Minnesota vs Houston: prediction for the NBA match

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Minnesota Timberwolves

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21 January 17:00 UTC

Houston Rockets

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Houston have lost all 12 latest matches. Will the Rockets put an end to their losing streak in a game against Minnesota on January 22? The answer is in our prediction.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Houston Rockets Prediction and Betting Tips (22.01.2023)

Command Analysis

Minnesota Timberwolves

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Minnesota suffered two defeats in three latest matches. Timberwolves suffered a home defeat to Utah (125:126) and an away defeat to Denver (118:122). With 23 victories and 24 defeats, Minneapolis team is currently at the 9th position in the West.

Starting center Karl Anthony Towns is still unable to recover from injury. Team's best scorer, Anthony Edwards, and best rebounder, Rudy Gobert, also might miss the upcoming game.

Houston Rockets

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Houston's losing streak has reached 12 games. Rockets suffered defeats to fellow underdogs, Lakers (132:140) and Charlotte (117:122), among others. Jalen Green managed to score 41 points in a game against the Hornets. With 10 victories and 35 defeats, Texas team is currently at the bottom spot of the Western conference.

Kevin Porter, who is team's leader on assists per game, is currently on injuried list. Jabari Smith also might miss the upcoming match.

Trends

СтавкаMinnesota: total under 119,5 points

Timberwolves average 115 points per game

1.84

СтавкаHouston: total over 110,5 points

Rockets average 110 points per game

1.76

Tip and bets

1.78Handicap (-7.5) points on Minnesota

Minnesota Timberwolves are considered clear favorites of the upcoming game. It's hard to argue with that. Jalen Green won't win the game just by himself. Chris Finch's men secured two comfortable victories over the Rockets in the current season. We are expecting the same result here.

Our prediction - Minnesota to win with a handicap of (-7.5) points

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1.83Total over 230,5

Head-to-head matches between these teams are usually high-scoring. Opponents managed to beat the total of 240 points in two of three latest matches. Minnesota average 118 points per game at home, while Houston score 111 on away. We are expecting another high-scoring game here.

Our second bet is on total over 230,5 points

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