Rockets vs Timberwolves Prediction NBA Picks 2/4/24

Minnesota Timberwolves (34-15) vs Houston Rockets (23-25)

Game Info: Sunday, February 4, 2024 at 7:00 pm (Target Center)

Betting Odds: Minnesota Timberwolves -7 -- Over/Under: 219.5

The Houston Rockets look for a win after splitting their last 8 games. The Minnesota Timberwolves also look for a win after splitting their last 8 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves prediction.

Houston Rockets Betting Preview

The Houston Rockets recently lost to the Pelicans and beat the Raptors. The Houston Rockets are averaging 113.9 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 112.3 points on 45.8 percent shooting. Alperen Sengun is averaging 21.7 points and 9.3 rebounds, while Jalen Green is averaging 18.4 points and 4.8 rebounds. Fred VanVleet is the third double-digit scorer and Dillon Brooks is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 78.2 percent from the free throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.4 rebounds per game.

Houston Rockets Player Facts

• Fred VanVleet ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (5.3) this season.
• Alperen Sengun ranks 4th amongst qualified Centers for assists per game (5.1) this season.

Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview

The Minnesota Timberwolves recently beat the Mavericks and lost to the Magic. The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 113 points on 49 percent shooting and allowing 107 points on 44.9 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 25.5 points and 5.1 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 22.7 points and 3.1 assists. Rudy Gobert is the third double-digit scorer and Naz Reid is grabbing 4.6 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 39 percent from beyond the arc and 77.9 percent from the free throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.6 rebounds per game.

Minnesota Timberwolves Player Facts

• Mike Conley ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (6.0) this season.
• Karl-Anthony Towns ranks 1st amongst qualified Centers for 3P% (43.8%) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Timberwolves rank 1st in the league for opponent points per game this season (107.0).
• The Timberwolves rank 1st in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (40.3).
• The Rockets rank 2nd in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (74.9%).
• The Rockets rank 28th in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (19.8).

Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves prediction

The Minnesota Timberwolves aren't as dominant as they were earlier in the season, as the turnovers on offense remain an issue and they've allowed teams to hang around. Still, the Rockets just aren't moving the needle for me right now, and I trust them even less on the road. The Timberwolves are still 18-5 SU at home, and they've owned the Rockets over the years with wins in 8 of the last 10 meetings, and they've covered 7 of those games. Not my favorite game and the number is thick, but it's the Timberwolves or pass for me.

The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.