Timberwolves vs Rockets Odds, Picks and Predictions

Summarized by: Live Sports Direct
 

Minnesota Timberwolves have won three straight games and are near full strength. Houston Rockets have lost nine of 10 games since their recent hot streak. NBA betting picks and predictions are available for Timberwolves vs. Rockets.

The Timberwolves are 5-point favorites for Sunday's game against the Rockets in Houston.

Timberwolves vs Rockets is on 1/8/2022 at 6:00 p.m. ET.

Caesars Greetings offers a $100 gift card for a free NBA jersey for users who place $1,100 worth of bets. Canada offers 100% matchable sign-up bonus at BetVictor.

Timberwolves are without Patrick Beverley, Leandro Bolmaro, McKinley Wright IV, Usman Garuba, Alperen Sengun, Garrison Matthews, DJ Augustin, John Wall and Alpensier Senerun are injured.

The Rockets are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games.

Timberwolves vs Rockets is a game that we would put some of our bankroll behind.

Timberwolves are back to full strength after three weeks of injuries. They have the league's best starting five in terms of net rating. Houston's current situation is similar. The Rockets are struggling without Jalen Green. Houston is 3-22 without him this year. Wolves are in the mix for a top-six spot in Western Conference. Rockets have a better record without Green this season. Timberwolves are a competitive team at their best. In the 15 games without the player, Houston are 8-7. Minnesota is a team with a full roster available.

The Wolves are eighth in defensive rating, adjusted for opponent. Houston is 26th in adjusted offensive rating. The Wolves' offense is 22nd in offensive ratings. They scored 135 in Oklahoma City on Friday. The Timberwolves are going to win the game. Rockets are underdogs. Timberwolves won 98-90 over the Thunder two days ago. Wolves will win this game, but they are unreliable on the offensive end.

Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging a career-low 9.3 rebounds per game this season. Towns' new build allows him to compete with bigger players. Teams are more able to defend Towns off the dribble and in space. Jarred Vanderbilt is one of the best rebounders in basketball. Karl- Anthony Towns has been able dominate similarly small teams inside. Houston will try to disrupt Towns. The Wolves and Rockets have met twice this year. Christian Wood and Jae'Sean Tate will be thrown at Towns, but neither has the size to stop him. Houston should dust off Daniel Theis for this game.

Karl-Anthony Towns is going to play well for the Timberwolves.

Timberwolves vs. Rockets is today's NBA game. If you parlayed today’s NBA Timberwolves vs Rockets predictions and picks in a single-game parllay, you could win $58.14 on a $10 bet.


IN THIS ARTICLE