Houston Rockets vs.  Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction: Injury Report, Starting 5s, Betting Odds & Spreads - January 21 | 2022-23 NBA Season

The Houston Rockets (10-35) are in dire straits on a 12-game losing skid at the moment. Their opponents tonight, the Minnesota Timberwolves (23-24), are coming into tonight's game off the back of a 128-126 win over the Toronto Raptors.

The Rockets have endured a disastrous season thus far. Shooting guard Jalen Green scored an impressive 41 points in their latest loss to the Charlotte Hornets, but the team's poor defense cost them once again. The Timberwolves, meanwhile, have been painfully inconsistent this season but are a dangerous unit on the offensive end of the court.

Houston Rockets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Match Details

Fixture: Rockets @ Timberwolves

Date & Time: Saturday, January 21, 08:10 p.m. ET

Venue: Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Houston Rockets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report

On the Rockets' front, shooting guard Kevin Porter Jr. is doubtful due to foot issues. Power forward Jabari Smith Jr. is also doubtful due to ankle issues.

On the Timberwolves' end, point guard Jordan McLaughlin is out due to a calf injury. Center Rudy Gobert is questionable due to groin issues. Shooting guard Anthony Edwards is questionable due to hip issues. Shooting guard Austin Rivers is questionable due to knee issues. Center Karl-Anthony Towns is out due to a severe calf strain.

Player	Team	Injury	Status
Kevin Porter Jr.	Rockets	Foot	Doubtful
Jabari Smith Jr.	Rockets	Ankle	Doubtful
Jordan McLaughlin	Timberwolves	Calf	Out
Rudy Gobert	Timberwolves	Groin	Questionable
Anthony Edwards	Timberwolves	Hip	Questionable
Austin Rivers	Timberwolves	Knee	Questionable
Karl-Anthony Towns	Timberwolves	Calf	Out

Houston Rockets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Odds & Spreads

Team	Spread	Over/Under	Money line
Rockets	+7.5 (-110)	Ov 235.5 (-105)	+250
Timberwolves	-7.5 (-110)	Un 235.5 (-115)	-300

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Houston Rockets vs. Minnsota Timberwolves Starting 5s

Rockets - PG: Jalen Green, SG: Eric Gordon, SF: Tari Eason, PF: Kenyon Martin, C: Alperen Sengun

Timberwolves - PG: D'Angelo Russell, SG: Anthony Edwards, SF: Jaden McDaniels, PF: Kyle Anderson, C: Rudy Gobert

Rockets vs. Timberwolves Prediction

It's incredibly difficult to confidently bet on the Rockets this season. The Timberwolves are missing top player Karl-Anthony Towns, while fellow star players Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert are hurting at the moment. In theory, the comparatively healthy Rockets should be able to take advantage of a tired-out Minnesota outfit.

However, the Houston crew's lack of cohesion this season and grim losing skid at the moment doesn't bode well for tonight. On defense, they've floundered time and time again, averaging 117.6 points surrendered per game.

The Timberwolves should be able to take advantage of the Rockets' poor defense to pick up a home-game win tonight.

Prediction: Timberwolves -7.5 (-110)

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