Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Houston Rockets Prediction, Preview, and Odds

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Minnesota Timberwolves travel to Texas to take on the Houston Rockets. Minnesota has won three straight games and Houston has lost six straight. The game starts at 7:00 pm EST. My Best Bet of the week is available for only $49.99 (normally $100) with a profit guarantee.

Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Los Angeles Clippers 128-115 on Friday night. Rudy Gobert led the Timberwolves with 25 points and 21 rebounds. Karl-Anthony Towns is still injured. Leading scorer Anthony Edwards is doubtful for the game against Houston Rockets. The Wolves are ranked 19th in scoring defense and 28th on 3pt defense. They are also ranked 27th with 27 turnovers.

The Houston Rockets have lost six straight games. They lost 131-114 to the Utah Jazz on Thursday night. Houston is ranked 28th in scoring offense and 28st in 3pt shooting this season. The Rockets are ranked third in the NBA in rebounding. Minnesota Timberwolves are 21st on defense and 21nd in score defense. The Timberwolves have won just 10 games this year.

Minnesota Timberwolves and Houston Rockets are playing each other tonight.

Minnesota has won three straight games without Karl-Anthony Towns. They will have to rely more heavily on Gobert and Russell against Houston. Houston plays a young team that is active and hungry but undisciplined.

Minnesota Timberwolves and Houston Rockets are playing a high-scoring game. Minnesota is ranked 6th in the NBA in turnover percentage. Houston is 21st in scoring defense and last in NBA turnover rate.

Minnesota Timberwolves are going to beat Houston Rockets. Mark has been a sports fanatic since childhood and follows sports analytics for over two decades. He holds degrees in marketing, broadcasting, and English.