Timberwolves vs Rockets Player Prop Bets Tonight – NBA, Jan. 16

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The Minnesota Timberwolves visit Toyota Center to take on the Houston Rockets on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:30pm EST in Houston, TX.

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

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

So far this NBA season, the Timberwolves are 18-23 against the spread, while the Rockets are 18-20 against the spread.


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Timberwolves vs. Rockets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Minnesota Timberwolves O
Houston Rockets U

Rockets vs Timberwolves Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Rockets will win Friday‘s game with 62.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Timberwolves and Rockets.

Rockets vs Timberwolves Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Timberwolves will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 52.0% confidence.


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  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 2H Moneyline in 33 of their last 45 away games (+21.05 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 2H Spread in 34 of their last 50 games (+15.87 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 19 of their last 25 away games (+12.05 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 2H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 25 away games (+9.75 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 4Q Spread in 17 of their last 24 games (+9.10 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 35 games at home (+17.35 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the 3Q Spread in 25 of their last 35 games at home (+13.57 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 35 games at home (+12.80 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 31 of their last 45 games (+11.10 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 29 of their last 45 games (+10.80 Units / 21% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Timberwolves have gone 18-23 (-7.35 Units / -16.28% ROI).

  • 27-14 against the Moneyline (-2.4 Units / -1.85% ROI)
  • 20-21 against the Over for game total points (-3.1 Units / -6.87% ROI)
  • 21-20 against the Under for game total points (-1 Units / -2.22% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Rockets have gone 18-20 (-3.95 Units / -9.46% ROI).

  • 23-15 against the Moneyline (-21.7 Units / -14.88% ROI)
  • 19-19 against the Over for game total points (-1.87 Units / -4.48% ROI)
  • 19-19 against the Under for game total points (-1.9 Units / -4.54% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 40 games at home (-28.90 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 17 of their last 40 games (-20.70 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 16 of their last 45 games (-17.75 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 12 of their last 35 games at home (-14.40 Units / -36% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 13 of their last 35 games at home (-12.50 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 50 games (-26.80 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 19 of their last 45 games (-17.90 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 6 of their last 25 away games (-15.55 Units / -55% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only covered the 1Q Spread in 17 of their last 45 games (-14.55 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 19 of their last 45 away games (-14.00 Units / -22% ROI)

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

The Rockets are 1-18 (.053) when losing the rebounding margin by 10 or more since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .243

The Rockets were winless (0-14) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better in the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .142

The Rockets are 15-3 (.833) when their opponent attempts fewer than 15 free throws since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .561

The Rockets are 14-36 (.280) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2023-24 season — 10th-worst in the NBA. The Timberwolves have made 13.9 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th-highest in the NBA.

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

The Rockets have averaged 35.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,352 rebounds/38 games) this season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.9

The Rockets averaged 36.1 defensive rebounds per game (2,957 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Rockets have averaged 5.6 blocks per game (211 blocks/38 games) this season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Rockets allowed 12.3 made three-pointers per game last season — 2nd best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.5

Minnesota Timberwolves Offensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets are 1-18 (.053) when losing the rebounding margin by 10 or more since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .243

The Rockets were winless (0-14) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better in the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .142

The Rockets are 15-3 (.833) when their opponent attempts fewer than 15 free throws since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .561

The Rockets are 14-36 (.280) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2023-24 season — 10th-worst in the NBA. The Timberwolves have made 13.9 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th-highest in the NBA.

Houston Rockets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets have averaged 35.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,352 rebounds/38 games) this season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.9

The Rockets averaged 36.1 defensive rebounds per game (2,957 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Rockets have averaged 5.6 blocks per game (211 blocks/38 games) this season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Rockets allowed 12.3 made three-pointers per game last season — 2nd best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.5

Minnesota Timberwolves Defensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets are 1-18 (.053) when losing the rebounding margin by 10 or more since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .243

The Rockets were winless (0-14) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better in the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .142

The Rockets are 15-3 (.833) when their opponent attempts fewer than 15 free throws since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .561

The Rockets are 14-36 (.280) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2023-24 season — 10th-worst in the NBA. The Timberwolves have made 13.9 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th-highest in the NBA.

Houston Rockets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets have averaged 35.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,352 rebounds/38 games) this season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.9

The Rockets averaged 36.1 defensive rebounds per game (2,957 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Rockets have averaged 5.6 blocks per game (211 blocks/38 games) this season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Rockets allowed 12.3 made three-pointers per game last season — 2nd best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.5


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