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The Houston Rockets (21-9) will try to build on a four-game win streak when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves (15-14) on Friday, December 27, 2024 at Toyota Center as only 1-point favorites. The game airs at 8:00 PM ET on SCHN and FDSNX.
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Rockets vs. Timberwolves Predictions for Friday
Our computer projections model for this matchup predicts a final tally of Rockets 113, Timberwolves 105.
- Moneyline Pick: Rockets (-115)
- Total Pick: Over 212.5 (computer predicts 218.0 points)
- Pick ATS: Rockets (-1)
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Recent Rockets vs. Timberwolves Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/26/2024 | Timberwolves | -3.5 | 220 | -151 | +127 | 117-111 HOU |
| 4/2/2024 | Timberwolves | -7.5 | 214.5 | -297 | +237 | 113-106 MIN |
| 2/4/2024 | Timberwolves | -7 | 223 | -297 | +239 | 111-90 MIN |
| 1/5/2024 | Timberwolves | -4 | 216.5 | -172 | +144 | 122-95 MIN |
Rockets 2024-25 Betting Trends
- So far this season, Houston has compiled a 19-11-0 record against the spread.
- The Rockets have a 14-8 record against the spread when favored by 1 point or more this season.
- Houston's games have hit the over in 15 out of 29 opportunities (51.7%).
- The Rockets have entered the game as favorites 22 times this season and won 17, or 77.3%, of those games.
- This season, Houston has won 17 of its 22 games, or 77.3%, when favored by at least -115 on the moneyline.
Timberwolves 2024-25 Betting Trends
- So far this year, Minnesota has compiled a 12-17-0 record against the spread.
- The Timberwolves are 2-1 against the spread when an underdog by 1 point or more this season.
- In Minnesota's 29 games with a set total, 12 have hit the over (41.4%).
- The Timberwolves have won 33.3% of the games this season they were the underdog on the moneyline (1-2).
- When it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of -105 or longer, Minnesota has a record of 1-1 (50%).
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Rockets vs. Timberwolves Injury Report
Rockets
Rockets:
Dillon Brooks: Questionable (Ankle),
Tari Eason: Questionable (Rest)
Timberwolves
Timberwolves:
Daishen Nix: Out (Ankle),
Joe Ingles: Questionable (Soleus),
Luka Garza: Out (Ankle)
Rockets vs. Timberwolves Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Friday, December 27, 2024
- Game time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV channel: SCHN and FDSNX
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Arena: Toyota Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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