Timberwolves vs Rockets Friday Prediction | NBA Picks Today, Best Bets
John Canady
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The Minnesota Timberwolves and Houston Rockets will clash in the Western Conference on Friday night. Both teams have struggled this season, but with each squad sitting in a playoff spot, this could be a preview of a postseason series. Expect both squads to enter with extra motivation to see how they fare against one another.
Timberwolves vs. Rockets
- Location: Toyota Center (Houston, Texas) | Date: Friday, Feb. 21
- Where to Watch: ESPN | Time: 9:30 PM ET
- Spread: Rockets -3, Moneyline: Rockets -144, Total: 218
Timberwolves vs. Rockets Best Bet: Timberwolves ML +122
The Timberwolves quietly found a winning recipe prior to the All-Star break, winning six of their last 10 games despite being shorthanded. Sitting six games over .500, Minnesota has climbed the rankings and sits 0.5 games behind, moving out of a play-in spot and into a locked postseason seed. Meanwhile, the Rockets started the year off strong but have since dealt with some issues of their own. Houston is 3-7 in their last 10 games, including a loss to the Timberwolves. All things considered, I’ll take the odds on the underdog to steal a win on the road.
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Timberwolves vs. Rockets Best Total Bet: Over 218
Both teams have the offensive firepower to turn this game into a shootout. In the three games they’ve played this season, each one has exceeded the 218-point set total. Assuming the trend stays the same, a final score of 123-115 seems realistic. Give me the over.
Timberwolves Best Player Bet: Anthony Edwards 30+ Points Scored +100
Anthony Edwards has been ultra-aggressive lately, and he’s been a big reason for the Timberwolves’ recent success in gaining momentum down the stretch. There’s no denying that the star guard can explode for 30+ points on any given night, and he’s proven that with three straight 40-bombs before the All-Star break. One of his 40-point nights came against the Rockets, which gives me confidence that the former top pick will have another big night on Friday.
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Rockets Best Player Bet: Dillon Brooks 15+ Points Scored +144
Dillon Brooks has been the gritty player that the Rockets and Ime Udoka hoped he would be when they signed him in free agency last offseason. The forward is averaging 13.6 points per game on the season, but in matchups like these, Brooks seems to thrive. In their previous matchup, the Oregon product finished with 15 points, and in a game where he’ll likely be aggressive again on both sides of the ball, I’ll take the odds that he has another solid performance.
