In a highly-anticipated clash of the Western Conference, we will see the Houston Rockets will welcome the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. The Rockets are entering the matchup on the back of a blowout loss to the OKC Thunder. On the other hand, the Timberwolves will be on the back of two straight victories.
The Rockets are 4.5 point favorites with moneyline at Houston -186 and total around 221.5 points. These NBA odds tonight clearly suggest that the Rockets are favorites to dominate the homecourt. We have got our Best Bet, a same-game parlay and some player props for tonight’s game.
Here’s how we are betting Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday.
Best Bet for Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves
The Rockets maintain a solid dominance at home, winning 12 of their 15 games thus far. Seeded sixth in the West, the Rockets score 117.2 points per game, while allowing 112.1 points to their opponents and forcing 15.8 turnovers. They are seeded 19th in the league in terms of offensive rating, while their defensive rating of 112.1 gives them an edge. On the opposite, the Wolves have a better offense than the Raptors, but they have a slightly weaker defense.
The spread at -4.5 feels a bit underestimating for the Raptors considering their stronger defense. Toronto comfortably covers against weaker teams at home.
Considering their defensive edge and homecourt advantage, we are laying the Raptors -4.5 (-110) as our Best Bet and expect them to cover the number comfortably tonight.
We have built this same-game parlay around the Rockets to register an easy win at home. Kevin Durant is a star performer, who leads the team in scoring, dropping almost 26 points per game. Amen Thompson has also emerged as a reliable scorer, who drops almost 19 points for the side and puts up numbers whenever needed.
These legs are correlated, considering that if the Rockets dominate the court, their stars will get volume and they will end up filling the scoresheet with numbers. Hence, this is our safer SGP option.
Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Odds and Top Player Props
Here are the latest Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves odds from top sportsbooks. Shop around for the best NBA odds before locking in your bets.
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Top Player Props for Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Given how prop-heavy NBA betting is, we are also eyeing these player props for Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday.
The above given picks fit well into usage and volume. Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert are key Wolves’ players, who step in during Anthony Edwards’ absence. Alperen Sengun is the second-leading Rockets star, who is also one of the team’s go-to scorers.
Trends to Follow for Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Here are a few betting trends to keep in mind for Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Houston Rockets have been 6-9-0 ATS at home this NBA season.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are 9-11-0 ATS on the road this season.
Over has hit the Rockets in 20 of their 38 games this far.
Latest Injuries and NBA Injury Report for Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Before betting this game, it’s important to check the NBA injury report, as late scratches and minutes limits can swing spreads and totals in a hurry.
Team
Player
Injury
Status
Houston Rockets
Dorian Finney-Smith
Ankle
Questionable
Houston Rockets
Tari Eason
Ankle
Questionable
Houston Rockets
Fred VanVleet
Knee
Out
Minnesota Timberwolves
Anthony Edwards
Foot
Out
Minnesota Timberwolves
Terrance Shannon Jr
Foot
Out
In the NBA, late injury news and minutes restrictions have a huge impact on spreads and totals, so re-check the injury report and final inactives about an hour before tip-off.
When is Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves tonight?
The Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves will tip off at 9:30 pm ET on Friday.
Where will Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves be played?
The game will be played at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
Where can I watch Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves on TV and live stream?
You can watch Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves on ESPN and SCHN on TV. The live stream will be available on NBA League Pass and Fubo.
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