Minnesota Timberwolves vs Houston Rockets Betting Preview: Point Spread, Moneylines, Odds

The Minnesota Timberwolves (19-21) are favored (-3.5) to continue a three-game winning streak when they visit the Houston Rockets (10-29) at 7:00 PM ET on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Toyota Center. The contest airs on SportsNet SW and BSN.

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Timberwolves vs. Rockets Game Time and Odds

  • Game Day: Sunday, January 8, 2023
  • Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: SportsNet SW and BSN
  • Location: Houston, Texas
  • Arena: Toyota Center
  • Moneyline favorite: Timberwolves (-155)
  • Spread: Timberwolves (-3.5)

Timberwolves vs. Rockets Betting Stats and Trends

  • The Timberwolves have put together a 17-23-0 record against the spread this season.
  • In games this season when favored by 3.5 points or more, Minnesota has gone 7-9 against the spread.
  • Games involving the Timberwolves have hit the over 19 times out of 39 chances this season.
  • The Rockets have covered the spread 16 times in 39 games with a set spread.
  • In games this season when an underdog by 3.5 points or more, Houston has gone 14-17-2 against the spread.
  • This season, Rockets games have hit the over 19 times.

Timberwolves vs. Rockets Statistics and Rankings

Timberwolves Rank Timberwolves AVG Rockets AVG Rockets Rank
12th 115.0 Points Scored 109.4 28th
19th 115.5 Points Allowed 116.2 21st
24th 42.0 Rebounds 46.9 4th
25th 9.2 Off. Rebounds 13.3 1st
22nd 11.1 3pt Made 11.6 18th
11th 25.5 Assists 21.7 30th
27th 15.4 Turnovers 16.0 29th

Timberwolves vs. Rockets Stats and Trends

  • The Timberwolves are 4-6 overall and 5-5 against the spread in their last 10 contests.
  • Minnesota’s past 10 games saw six go over the total.
  • The Timberwolves’ per-game scoring average across their past 10 games is 1.5 points lower than their season-long average.
  • The Rockets have a 3-7 record against the spread while going 1-9 overall over their past 10 games.
  • In its past 10 contests, Houston has gone over the total five times.
  • During their past 10 games, the Rockets’ points per game average is 108.6, 0.8 points lower per game than their season-long scoring average.

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