Minnesota Timberwolves

Minnesota Timberwolves

Dec 27, 2024

Houston Rockets

Houston Rockets
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Minnesota Timberwolves at Houston Rockets Pick & Prediction – 12/27/2024

  • Date: December 27, 2024
  • Venue: Toyota Center


Betting Odds

Spread:Minnesota Timberwolves 1 (-110), Houston Rockets -1 (-110)
Over/Under:213
Moneyline:Minnesota Timberwolves -110, Houston Rockets -110


Minnesota Timberwolves vs Houston Rockets Win Probabilities

Implied Win %:Projected Win %:
Minnesota Timberwolves - 50%Minnesota Timberwolves - 20%
Houston Rockets - 50%Houston Rockets - 80%

Implied Win % in sports betting represent the probability of an outcome as suggested by the betting odds. It's a way for bettors to gauge the likelihood of an event occurring based on the odds offered by sportsbooks.

Projected Win %, also known as projected win probability, is an estimate by ATS.io to determine the likelihood that a team will win a game or event. This projection is often based on various factors such as team performance, statistics, and historical data.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Houston Rockets Betting Preview

On December 15, 2023, the Minnesota Timberwolves (15-14) will face off against the Houston Rockets (21-9) in a highly anticipated matchup at Toyota Center, starting at 8:00 PM ET. This game marks a back-to-back for the Rockets, who played just yesterday, which could be a significant factor as fatigue may impact their performance.

Despite being slight favorites at home with a spread of Rockets -1.0, the Rockets enter the game riding high with four consecutive wins. Their last victory came against the New Orleans Pelicans, where they secured a decisive 128-111 triumph. On the other hand, the Timberwolves have struggled recently, losing three of their last four games, although they managed an upset win against the Dallas Mavericks, defeating them 105-99 as 5.0-point underdogs.

Both teams have an implied win probability of 50%, reflected in their moneyline odds of -110. This balance in odds suggests a competitive game, but the Rockets' recent form and home-court advantage may give them the edge.

For those looking to place player prop bets, Naz Reid's Points, Rebounds, and Assists market has gained traction, with many bettors eyeing the Over at 16.5 (-115). Sharp bettors are leaning toward the Over, believing it presents value given the current pricing.

As the Timberwolves look to build on their recent upset, and the Rockets aim to continue their winning streak, this matchup promises to deliver excitement for fans and bettors alike.


Minnesota Timberwolves vs Houston Rockets Prediction

Final Score: Minnesota Timberwolves 107.15 vs Houston Rockets 117.7

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Consensus

Spread Pick Consensus

+1.0/-112
42% MIN
-1.0/-108
58% HOU

Moneyline Pick Consensus

-105
38% MIN
-115
62% HOU

Total Pick Consensus

213.0/-110
10% UN
213.0/-110
90% OV

Stats

  • Team Stats Per Game
  • Team Stats Per 100 Poss
  • Four Factors
  • Analytics

Offense/Defense

MIN
Team Stats Per Game
HOU
29
Games
30
39.2
FG
38.7
85.8
FGA
89.0
.457
FG%
.435
14.8
3Pt-FG
11.9
39.9
3Pt-FGA
34.6
.372
3Pt%
.344
24.4
2Pt-FG
26.8
45.9
2Pt-FGA
54.4
.531
2Pt%
.492
15.9
FT
17.2
20.1
FTA
22.9
.789
FT%
.750
9.6
ORB
10.7
33.2
DRB
32.9
42.8
TRB
43.6
25.2
AST
22.5
8.8
STL
7.9
4.6
BLK
5.9
15.8
TOV
15.1
17.9
PF
20.3
109.1
PTS
106.5

Defense/Offense

MIN
Team Stats Per Game
HOU
29
Games
30
39.7
FG
41.6
86.8
FGA
93.9
.457
FG%
.443
12.4
3Pt-FG
12.0
35.9
3Pt-FGA
36.6
.347
3Pt%
.327
27.2
2Pt-FG
29.6
50.9
2Pt-FGA
57.2
.535
2Pt%
.517
15.1
FT
18.3
19.1
FTA
23.8
.792
FT%
.770
10.6
ORB
14.3
32.8
DRB
35.4
43.4
TRB
49.7
24.3
AST
22.5
9.4
STL
8.5
4.9
BLK
5.8
16.0
TOV
13.7
18.9
PF
19.8
106.9
PTS
113.4

