Rockets vs. Timberwolves Prediction
The Timberwolves will host a horrendous Rockets team at 8:00 p.m. ET on Saturday night but is 8 points too many to lay with host Minnesota?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
509 Houston Rockets (+8) at 510 Minnesota Timberwolves (-8); o/u N/A
8:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, January 21, 2023
Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
Raptors vs. Bucks Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 73% of public bettors are currently backing the Timberwolves when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Houston Rockets DFS Spin
Kevin Porter Jr. (left foot contusion) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Hornets. Porter is still experiencing pain in his foot, so he remains sidelined. His continued absence means two things: KJ Martin will remain in the starting lineup, and more offense will run through Alperen Sengun. Martin is worth holding until Porter is cleared to play. As for Sengun, he’s already rostered in most leagues, and the increased usage has been huge for his fantasy value, as he’s now providing top-75 value in 9-cat formats.
Minnesota Timberwolves DFS Spin
Karl-Anthony Towns (Grade 2 right calf strain) remains out indefinitely and without a timeline for return. With it being initially reported at the time of his injury that Towns would be sidelined for four-to-six weeks, many expected him to return at some point in January. However, that is not the case, as Towns was diagnosed with a Grade 3 strain as opposed to a Grade 2 (which would be four-to-six weeks). During a recent Twitch stream, Towns offered some clarity on his situation. “I love playing basketball. I love doing what I do,” Towns said. “I love my job and love the game and for you to give me false hope that I can be back in four to six, that’s not fair. I just want to clear that up because I’ve been seeing a lot of people say that.” Kyle Anderson, who should be rostered in most leagues, will remain in the starting lineup until Towns is cleared to play.
Rockets vs. Timberwolves NBA Betting Trends
Over is 13-5 in the last 18 meetings in Minnesota
Over is 4-1 in Rockets last 5 overall
Over is 4-1 in Rockets last 5 games following a straight up loss
Over is 4-1 in Timberwolves last 5 home games
Rockets vs. Timberwolves NBA Prediction:
The Rockets are 1-5 against the spread in their last six games versus the Timberwolves and 0-7 against the spread in their last seven road games. They’re also 3-13 at the betting window in their last 16 games following a loss and are 3-14-1 against the spread in their last 18 games when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. On the other side, the Timberwolves are 5-2 against the spread in their last seven home games, are 7-3 against the number in their last 10 games overall and are 4-0 ATS in their last four games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES -8