If they are to challenge the Minnesota Timberwolves at home, they will need to play better on defense. The Houston Rockets currently sit in last place in Western Conference standings. They are 22 games behind the Nuggets in first place. They are scoring 109.8 points per game on offense and shooting 44.7% from the floor. This team has the lowest percentage of team shooting and 28th highest points per game. The Rockets have been unable to stop everyone on the defensive side of the court. Their opponents shoot 47.8% from their floor and they are allowing 117.6 points per game. This is the 25th lowest amount of points allowed per game and the 22nd highest shooting percentage.
After defeating the Toronto Raptors 128-126, the Minnesota Timberwolves will be entering this game. They were great on the offensive side of the court and will need to be more efficient in this one to beat the Rockets at their home. The Minnesota Timberwolves currently sit in seventh place in Western Conference standings. They are 10 games behind the Denver Nuggets. They are scoring 115.4 points per contest and shooting 49.3% from the floor. This is the 11th highest point total and the third-highest team scoring percentage. The Timberwolves are average on the defensive side of the court.
Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Against the Spread
Houston are 0-8 ATS in their last 8 games. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games. Houston are 0-10 SU in their last 10 games. Houston are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games against Minnesota. Houston are 0-6 SU in their last 6 games against Minnesota. Houston are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games on the road.
Minnesota are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games. The total has gone OVER in 10 of Minnesota’s last 15 games. Minnesota are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games. Minnesota are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games at home. The total has gone OVER in 12 of Minnesota’s last 17 games when playing at home against Houston.
Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Free Pick
Minnesota is the superior team at both ends of the floor. This game will see the Timberwolves slowly pulling away from the Rockets. The Rockets will be slowed down by Minnesota at different times during this game. Minnesota Timberwolves will cover the spread and win this match based on the latest NBA betting site.
Free Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves -8
