The Houston Rockets (17-15) welcome the Minnesota Timberwolves (24-9) to Toyota Center Friday. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Timberwolves vs. Rockets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; Minnesota won 3-1 last season
The Rockets beat the Brooklyn Nets 112-101 Wednesday, covering as 4-point home favorites. They have won 2 straight but have lost 3 of their last 5. Houston is 20-11-1 against the spread (ATS) on the season and 4-3 ATS over its last 7. The Rockets are led by C Alperen Sengun, who is averaging 21.5 points per game (PPG).
The Timberwolves lost to the New Orleans Pelicans 117-106 Wednesday, failing to cover as 6-point home favorites. They haven’t covered in 5 straight games, losing 3 of those outright. Minnesota is 16-17 ATS on the season. It is 5-4 ATS in road games since the start of December. The Wolves are led by G Anthony Edwards, who is averaging 26.6 PPG.