Rockets vs Timberwolves Prediction and NBA Tips - 6 January 2024
Last updated: Jan 6, 2024, 1:11AM | Published: Jan 5, 2024, 12:48AM
The Houston Rockets will play the Minnesota Timberwolves in NBA action at Toyota Center on Saturday, beginning at 12:00pm AEDT.
With star players Alperen Sengun, Fred VanVleet and Jalen Green, the Rockets are up against a Timberwolves side that includes Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns and Naz Reid.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Rockets vs Timberwolves game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Rockets vs Timberwolves
Based on detailed machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Houston-Minnesota NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Timberwolves a 66% chance of winning against the Rockets at Toyota Center.
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Rockets vs Timberwolves: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Toyota Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Rockets $2.64, Timberwolves $1.59
- Line: Rockets +4.5 ($1.94), Timberwolves -4.5 ($1.99)
- Total (Over/Under 216.5 Points): Over $2.00, Under $1.95
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Rockets at $2.64 and the Timberwolves at $1.59.
The Rockets are 4.5-point underdogs against the Timberwolves, with odds of $1.94 currently available at Betfair.
For the favourite Timberwolves (-4.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.99.
The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 216.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.00 and odds for the Under at $1.95.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Timberwolves (-4.5) have a 51% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 216.5 points is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
The best site for placing bets on the Rockets vs Timberwolves game is Betfair, where you can bet against other NBA fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Rockets vs Timberwolves: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Minnesota at $1.59 with Betfair (66% probability)
- Line: Timberwolves -4.5 at $1.99 with Betfair (51% probability)
- Total Points: Over 216.5 at $2.00 with Betfair (50% probability)
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Rockets vs Timberwolves: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Rockets vs Timberwolves at Toyota Center on Saturday has the Timberwolves winning 110-105.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full coverage of Houston vs Minnesota on Saturday, including pre-game predictions, top betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Rockets vs Timberwolves: Player Props
Player props are an exciting way to bet on Rockets vs Timberwolves without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Alperen Sengun is expected to lead the Rockets with 21 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists, while Anthony Edwards is projected to have 27 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the Timberwolves.
Rockets Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | 21 | 9 | 7 |
| Fred VanVleet | 20 | 4 | 8 |
| Jalen Green | 16 | 4 | 3 |
| Jabari Smith | 14 | 7 | 1 |
| Cam Whitmore | 10 | 3 | 0 |
Timberwolves Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 27 | 6 | 5 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 18 | 8 | 3 |
| Naz Reid | 15 | 5 | 1 |
| Mike Conley | 14 | 3 | 6 |
| Rudy Gobert | 13 | 12 | 2 |
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the Houston vs Minnesota match-up at Toyota Center.
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Rockets vs Timberwolves: Preview
The NBA game between the Rockets and Timberwolves at Toyota Center is scheduled to start at 12:00pm AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- Date: Saturday 6 January 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.
Our Houston vs Minnesota predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully 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 trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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