Offense/Defense

MIN
Four Factors
HOU
.543
eFG%
.501
14.3
TOV%
13.2
22.7
RB%
76.8
.185
FT/FGA
.193

Defense/Offense

MIN
Four Factors
HOU
.529
eFG%
.507
14.4
TOV%
11.6
75.8
RB%
30.3
.174
FT/FGA
.195

Offense/Defense

MIN
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
HOU
29
Games
30
39.9
FG
38.5
87.3
FGA
88.6
.457
FG%
.435
15.1
3Pt-FG
11.8
40.6
3Pt-FGA
34.4
.372
3Pt%
.344
24.8
2Pt-FG
26.7
46.7
2Pt-FGA
54.2
.531
2Pt%
.492
16.1
FT
17.1
20.5
FTA
22.8
.789
FT%
.750
9.8
ORB
10.7
33.8
DRB
32.7
43.6
TRB
43.4
25.6
AST
22.4
8.9
STL
7.9
4.7
BLK
5.9
16.1
TOV
15.1
18.2
PF
20.2
111.0
PTS
106.0

Defense/Offense

MIN
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
HOU
29
Games
30
40.4
FG
41.4
88.3
FGA
93.4
.457
FG%
.443
12.7
3Pt-FG
11.9
36.5
3Pt-FGA
36.5
.347
3Pt%
.327
27.7
2Pt-FG
29.5
51.8
2Pt-FGA
57.0
.535
2Pt%
.517
15.4
FT
18.2
19.4
FTA
23.7
.792
FT%
.770
10.8
ORB
14.2
33.3
DRB
35.3
44.1
TRB
49.5
24.7
AST
22.4
9.6
STL
8.5
5.0
BLK
5.7
16.3
TOV
13.6
19.2
PF
19.7
108.8
PTS
112.9

MIN
Analytics
HOU
17
Pythag Wins
21
12
Pythag Losses
9
2.17
Margin Of Victory
6.97
111.0
O Rtg
112.9
108.8
D Rtg
106.0
97.6
Pace
99.4
.234
FTr
.254
.465
3PAr
.390
.576
TS%
.544

Odds

  • Spread
  • MoneyLine
  • Over/Under
Open
Current
Book
MIN HOU
MIN HOU
Consensus
-1.0 (-112)
+1.0 (-105)
+1.5 (-112)
-1.5 (-110)
-1.5 (-112)
+1.5 (-112)
+1.0 (-112)
-1.0 (-108)
+1.0 (-110)
-1.0 (-106)
+1.0 (-110)
-1.0 (-110)
+1.0 (-109)
-1.0 (-113)
+1.5 (-109)
-1.5 (-112)
-1.0 (-110)
+1.0 (-105)
+1.0 (-110)
-1.0 (-110)
+1.5 (-120)
-1.5 (+100)
+1.5 (-120)
-1.5 (+100)
Open
Current
Book
MIN HOU
MIN HOU
Consensus
-125
+105
-103
-116
-120
+100
-105
-115
-104
-112
-106
-110
-103
-118
+102
-122
-120
+100
-105
-115
-105
-115
-105
-115
Open
Current
Book
Over Under
Over Under
Consensus
214.5 (-110)
214.5 (-110)
213.5 (-110)
213.5 (-111)
214.5 (-110)
214.5 (-110)
213.0 (-110)
213.0 (-110)
213.5 (-110)
213.5 (-110)
213.5 (-108)
213.5 (-112)
213.5 (-112)
213.5 (-109)
213.5 (-110)
213.5 (-110)
214.5 (-110)
214.5 (-110)
213.0 (-110)
213.0 (-110)
213.5 (-110)
213.5 (-110)
213.5 (-110)
213.5 (-110)