Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction and Betting Tips for 2024 Emirates NBA Cup | Nov. 26
It's 2024 Emirates NBA Cup day on Tuesday, with five group games scheduled, including the Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves matchup. The Rockets are looking to take command of West Group A with their 2-0 record. The Timberwolves, on the other hand, are trying to make things interesting by getting the win.
Houston has already beaten the LA Clippers and Portland Trail Blazers in group play. One more win, and the Rockets are almost assured of a place in the knockout round. However, they are coming off a disappointing defeat against the Blazers on Saturday, with Fred VanVleet going viral for calling out game officials.
Meanwhile, the Timberwolves are on a slump with just five wins in their last 10 games. They are 1-1 in the Emirates NBA Cup, with a win over the Sacramento Kings and a loss versus the Blazers. They also made headlines recently when Julius Randle declined to pass the ball to Rudy Gobert in the paint.
Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Game Details and Odds
The Rockets-Timberwolves game is scheduled for an 8 p.m. EST tip-off at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The contest will be televised locally on the Space City Home Network in Houston and FanDuel Sports Network North in Minneapolis.
The matchup can also be live-streamed on the NBA League Pass and FuboTV, which are both paid subscriptions.
Moneyline: Rockets (+125) vs. Timberwolves (-152)
Spread: Rockets +3.5 (-110) vs. Timberwolves -3.5 (-110)
Total (O/U): Rockets o222.5 (-115) vs. Timberwolves u222.5 (-110)
Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Tips
Jalen Green has an over/under of 18.5 points, which is slightly lower than his season average of 18.7 points per game. Green has struggled lately and has only scored at least 19 points once in his last five contests. He's favored to get over, but it might be better to bet on him to go under 18.5.
Alperen Sengun is averaging 18.3 PPG this season, with three 20-point games in his last five performances. Sengun is favored to go over 18.5 points, which is an indication of how good has been for the Houston Rockets this season. Place your money on the Turkish star to score at least 19 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Anthony Edwards is carrying the Timberwolves this season, averaging 27.9 PPG. Edwards has an over/under of 28.5 and is favored to score less. He's had at least 29 points six times this campaign, which is not a lot by his standards. Take the risk and hope for "Ant Man" to go over 28.5.
Julius Randle has settled into his new team since arriving this offseason, averaging 21.8 PPG. Randle is the Timberwolves' second option on offense, so he'll get touches. He's favored to go under, which is surprising since he has gone over 20.5 points in his previous three outings. Take another risk since Randle has been on a tear offensively.
Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
Despite their 8-8 regular season record, the Minnesota Timberwolves are slightly favored to beat the Houston Rockets at home. However, the prediction is a win for the Rockets and the total to go over.