The Houston Rockets (34-21) take on the Minnesota Timberwolves (31-25) as 3.5-point favorites on Friday, February 21, 2025 at 9:30 PM ET on ESPN, SCHN, and FDSN.

Our computer predictions for Friday’s game will assist you in making an informed wager utilizing the best bets available.

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Rockets vs. Timberwolves Game Info

• When: Friday, February 21, 2025 at 9:30 PM ET
• Where: Toyota Center in Houston, Texas
• TV: ESPN, SCHN, and FDSN
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Rockets vs. Timberwolves Best Bets

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Pick ATS: Timberwolves (+ 3.5)

• Houston has beaten the spread 29 times in 55 games.
• Minnesota is 24-32-0 against the spread this year.
• As 3.5-point favorites or more, the Rockets are 16-15 against the spread.
• The Timberwolves are 6-3 as 3.5-point underdogs or more.

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Pick OU:

Over (218.5)

• In 30 of 55 games this season, the Rockets and their opponents have gone over 218.5 points.
• Timberwolves games this season have had a combined scoring total higher than 218.5 points in 29 of 56 outings.
• Houston has an average total of 222.6 in its outings this year, 4.1 more points than this game’s over/under.
• Minnesota’s matchups this season have a 219.9-point average over/under, 1.4 more points than this game’s point total.
• The Timberwolves are the league’s 13th-highest scoring team this season compared to the 15th-ranked Rockets.
• This contest features the NBA’s ninth-ranked (Timberwolves) and fourth-ranked (Rockets) scoring defenses.

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Moneyline Pick: Rockets (-170)

• The Rockets have been favorites in 34 games this season and won 25 (73.5%) of those contests.
• The Timberwolves have come away with five wins in the 12 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
• This season, Houston has won 21 of its 29 games, or 72.4%, when favored by at least -170 on the moneyline.
• This year, Minnesota has won two of seven games when listed as at least +140 or better on the moneyline.
• The moneyline for this contest implies a 63% chance of a victory for the Rockets.

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