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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Houston Rockets Predictions

April 10 09:30 PM (Final)
Amaz Toyota Center

MATCHUP PREVIEW

The Timberwolves and Rockets have a history shaped by contrasting styles. Minnesota often leans on a more balanced approach, focusing on creating opportunities in the paint and utilizing their size, while Houston has historically embraced a perimeter-oriented game, relying heavily on three-point shooting and fast-paced offense. In their matchups, the Rockets have generally held the edge, especially at home, where their shooting can stretch defenses thin. The Timberwolves tend to struggle against teams that can exploit their perimeter defense, and Houston has often capitalized on that. Travel distance also plays a role; the Timberwolves face a long trip, which can impact their performance. Given these dynamics, betting trends suggest that the Rockets tend to perform well in this matchup, particularly when they have home court advantage. Understanding the historical context of Timberwolves vs Rockets history can provide valuable insight for bettors.

MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS HOUSTON ROCKETS MONEYLINE

When the Timberwolves face the Rockets, you’re looking at a clash of styles. Minnesota often looks to play a more balanced game, relying on their bigs and perimeter shooting, while Houston has historically leaned into a high-octane offense, pushing the pace and launching threes. The Rockets usually have the edge at home, where their shooting can really light up, but the Timberwolves have shown they can disrupt that rhythm with their defensive schemes, making this matchup one worth watching for betting angles over time.See Game Picks

MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS HOUSTON ROCKETS POINT SPREAD

When the Timberwolves face off against the Rockets, you’re looking at a clash of styles that’s evolved over the years. Minnesota tends to play a more methodical game, focusing on their bigs and interior presence, while Houston has historically embraced a fast-paced, perimeter-oriented attack. The Rockets often capitalize on their home court advantage, which can skew the point spread in their favor, especially given their track record in these matchups. Plus, with both teams in the same division, familiarity can lead to tighter games, but Houston’s offensive firepower has a way of putting pressure on the Wolves, influencing how the lines move.See Game Picks

MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS HOUSTON ROCKETS OVER/UNDER

When the Timberwolves and Rockets face off, you’re looking at a clash of styles that often leads to interesting total dynamics. The Rockets have historically leaned on a high-octane offense, pushing the pace and racking up points, while the Timberwolves have struggled at times to keep up, especially in fast-paced environments. In their matchups, the over has hit more often when the game is in Houston, where the Rockets’ ability to shoot from deep can overwhelm Minnesota’s defensive lapses, making these totals a tricky but intriguing play.See Game Picks
47-31
All
51-23
25-15
Home
29-10
22-16
Away
22-13
40-18
as Fav
48-19
7-13
as Dog
3-4
36-42
ATS
35-39
17-23
ATS Home
17-22
19-19
ATS Away
18-17
35-43
O/U
32-42
14-26
O/U Home
14-25
21-17
O/U Away
18-17
RESULT
LOSE 139-109
DATE
05/15
SPREAD
+5.0
O/U
o218.5
RESULT
LOSE 97-126
DATE
05/12
SPREAD
+10.5
O/U
o216.5
RESULT
WIN 109-114
DATE
05/10
SPREAD
+4.5
O/U
o215.5
RESULT
LOSE 115-108
DATE
05/08
SPREAD
+3.5
O/U
o216.5
RESULT
LOSE 95-133
DATE
05/06
SPREAD
+9.5
O/U
o214.5
RESULT
LOSE 98-78
DATE
05/01
SPREAD
-3.5
O/U
u206.5
RESULT
WIN 99-93
DATE
04/29
SPREAD
+2.5
O/U
u206.5
RESULT
WIN 96-115
DATE
04/26
SPREAD
-4.5
O/U
o207.5
RESULT
LOSE 94-101
DATE
04/21
SPREAD
-4.5
O/U
u205.5
RESULT
LOSE 98-107
DATE
04/18
SPREAD
-5.0
O/U
u206.0
WHO WON
Timberwolves logo MIN
RESULT
122-95
DATE
01/05
WHO WON
Timberwolves logo MIN
RESULT
90-111
DATE
02/04
WHO WON
Timberwolves logo MIN
RESULT
106-113
DATE
04/02
WHO WON
Rockets logo HOU
RESULT
117-111
DATE
11/26
WHO WON
Timberwolves logo MIN
RESULT
113-112
DATE
12/27

BOX SCORE: NBA TEAM STATS & PLAYER STATS

136.00
Points per Game
132.00
48.10
Field Goal Percentage
47.90
56.20
2-Point Field Goal Percentage
54.00
37.00
3-Point Field Goal Percentage
36.40
75.20
Free Throw Percentage
76.30
7.00
Offensive Rebounds
11.00
18.00
Defensive Rebounds
28.00
27.00
Assists per Game
29.00
7.00
Blocked Shots
8.00
7.00
Turnovers
12.00
STARTERS
FG%
PPG
RPG
APG
50.00
18.00
4.00
2.00
40.40
23.00
0.00
1.00
42.80
22.00
2.00
3.00
50.00
15.00
0.00
4.00
50.00
9.00
1.00
4.00
25.00
2.00
1.00
1.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
30.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
42.10
2.05
0.81
0.29
50.00
3.25
3.75
0.25
44.30
16.00
7.00
2.00
35.30
17.00
6.00
9.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
33.30
0.00
0.00
0.00
66.70
0.00
0.00
0.00
39.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
55.60
14.00
4.00
1.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
49.30
0.00
0.00
0.00
48.40
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

INJURY REPORT

NAME
POS
STATUS
INJURY
NOTES
POS
SG
STATUS
Out
INJURY
Achilles
Notes
DiVincenzo suffered a torn right Achilles and will miss the start of the 2026-27 season.
full roster and injuries
STARTERS
FG%
PPG
RPG
APG
48.80
41.00
9.00
7.00
44.00
2.00
1.00
2.00
30.70
12.00
3.00
3.00
27.30
0.00
1.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
44.40
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
41.50
2.18
1.66
0.34
38.80
16.00
6.00
2.00
58.30
33.00
7.00
7.00
100.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
47.70
0.00
1.00
0.00
40.00
6.50
1.50
0.50
30.00
2.00
4.00
0.00
41.70
0.00
0.00
0.00
14.30
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
52.90
3.21
2.29
0.43
46.50
22.00
6.00
8.00
37.50
4.00
1.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
full roster