The Houston Rockets look to reach for the top spot in Western Playoff race when they host the NBA worst team in the league tonight, the Minnesota Timberwolves. Since the Rockets amazing 22 game winning streak they won two of their last five games. BetUS.com has the Rockets as 11-point home favs over the Timberwolves with the over/under posted at 190. Get your NBA Pick in now at BetUS.com. Where players play!
The Rockets got a 108-100 home win over Sacramento as 11-point favs. Rafter Alston scored 28 points and Tracy McGrady added 17 and six assists to lead the Rockets. Houston shot 50% from the field and outscored Sacramento 33-11 at the free-throw line. Houston is 3-0 SU against the Timberwolves in the last three meetings. In their last five games they’ve averaged 94 PPG and overall their good for a 18th ranked 96 PPG. On defense they allow a 4th ranked 92 PPG and in their last five they’ve given up an average 102 PPG. Even without big man Yao Ming defending, the Rockets are still solid on D. The Rockets sit one game back of Western Conference leading L.A. Lakers and N.O. Hornets. The Rockets are 27-10 SU on home court and they are 21-15 ATS at home. Their last three games have been OVER the listed total.
The Timberwolves are trying to avoid finishing with the worst. The Timberwolves have won three of four and six of nine, including a 114-93 victory over the New York Knicks on Saturday. They shot 53% from the field and they were never threatened after racing to a 42-24 lead after the first quarter. Ryan Gomes scored 26pts and had eight rebounds while Rashad McCants had 24pts off the bench. The Timberwolves have averaged 104 PPG in their last five and overall their good for a 28th ranked 94 PPG. On defense they give up a 20th ranked 101 PPG and in their last five they’ve allowed 101 PPG. The Timberwolves have the third-worst record in the West and one of the five worst records in the NBA. They are 5-28 SU away from home, but they’ve won three of their last six road games. Minnesota is 5-1 ATS on three days’ rest or more.
Recent Trends
- Timberwolves are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
- Timberwolves are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 Wednesday games.
- Rockets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Northwest.
- Rockets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
- Rockets are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
- Favorite is 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
- Home team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
- Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Houston.
GAME: Minnesota Timberwolves (18-51) at Houston Rockets (48-23)
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, March 26 – 8:30 PM EST
LINE: BetUS.com TOTAL: 190
PICK: Houston -11
The Low Down: The Rockets are one of the best teams at defense this year and they can sink the rock. Rafter Alston has been playing hot and he’ll be looking for another big night tonight. Get your NBA Pick in now at BetUS.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
