UPDATE: The Rockets announced on Thursday afternoon that James Harden would return to the lineup for tonight's game.
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Houston Rockets recently saw their respective winning streaks come to an end with tough losses on the road, but both clubs will be looking to get back in the win column on Thursday.
- The Timberwolves are 5-1 SU and ATS in their last six games.
- The Timberwolves are 1-10 SU in their last 11 games against the Rockets.
- The Rockets are 1-6 ATS in their last seven games against teams with winning records.
The Rockets were winners of three in a row prior to a heated loss to the Los Angeles Clippers that resulted in several players attempting to get into the Los Angeles locker room and escalated with police getting involved. Houston is 4-3 SU since losing James Harden to a hamstring injury.
Minnesota suffered a 108-102 loss to the Orlando Magic on Tuesday that featured a second-quarter fight and an end to their five-game winning streak in the process. The Timberwolves’ defense has struggled of late, as the unit has given up at least 103 points in three straight games after holding seven opponents to under 100.
This series has been one-sided when the teams have collided in the Lone Star State lately, as the Rockets have won nine straight over the Wolves in Texas. Chris Paul has starred at Toyota Center, evidenced by the superstar averaging 20.7 points and 9.4 assists in his home arena.
The OVER is a sizzling wager in this series, as 12 of the last 13 meetings between the Rockets and Wolves have gone above the closing total.
OddsShark computer score prediction models pick a possible 111-109 win for the Timberwolves on Thursday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Houston Rockets Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Houston Rockets are 30-12 so far on the NBA season, and 20-21-1 vs the spread betting line. The Minnesota Timberwolves, meanwhile, are 29-17 and 22-22-2 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Houston go 21-21 and the Timberwolves go 23-22-1 on the total. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Houston vs Minnesota injuries news.
This game pits the Rockets, currently No. 2 in the OddsShark NBA Power Rankings, against the Timberwolves, who rate No. 3 in the most recent survey update.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively the game matches up Houston's No. 2-ranked offense (114.64 PPG) against a Minnesota defense that ranks No. 11 at 104.76 PPG. The Rockets have averaged 45.97% from the field per game, less than the Timberwolves have managed so far this NBA season (47.66% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Timberwolves wasted a 28-point performance from Jimmy Butler as Orlando ran past them 108-102 on Tuesday at Amway Center.
Houston suffered a 113-102 loss against Los Angeles on Monday, getting 19 points from Eric Gordon in a losing effort at Staples Center.
- Minnesota is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
- Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Minnesota's last 11 games
- Minnesota is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- Houston is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games
- Houston is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games
- Houston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
- Houston is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Minnesota home to Toronto, Saturday, January 20
Houston home to Golden State, Saturday, January 20
