Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/25

The Houston Rockets will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 9:30 PM. Both teams are in the Western Conference and have similar records, with the Rockets at 43-28 and the Timberwolves slightly ahead at 44-28. Fans can catch the game live on ESPN.

Houston’s recent performance includes a close loss to the Chicago Bulls, where Kevin Durant scored 40 points. They are currently on a one-game losing streak. The Timberwolves, on the other hand, are coming off a win against the Boston Celtics, with Ayo Dosunmu contributing 17 points. Minnesota holds a one-game winning streak. Both teams aim to improve their standings in the competitive Western Conference.

Rockets vs Timberwolves Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Houston Rockets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
  • Venue: Target Center
  • Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Rockets -1.5 (-110), Timberwolves +1.5 (-110), Over/Under 223

Houston Rockets Team Preview

The Houston Rockets have shown mixed results in their recent games. They won against the Miami Heat by 1 point and had a 22-point victory over the Atlanta Hawks. However, they lost to the Chicago Bulls by 8 points. Their performance shows a balance of wins and losses.

Kevin Durant is a key player for the Rockets. He scored 40 points against the Bulls and 27 points against the Heat. Alperen Sengün also played well, scoring 33 points against the Bulls and achieving a triple-double in that game.

The Rockets have a strong defense, allowing 110.2 points per game, which ranks 4th in the league. They also excel in rebounds, leading the league with 47.9 rebounds per game. Despite their low three-point attempts, they maintain a 36.3% shooting percentage from beyond the arc.

Minnesota Timberwolves Team Preview

The Minnesota Timberwolves recently had a strong showing in their games. They scored a big win against the Utah Jazz with a score of 147-111. In that game, Ayo Dosunmu scored 23 points and Rudy Gobert added 21 points and 12 rebounds.

The Timberwolves have been effective on offense this season. They average 118.4 points per game, ranking them 6th in the league. Their field goal percentage is 48.4%, which is also 4th in the league.

Anthony Edwards leads the team in scoring with 29.5 points per game. However, he is currently out due to a knee injury. Ayo Dosunmu is questionable for the next game with calf soreness, which might impact their performance.

BTB Betting Pick

The Rockets are favored by 1.5 points against the Timberwolves. The Rockets allow only 110.2 points per game, ranking 4th in the league. This strong defense could help them cover the spread. The projected score is Rockets 112, Timberwolves 110. So, taking the Rockets at -1.5 seems like a good pick.

The total for the game is set at 223 points. The Rockets’ defense is solid, while the Timberwolves score well with 118.4 points per game. The projected total score is 222. With these stats, the game might stay under the 223 total. Taking the under at 223 is recommended.