The Houston Rockets got the job done at home in their first-round series with the Minnesota Timberwolves and take their high-flying show on the road in Game 3 in Minnesota. In light of the first two wins, the Rockets are now 8-0 SU in their past eight games vs the Timberwolves.
Sportsbook opened the Rockets as 5.5-point road favorites with a total of 214.
- The Rockets are 5-1 ATS in their last six games against the Timberwolves.
- The Timberwolves are 12-4 SU in their last 16 games at home against teams with winning records.
- The Timberwolves are 1-6 ATS in their last seven games as an underdog of 5.0 or more.
James Harden went 2-of-18 from the floor in Game 2 but Houston still managed to hammer Minnesota 102-82 in Game 2. The Rockets’ supporting cast stepped up in the second game of the series, with Gerald Green coming off the bench for 21 points and Trevor Ariza contributing 15 of his own. Paul added 27 points of his own and eight assists in Game 2.
This will be Minnesota’s first home playoff game since Game 5 of the Western Conference finals in 2004. All-star guard Karl-Anthony Towns totaled only 13 points on 5-of-18 shooting in the first two games of the series after averaging 21.3 during the regular season. Only three Timberwolves scored in double figures in Game 2, led by Andrew Wiggins who notched 13 points.
The OVER continues to pay out when these teams get together, as the OVER is 14-5 in the past 19 between the Timberwolves and Rockets, with an average combined score of 225.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those looking to pick the visitors as their prediction to cover in this one found the Houston Rockets listed as -4.5-point favorites earlier at Sportsbook. Meanwhile, the OVER/UNDER total betting line for this game was set at 213 at Sportsbook but may have moved since the betting odds opened.
Odds Shark score prediction models pick a 103-101 result in favor of the Rockets today. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Houston Rockets will try to spoil the party on Saturday; they are 42-40-2 ATS against the betting spread this NBA season, while the Minnesota Timberwolves are 38-43-3 ATS. Houston is 33-50-1 vs the betting total points scored; Minnesota is 45-38-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Minnesota vs Houston injuries news.
The Timberwolves - Rockets betting odds would favor the Rockets if the lines were set according to power rankings. Minnesota is rated No. 16 in our latest Odds Shark poll, while the Houston Rockets sit at No. 3.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Houston Rockets rank No. 17 in the league with 43.51 per game. That compares with Minnesota's No. 23 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Minnesota is the NBA's No. 30-ranked team at 7.99 per game, while the Houston Rockets rate No. 1 with 15.26 per contest.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
- Houston is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
- Houston is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games
- Houston is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- Minnesota is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games
- Minnesota is 15-7-1 ATS in its last 23 games at home
- Minnesota is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Houston at Minnesota, Monday, April 23rd
