Minnesota Timberwolves vs Houston Rockets Prediction and Betting Tips | Dec. 27, 2024

The Minnesota Timberwolves vs Houston Rockets matchup is one of the eight games scheduled for Friday. Minnesota is No. 9 in the West with a 15-14 record, while Houston is No. 2 with a 21-9 record.

The two teams have met each other 137 times in the regular season, with Houston holding a lopsided 84-53 lead. This will be their second meeting this season after previously playing on Nov. 26, when Houston won 117-111 in OT. Fred VanVleet led the team with 27 points, while Minnesota was led by Anthony Edwards’ 29 points and three blocks.

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Houston Rockets game details and odds

The Minnesota Timberwolves vs Houston Rockets game is scheduled for 8 p.m. EST on Friday, Dec. 27, at Toyota Center. The matchup will be broadcast locally on Space City Home Network and FDSNNOX. Fans can also stream it live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV.

Moneyline: Timberwolves (+100) vs. Rockets (-120)

Spread: Timberwolves (+1) vs. Rockets (-1)

Total (O/U): Timberwolves -110 (o213.5) vs. Rockets -110 (u213.5)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Houston Rockets preview

The T-Wolves are coming off a 105-99 win against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday. Anthony Edwards led the team in scoring with 26 points, while Julius Randle (23 points and 10 rebounds) and Rudy Gobert (14 points and 10 rebounds) had double-doubles.

Minnesota is 6-4 in the past 10 games. It has a 7-8 record on the road. The Timberwolves have had a mixed season so far and need to find consistency if they are to secure a confirmed playoff spot.

The young Rockets have truly arrived and are on a four-game win streak. They are 11-3 at home and look like one of the best teams in the league. Houston defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 128-111 on Thursday.

Jalen Green led all scorers with 30 points. Cam Whitmore had 27 points off the bench, while VanVleet had 25 points, six rebounds and four assists.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Houston Rockets betting props

Julius Randle’s points total is set at 20.5. He has been one of the bright spots in an inconsistent season for Minnesota so far. He averages 20.1 points per game and should be good to score above 20.5 points on Friday.

Fred VanVleet’s points total is set at 14.5. After a great night against New Orleans, bet on VanVleet to continue his scoring form into the second leg of a back-to-back.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Houston Rockets prediction

The oddsmakers slightly favor Houston in this game. We expect the same and the Rockets should extend their win streak to five games. These are two of the best defensive teams in the league, thus bet on the team total to stay under 213.5 points.