Rockets vs Timberwolves Prediction and NBA Tips - 28 December 2024
Last updated: Dec 27, 2024, 8:21PM | Published: Dec 27, 2024, 12:51AM
The Houston Rockets will face the Minnesota Timberwolves in NBA action at Toyota Center on Saturday, starting at 12:00pm AEDT.
Led by the likes of Alperen Sengun, Jalen Green and Fred VanVleet, the Rockets are aiming to beat a Timberwolves team that includes Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle and Naz Reid.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Rockets vs Timberwolves game, plus the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Houston vs Minnesota NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Rockets a 55% chance of winning against the Timberwolves at Toyota Center.
Rockets vs Timberwolves: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Toyota Center are shown here:
- Head to Head: Rockets $1.87, Timberwolves $1.95
- Line: Rockets -1 ($1.95), Timberwolves +1 ($1.87)
- Total (Over/Under 214 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Rockets at $1.87 and the Timberwolves at $1.95.
The Rockets are listed as 1-point favourites against the Timberwolves, with odds of $1.95 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Timberwolves (+1) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.87.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 214 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Rockets (-1) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 214-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Rockets vs Timberwolves: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Houston at $1.87 with Bet365
- Line: Rockets -1 at $1.95 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 214 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Rockets vs Timberwolves best bets are based on world-class simulations and wagering experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Rockets vs Timberwolves: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Rockets vs Timberwolves at Toyota Center this Saturday is the Rockets winning 108-106.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Houston vs Minnesota game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.
Rockets vs Timberwolves: Player Props
Betting on Rockets vs Timberwolves player props? Stats Insider uses the best information available to predict how each team's leading players will perform at Toyota Center.
Alperen Sengun is expected to step up for the Rockets with 20 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists, while Anthony Edwards is projected to finish with 25 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the Timberwolves.
Rockets Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | 20 | 10 | 7 |
| Jalen Green | 19 | 6 | 3 |
| Fred VanVleet | 18 | 4 | 7 |
| Amen Thompson | 13 | 9 | 2 |
| Jabari Smith | 13 | 6 | 1 |
Timberwolves Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 25 | 6 | 5 |
| Julius Randle | 22 | 8 | 4 |
| Naz Reid | 12 | 5 | 1 |
| Rudy Gobert | 12 | 11 | 2 |
| Mike Conley | 11 | 3 | 4 |
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis before the Houston vs Minnesota game.
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Rockets vs Timberwolves: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Rockets and Timberwolves at Toyota Center is scheduled to commence at 12:00pm AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- Date: Saturday 28 December 2024
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Toyota Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Houston vs Minnesota predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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