The Minnesota Timberwolves (51-23) are 7.5-point favorites against the Houston Rockets (38-36) on April 2, 2024 at Target Center. The Rockets are on a roll, going 9-1 over their last 10 games. The matchup’s point total is set at 214.5.
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Timberwolves vs. Rockets Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Timberwolves | -7.5 | 214.5 |
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Injury Report as of April 2
Timberwolves: Karl-Anthony Towns: Out (Knee), Jaylen Clark: Out (Achilles)
Rockets: Tari Eason: Out (Leg), Alperen Sengun: Out (Ankle), Steven Adams: Out (Knee)
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Timberwolves (-7.5) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (214.5) |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Timberwolves vs. Rockets Stat Rankings
| Timberwolves Avg. (Rank) | Rockets Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 112.9 (18th) | Points Scored | 114.2 (16th) |
| 106.2 (1st) | Points Allowed | 112.6 (10th) |
| 43.8 (11th) | Rebounds | 46.0 (3rd) |
| 9.4 (25th) | Off. Rebounds | 11.5 (6th) |
| 12.6 (15th) | 3pt Made | 12.5 (16th) |
| 26.5 (16th) | Assists | 24.7 (25th) |
| 13.3 (20th) | Turnovers | 12.3 (11th) |
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Timberwolves Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 71 | 26.1 | 5.6 | 5.2 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 2.4 |
| Rudy Gobert | 68 | 13.8 | 12.9 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 2.1 | 0 |
| Naz Reid | 73 | 13.1 | 5.1 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 2 |
| Mike Conley | 69 | 11.3 | 2.8 | 6 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 2.3 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 64 | 10.8 | 3.2 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 1.3 |
Rockets Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | 74 | 19.9 | 5.1 | 3.5 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 2.4 |
| Fred VanVleet | 67 | 16.7 | 3.7 | 8.1 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 3 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | 68 | 13.6 | 8.3 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| Dillon Brooks | 65 | 12.7 | 3.4 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 1.8 |
| Cam Whitmore | 39 | 12.1 | 3.9 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 1.6 |
Betting Trends
- The Timberwolves are 38-34-2 against the spread this year.
- Minnesota has an ATS record of 14-15 as 7.5-point favorites or more.
- There have been 35 Timberwolves games (out of 74) that went over the total this season.
- A total of 48 times so far this year, Minnesota and its opponent have combined to score more than 214.5 points.
- Timberwolves games average 219.1 total points per game this season, 4.6 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
- The Rockets’ record against the spread is 41-31-2.
- Houston has an ATS record of 7-5-1 as a 7.5-point underdog or more.
- There have been 35 Rockets games (out of 74) that hit the over this year.
- So far this season, 49 Houston’s games have featured over 214.5 points scored.
- The average total points scored in Rockets games this year (214.5) is 12.2 points higher than the total for this matchup.
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