LiontipsMinnesota vs Houston. Prediction and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
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'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
СтавкаHouston: total over 110,5 points
Rockets average 110 points per game
Tip and bets
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
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
