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Houston Rockets at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Houston Rockets at Minnesota Timberwolves odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Houston Rockets (12-6) and Minnesota Timberwolves (8-8) meet in NBA Cup group play Tuesday. Tip-off from Target Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Rockets vs. Timberwolves odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Timberwolves swept 3-0 last season

The Rockets split a 2-game home series with the Portland Trail Blazers over the weekend. After winning the Friday-night opener 116-88, Houston lost 104-98 Saturday. The Rockets were 11.5-point favorites and the Under hit in both games.

The Timberwolves lost 107-105 as 8-point underdogs at the Boston Celtics Sunday as the Under (222) cashed. Minnesota is just 2-5 straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) in its last 7 games.

The Timberwolves went 2-1 ATS in 3 meetings last season as the Over/Under (O/U) went 2-1. In the final meeting April 2, Houston covered as a 7.5-point underdog in a 113-106 loss at Minnesota while the Over (214) hit. Timberwolves C Naz Reid led Minnesota with 25 points.

Rockets at Timberwolves 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 2:38 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Rockets +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Timberwolves -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
Against the spread: Rockets +3.5 (-110) | Timberwolves -3.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 220.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Rockets at Timberwolves key injuries

Rockets

C Steven Adams (knee) out
G Jalen Green (illness) questionable

Timberwolves

G Mike Conley (toe) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Rockets at Timberwolves picks and predictions

Prediction

Rockets 110, Timberwolves 105

Moneyline

Whether or not Green plays, I still like the Rockets to win SU. I’ve never understood why the market thought so highly of the Timberwolves after they traded away F Karl-Anthony Towns in the offseason. Minnesota is just 2-4 SU in its last 6 games as a favorite and is still being overvalued due to its preseason expectations.

BET ROCKETS (+135).

Against the spread

Houston +3.5 (-110) is fine to play. I prefer getting plus money on the ML, though.

PASS. Bet the ML and/or total instead.

Over/Under

The Under has hit in back-to-back games overall for both teams. Houston scored 98 against Portland Saturday, and Minnesota put up 105 at Boston Sunday. Neither offense looks great right now.

BET UNDER 220.5 (-110).

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Houston Rockets at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Houston Rockets at Minnesota Timberwolves odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Houston Rockets (38-36) are on the road Tuesday to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves (51-23). Tip-off is at 8 p.m. ET at Target Center. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rockets vs. Timberwolves odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Timberwolves lead 2-0

The Rockets have been red-hot, but are coming off a 125-107 home loss to the Dallas Mavericks as 4-point underdogs which snapped an 11-game winning streak. They have won 13 of their last 15 games overall. They are 11th in the West, 2 games behind Golden State for the final play-in seed.

The Timberwolves are also coming off a loss, 109-101 to the Chicago Bulls as 8.5-point home favorites on Sunday which snapped a 4-game winning streak. They are 7-2 in their last 9 games. They are 3rd in the West, but only trail 1st-place Oklahoma City by a game.

Rockets at Timberwolves odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:27 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Rockets +230 (bet $100 to win $230) | Timberwolves -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Rockets +7.5 (-115) | Timberwolves -7.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 215.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Rockets at Timberwolves key injuries

Rockets

None to report

Timberwolves

G Jaylen Clark (Achilles) out
C Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Rockets at Timberwolves picks and predictions

Prediction

Timberwolves 111, Rockets 102

Moneyline

The Rockets are 11-1 in their last 12 and 13-2 in their last 15 games, but of those 13 wins, only 3 came against teams with winning records. They have won 7 straight road games, but are still only 12-24 on the road.

The T-wolves are 26-10 at home and have beaten Houston twice this season by double digits. Expect Minnesota to win but don’t waste your money on a -300 bet.

PASS.

Against the spread

The Rockets have been a good ATS bet all season at 42-31-1 ATS overall. But they failed to score 100 points in either game against Minnesota, losing by 11 and and 27 points.

The Timberwolves are 7-3 ATS over their last 10 games. Six of their last 7 wins have been by at least 8 points.

BET TIMBERWOLVES -7.5 (-105).

Over/Under

Minnesota has allowed 100 or fewer points in 5 of their last 10 games. Houston has not reached 100 points in either meeting this season.

The T-wolves’ last 5 games have not reached 216 total points.

BET UNDER 215.5 (-110).

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