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The Minnesota Timberwolves (15-14) visit the Houston Rockets (21-9) on Friday. Tip from Toyota Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Timberwolves vs. Rockets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Rockets lead 1-0 with 117-111 OT road win on Nov. 26
Minnesota snapped a 3-game losing streak with a 105-99 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday while covering as a 5-point road underdog. G Anthony Edwards scored a team-high 26 points while the Timberwolves shot 46.5% from the field.
Houston has won 4 games in a row after handling the New Orleans Pelicans 128-111 Thursday and covering as a 7-point road favorite. G Jalen Green led all scorers with 30 points while F Cam Whitmore scored 27 points and G Fred VanVleet added 25.
Timberwolves at Rockets odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 11:05 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Timberwolves -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Rockets -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Timberwolves +1.5 (-120) | Rockets -1.5 (+100)
- Over/Under (O/U): 211.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Timberwolves at Rockets key injuries
Timberwolves
- C Luka Garza (ankle) out
- G Joe Ingles (soleus) questionable
- G Daishen Nix (ankle) out
Rockets
(Not yet submitted — below was for Thursday’s game)
- F Dillon Brooks (ankle) out
- F Tari Eason (leg) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Timberwolves at Rockets picks and predictions
Prediction
Rockets 111, Timberwolves 106
Moneyline
PASS.
The spread has better value on the Rockets (-115).
Against the spread
BET ROCKETS -1.5 (+100).
A win nearly guarantees a hit on the spread in this matchup.
Houston has been hot this season with one of the league’s top records. It has won 7 of its last 10 games, including 4 straight. It is 11-3 at home while Minnesota is 7-8 on the road. Going up against a Timberwolves team that has not seen much offensive success recently — Minnesota has scored 107 points or fewer in 8 straight games — the Rockets, who have scored 114 points or more in 4 in a row, have the advantage on Friday.
Over/Under
BET OVER 211.5 (-110).
While the T-wolves have hit the Under in 8 of their last 10 outings, this total is still too low to be confident in the Under. Minnesota has allowed 113 points or more in 3 of their last 4 games.
Houston has hit the Over in 6 of its last 10 contests including 3 of its last 4. It has scored 114 points or more in 4 straight and at least 111 points in 7 of its last 10 games.
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