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Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Nov. 5

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 BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Nov 05, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Timberwolves (4-3) are -8.5 favorites vs. the Rockets (1-6)
  • Total (Over/Under): Not Found points
  • Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 8:00pm EDT
  • Watch the game on BSN & SportsNet SW

The Houston Rockets visit Target Center to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EDT in Minneapolis.

The Timberwolves are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).

The Rockets vs Timberwolves Over/Under is 233.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Rockets are 3-4 against the spread, while the Timberwolves are 3-6 against the spread.

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Rockets vs. Timberwolves Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Houston Rockets+7.5 -110O 233.5 -110260
Minnesota Timberwolves -7.5 -110U 233.5 -110-350

Timberwolves vs Rockets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Timberwolves will win Saturday‘s game with 79.7% confidence.

Timberwolves vs Rockets Spread Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Timberwolves will cover the spread for Saturday‘s game with 51.4% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Rockets and Timberwolves, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.

  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 48 of their last 79 games (+12.77 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the Game Total Over in 44 of their last 74 games (+12.10 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 16 of their last 21 away games (+11.55 Units / 50% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 14 of their last 26 away games (+9.98 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 13 of their last 26 away games (+9.95 Units / 37% ROI)
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  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 1Q Spread in 53 of their last 86 games (+16.30 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 1H Spread in 51 of their last 84 games (+15.85 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the Game Total Over in 49 of their last 81 games (+13.80 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 24 of their last 33 games (+13.10 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 47 of their last 77 games (+12.94 Units / 15% ROI)
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    Against the spread this NBA season, the Rockets have gone 3-4 (-1.4 Units / -14.14% ROI).

    • 1-8 against the Moneyline (-6.85 Units / -76.11% ROI)
    • 4-5 against the Over for game total points (-1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI)
    • 5-4 against the Under for game total points (+0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI)

    Against the spread this NBA season, the Timberwolves have gone 3-6 (-3.6 Units / -36.18% ROI).

    • 4-5 against the Moneyline (-7.25 Units / -24.87% ROI)
    • 2-7 against the Over for game total points (-5.7 Units / -57.58% ROI)
    • 7-2 against the Under for game total points (+4.8 Units / 48.48% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 30 of their last 77 games (-23.97 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the Game Total Under in 33 of their last 83 games (-22.00 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 40 of their last 91 games (-21.39 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the Team Total Under in 37 of their last 84 games (-16.80 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 26 games (-16.50 Units / -25% ROI)
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  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 24 of their last 83 games (-26.36 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only covered the 2Q Spread in 30 of their last 80 games (-25.03 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 45 games (-24.85 Units / -53% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only covered the 1H Spread in 31 of their last 82 games (-24.55 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 32 of their last 81 games (-23.12 Units / -25% ROI)
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    Houston Rockets: Keys to the Game vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves

    The Rockets were 8-34 (.190) when attempting 25 or more free throws last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .550

    The Rockets were 2-15 (.118) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .546

    The Rockets are 15-59 (.203) when allowing 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .452

    The Rockets are 12-52 (.185) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .547

    Minnesota Timberwolves: Keys to the Game vs. the Houston Rockets

    The Timberwolves are 4-15 (.211) when attempting 15 or less free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .480

    The Timberwolves are 12-22 (.353) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .496

    The Timberwolves were 26-6 (.812) when forcing 10 or more steals last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .612

    The Timberwolves were 24-12 (.667) when attempting 25 or more free throws last season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .550

    Injury Report: Timberwolves vs. Rockets – Saturday‘s Game, Nov. 5

    • Minnesota Timberwolves – No Injuries Reported
  • Bruno Fernando (Rockets): Fernando is expected to miss the next 2-3 weeks, according to Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle.
  • Jae’Sean Tate (Rockets): Tate is out for Saturday’s (Nov. 5) game against Minnesota.
  • TyTy Washington Jr. (Rockets): The Rockets haven’t provided any updates on a timeline for Washington Jr.’s return.
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    Houston Rockets Offensive Stats & Trends

    The Rockets averaged 15.7 turnovers per game (1,284 turnovers/82 games) last season — highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.0

    The Rockets have averaged 15.6 turnovers per game (1,200 turnovers/77 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.1

    The Rockets averaged 7.7 turnovers per game (629 turnovers/82 games) in the second half last season — highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.4

    The Rockets shot 71% from the free throw line (1,434/2,010) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 77%

    Minnesota Timberwolves Offensive Stats & Trends

    The Timberwolves averaged 115.8 points per game (9,379 points/81 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 110.0

    The Timberwolves made 14.8 three-pointers per game last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.4

    The Timberwolves had 23.0 free throw attempts per game last season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.7

    The Timberwolves averaged 15.1 fast break points per game (1,224 points/81 games) last season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.5

    Houston Rockets Defensive Stats & Trends

    The Rockets averaged 32.5 defensive rebounds per game (2,661 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.9

    The Rockets have averaged 32.8 defensive rebounds per game (5,055 rebounds/154 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.1

    The Rockets have averaged 4.8 blocks per game (369 blocks/77 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

    The Rockets have blocked 369 shots on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 10th most among NBA teams

    Minnesota Timberwolves Defensive Stats & Trends

    The Timberwolves averaged 32.9 defensive rebounds per game (2,667 rebounds/81 games) last season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.9

    The Timberwolves averaged 8.8 steals per game (710 steals/81 games) last season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

    The Timberwolves averaged 5.6 blocks per game (457 blocks/81 games) last season — tied for 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

    The Timberwolves have averaged 33.0 defensive rebounds per game (5,043 rebounds/153 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.1

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