The Houston Rockets (23-25) and Minnesota Timberwolves (34-15) meet Sunday at Target Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the'Rockets vs. Timberwolves odds'and make our expert'NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Wolves lead 1-0
The Rockets posted a 135-106 win over the Toronto Raptors Friday night. They easily covered as 4-point favorites, and the Over (232) hit. Houston has covered 4 of their last 5 against the spread (ATS). They were led in scoring by F Cam Whitmore, who had 25 points off the bench, but the real star was C Alperen Sengun with'24 points, 13 rebounds, and 8 assists in the victory. The Rockets have gone 16-12 against Western Conference opponents.
Minnesota blew a 17-point lead at home Friday night against the Orlando Magic, falling 108-106. It lost outright as a 7-point favorite, and the Over (212.5) hit. G Anthony Edwards and C Rudy Gobert both scored 22 points in the loss. It also got 19 points from C Karl-Anthony Towns. Minnesota holds its opponents to 45.5 points in the paint per game, which is 2nd-best in the NBA. The Timberwolves are 23-8 against Western Conference opponents.