Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves 1/21/2023 Free Picks, Odds and Predictions
The Houston Rockets will clash against the Timberwolves at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday evening at 8:00 PM EST. Houston has a record of 10-35 on the season and is at the bottom of the Western Conference. The Rockets struggled with ball control, losing possession 16.8 times per game and committing a total of 20.8 personal fouls. Despite this, they are strong on the boards, averaging 46.4 rebounds per game. However, they rank low in ball movement, sitting 29th in the NBA with 995 assists overall. The Rockets have been consistent at the FT line, making 76.1% of their attempts. The team has struggled from beyond the arc, at 33.0% of their 3-point attempts (521 of 1,580 total).
In their recent outing, the Houston Rockets fell to the Hornets with a final score of 122-117. Kevin Porter Jr. has been a key player, serving as the second-leading scorer and the leader in assists, averaging 19.2 points and 5.6 assists per game. Jalen Green is the top scorer for the Rockets, averaging 21.9 points per game. Alperen Sengun is a force on the boards, leading the team in rebounds with an average of 8.8 per game.
- The total went OVER in 12 of Houston’s last 17 games on the road against Minnesota.
- Houston is 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games against an opponent in the Western Conference.
- The Rockets are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the NW Division.
Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves 1/21/2023 Free Picks, Odds and Predictions
Meanwhile, The Minnesota Timberwolves are currently 9th at 23-24 in the Western Conference. The Timberwolves struggled with their fouls, averaging 22.0 per game and shooting 78.0% from the FT line. On the other hand, they have been strong ball movement ranking 11th in the league by averaging 25.4 assists per game. The turnovers are concerning, losing possession of the ball 15.8% of the time. The T-Wolves are scoring well, with a season-high of 5,422 points (115.4 per game) and they have been strong on the boards, averaging 41.3 rebounds per contest. The T-Wolves are effective on the offensive end, ranking third in the NBA in terms of shooting percentage at 49.3%.
The Timberwolves defeated the Raptors by a score of 128-126 in their previous match. Anthony Edwards leads the Minnesota Timberwolves in scoring with an average of 23.7 points per game. Rudy Gobert leads the team in rebounding with 11.5 per game. D’Angelo Russell leads the team in assists with 6.2 per game.
- The total went OVER in 12 of Minnesota’s last 17 games at home with Houston.
- Minnesota is 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games with an opponent in the Western Conference.
- The total stayed UNDER in 5 of the T-Wolves’ last 6 games with an opponent in the SW Division.
Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves. The NBA pick for this match is the Minnesota Timberwolves. Minnesota has the home-court advantage and will win at home against a struggling Houston team, but this bet is over. The OVER won four of Houston’s last five games and ten of Minnesota’s last 15. Additionally, the OVER also won 12 of the previous 17 home games between Minnesota and Houston. The Rockets gave up 120 points or more in six of the last seven games. The Minnesota Timberwolves will triumph by a predicted play of OVER 125-117.
NBA Starting Time: 8:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Target Center
Date: Saturday, January 21, 2023
TV: ATSW
NBA Odds: Minnesota Timberwolves -8.5
NBA Totals: 240.5
