Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA
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by Geoffrey Ejiga | in NBA Predictions
The Houston Rockets are looking to bounce back in their next NBA game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Interestingly, they reside in the same conference, but this will be their first meeting of the season, which is already halfway through. Who wins, or better yet, what's the best bet?
The Rockets are coming off another disappointing loss to the Thunder, who beat them 111-91. That defeat extends their losing run to four in their last five games. The Blazers beat them back-to-back in that run, and then the Kings took a convincing 111-98 win, which is perhaps one of their worst performances this season. They'll be looking to turn that run around when they host the Timberwolves.
The problem is Minnesota are arguably one of the best teams this season, and is in incredible form. The Timberwolves are 4th in the West, and just one win behind the Spurs (2nd) and Nuggets (3rd). What's more, Minnesota just beat the Spurs and Bucks in the span of two days, extending its winning run to six in its last seven games.
Still, the Rockets' home has become a fortress for Houston as of late, with seven wins in their last eight games, only losing to the 1st-seed Rockets. Can Julius Randle and the gang upset a Durant-led Rockets in Houston? See key stats below!
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The Best Betting Odds for Houston Rockets v Minnesota Timberwolves Match
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1.59 | 2.45 |
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1.54 | 2.48 |
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1.56 | 2.5 |
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1.54 | 2.48 |
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1.5 | 2.37 |
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Who will win the Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Basketball game?
Our prediction for the Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves match is: Houston Rockets Win.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves game on 16/01/2026 of the current NBA season:
- Houston Rockets has a 50.21% chance to pick up the win against Minnesota Timberwolves according to Bet365 ⭐ with the odds of 1.59.
- There is a probability of 49.79% ⭐ for Minnesota Timberwolves to win vs Houston Rockets with odds of 2.5 at Tonybet.
Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Form
Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves's standings in the NBA
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0.659 | 41 | 27 | 14 | 2 |
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0.605 | 38 | 23 | 15 |
Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves Last Matches
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Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Players list
J. Okogie
A. Thompson
ForwardK. Durant
J. Smith
M. Conley
D. DiVincenzo
ForwardJ. McDaniels
Substitutes
A. Holiday
J. Davison
R. Sheppard
ForwardJ. Tate
J. Green
R. Dillingham
J. Clark
B. Hyland
ForwardJ. Ingles
J. Juzang
L. Miller
Houston Rockets - Minnesota Timberwolves Key Points
- Anthony Edwards is ruled out against the Rockets, leaving Minnesota without their best player.
- The Rockets have been untouchable at home as of late, winning 12 of their last 14 games at home.
- The Rockets record the most rebounds per game (49.4) and offensive rebounds per game (16.5), providing a ton of second opportunities.
- The Rockets allow the 8th-lowest FG% (46.2%).
- The Rockets are 6th in offensive rating (119.2) and 10th in defensive rating (112.7).
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Our Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
If any team can beat this Houston side, Minnesota is definitely amongst them. The Timberwolves even boast better defensive and offensive ratings than the Rockets. However, without Anthony, the leader in PPG and usage rating, it's a different version of Minnesota that'll be travelling to Houston.
What's more, almost no team has had a better home run than the Rockets in recent games, boasting 12 wins in their last 14. Hence, our Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves prediction is that the Houston Rockets Win.
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