The Houston Rockets (27-16) visit the Minnesota Timberwolves (15-29) Friday at Target Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. We analyze the Rockets-Timberwolves sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Rockets at Timberwolves: Key injuries
Rockets
- SF Gerald Green (foot) out
- C Nene Hilario (groin) out
Timberwolves
- SF Jake Layman (toe) out
Rockets at Timberwolves: Odds, lines, picks, and betting tips
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Prediction
Rockets 118, Timberwolves 110
Moneyline (ML)
The ROCKETS (-223) are moneyline favorites over the Timberwolves (+180) despite being on the road. That is somewhat surprising considering Houston has lost four of its last five games. The Timberwolves are currently in a worse slump as they have lost seven straight games. Given the talent level difference between these two teams, give me the Rockets to win outright.
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Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The ROCKETS (-4.5, -115) open this game as two-basket favorites over the Timberwolves at Target Center. Houston has struggled to cover spreads on the road this season (9-12 ATS) but the Timberwolves have somehow managed to be worse at home (5-15-1 ATS). The Wolves have failed to cover the spread in 13 of their last 16 games at home and they are just a bad matchup with the Rockets. Expect Houston to cover this spread with ease.
Over/Under (O/U)
The total for this Western Conference matchup is set at 234.5 points, which feels slightly too high despite how strong of an offense Houston has this season. Both teams are allowing over 113 points per game, but both offenses are in the midst of a slump. Look for this to be a somewhat sloppy game as the UNDER 234.5 (-121) will likely hit in Minnesota.
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