Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/24

At 8:00 ET, the Minnesota Timberwolves (-153) will host the Houston Rockets (+129) in a Western Conference matchup. The Timberwolves are favored by 3.5 points and have lost two straight games. The over/under line for the game is 221.5.

This game will be played at the Target Center in Minneapolis and can be seen on SCHN. The Rockets are currently 12-6 and are 3rd in the Western Conference, while the Timberwolves are 8-8 and sit 11th in the West.

HOUSTON ROCKETS VS MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Houston Rockets +3.5

This game will be played at Target Center at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, November 26th.

WHY BET THE HOUSTON ROCKETS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 138-136 in favor of the Timberwolves.
• Our projections have Anthony Edwards finishing with 27 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.
• From the field, we have the Timberwolves finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.2% and knocking down 18 threes.

Do the Rockets Have a Shot at a Win at Minneapolis?

The Rockets fell to 12-6 on the season after a 104-98 home loss to the Trail Blazers on Saturday. Houston entered the game as 12-point favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points of 202 were well below the O/U line of 226.5.

Portland’s 10-0 run early in the game set the tone, but Houston battled back, outscoring the Blazers 29-26 in the 2nd quarter. The teams were nearly even in the 3rd, but Portland pulled away in the 4th, outscoring Houston 31-27.

The Rockets struggled offensively in their loss to the Trail Blazers, shooting just 35.6% from the field and hitting only 8 three-pointers at a 25% clip. Alperen Şengün led the way with 22 points, while Amen Thompson added 19, shooting 63.6% from the floor.

Jabari Smith contributed 14 points, knocking down 3 threes at 42.9%. Şengün and Thompson each scored 8 points in the 4th quarter, with Dillon Brooks adding 7 of his 13 points in the final period.

Defensively, the Rockets put together a solid effort, holding the Trail Blazers to 104 points on 37% shooting. They gave up 26 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters, but tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 21 points. However, they struggled in the 4th, where they allowed 31 points.

Houston had trouble defending the three, as Portland hit 18 threes at a 40% clip. The Blazers also went 18/23 from the free-throw line. The Rockets gave up 16 offensive rebounds but managed to record 8 steals and 5 blocks.

Can Minnesota Secure a Home Victory?

After a 107-105 loss to the Celtics on Sunday, the Timberwolves are now 8-8 this season. Minnesota, who were +8 point underdogs, kept it close on the road. The total score of 212 points fell short of the 222-point O/U line.

Minnesota went on an 11-0 run early, stretching the score from 15-8 to 26-8. However, Boston took control in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, outscoring the Timberwolves 60-46. Minnesota made a push in the 4th, outscoring the Celtics 32-23, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.

Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 28 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists in their 107-105 loss to the Celtics, hitting 6 threes at a 54.5% clip. Julius Randle added 23 points, with 10 coming in the 2nd quarter, while Rob Dillingham contributed 14 points, 8 of which came in the 4th.

The Timberwolves shot 42% from the field, making 15 threes at a 36.6% rate. Edwards connected on 6 threes, finishing with a 42.9% shooting percentage overall.

Despite holding the Celtics to 107 points, the Timberwolves couldn’t come away with a win on Sunday. They gave up 31 points in the 2nd quarter but tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 23 points. Overall, Minnesota held Boston to 42% shooting from the field.

The Timberwolves struggled to defend the three, with the Celtics hitting 21 threes at a 37% clip. Minnesota sent Boston to the line 15 times, where they made 12 free throws. The Timberwolves grabbed 38 defensive rebounds but managed just 2 steals and 1 block.