Minnesota Timberwolves vs Houston Rockets February 6th 2025

At 8:00 ET, the Houston Rockets (-122) will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves (+102) in a Western Conference matchup. The Rockets are currently favored by 1.5 points and have lost four straight games. The Timberwolves are 7th in the West and 3rd in the Northwest Division.

This game will be played at the Target Center in Minneapolis and can be seen on SCHN. The over/under line for the game is currently set at 214.5 points.

Rockets vs. Timberwolves Key Information

The Rockets fell to 32-18 on the season after a 99-97 road loss to the Nets on Tuesday. Houston, who entered the game as 9-point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 196, falling well short of the 212-point O/U line.

A pivotal 14-0 run by the Nets turned the game, as they went from trailing 57-51 to leading 65-57. Houston battled back in the 4th quarter, outscoring Brooklyn 30-28, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.

In their 99-97 loss to the Nets, the Rockets shot 41% from the field and made 11 threes at a 34.4% clip. Alperen Şengün led the way with 24 points and 20 rebounds, shooting 44.4% from the floor.

Dillon Brooks and Reed Sheppard each added 16 points, with Brooks hitting 3 threes at 42.9%. Şengün scored 15 points in the 4th quarter, while Brooks added 8 in the final period.

Despite a strong defensive effort, the Rockets couldn’t come away with a win, allowing 99 points to the Nets. Houston gave up 22 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters, but Brooklyn managed 27 in the 3rd and 28 in the 4th. The Nets shot 46% from the field.

The Rockets limited the Nets to 10 made threes on 37% shooting from beyond the arc. Brooklyn went to the line 17 times, hitting 13 free throws. Houston grabbed 29 defensive rebounds but allowed 10 offensive boards while adding 6 steals and 6 blocks.

• In their last five road games, Houston has averaged 109 points per game while allowing 110. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 3-2.
• Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Rockets have a straight up record of 7-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-6.
• Over their last three games, the Rockets have an over/under record of 1-2 and are 1-2 vs. the spread.

The Timberwolves improved to 28-23 on the season with a 127-108 win over the Bulls on Wednesday. Minnesota was favored by 11.5 points and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 235 points went over the 226.5 O/U line.

After the Bulls went on a 10-0 run early, the Timberwolves responded by outscoring Chicago 33-18 in the 4th quarter to seal the win.

Anthony Edwards poured in 49 points, including 20 in the 3rd quarter, as the Timberwolves defeated the Bulls. Edwards hit 6 threes at a 42.9% clip, while the team connected on 20 threes, shooting 42.6% from deep.

Naz Reid contributed 22 points and 10 rebounds, making 4 threes, and Jaden McDaniels added 12 points, hitting 2 of 3 from beyond the arc. Despite shooting just 42.9% overall, the Timberwolves’ strong 3-point shooting helped them to the win.

The Timberwolves gave up 30 points in each of the first three quarters but tightened up defensively in the 4th, allowing just 18 points to secure the win. They held the Bulls to 33% shooting from beyond the arc, with Chicago making 12 threes.

Minnesota sent the Bulls to the line 22 times, where they hit 16 free throws. The Timberwolves grabbed 36 defensive rebounds, giving up 6 offensive boards, and contributed 6 steals and 8 blocks.

The Rockets is our pick to not only win with a projected score of 101-93. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Rockets at -1.5.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 214.5, and our model projects the Rockets and Timberwolves to reach a combined total of 194 points. Our bet is on taking the under.

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Anthony Edwards Looks to Stay Hot as Timberwolves Host Struggling Rockets

The Minnesota Timberwolves will aim for their second consecutive win when they host the Houston Rockets on Thursday night in Minneapolis. Fresh off a dominant 127-108 victory over the Chicago Bulls, Minnesota is looking to maintain momentum while Houston tries to snap a four-game losing streak.

Edwards Erupts for 49 Points as Wolves Overcome Randle’s Absence

Anthony Edwards put on a scoring clinic Wednesday night, dropping 49 points—including 30 in the second half—to propel the Timberwolves past the Bulls and end their two-game skid. His electrifying performance came at a crucial time, as Minnesota continues to adjust to life without Julius Randle, who has been sidelined with a right adductor strain and will miss at least two more weeks.

Despite missing their second-leading scorer, the Timberwolves showcased their offensive depth and ability to adapt. Head coach Chris Finch acknowledged that replacing Randle’s production is no easy task but hinted that reinforcements could be on the way.

Rookie Terrence Shannon Jr., who has been recovering from a right foot sprain, recently returned to practice and could soon crack the rotation.

“He’s certainly on the fringe right now of getting into the rotation at any point,” Finch said. “He plays with a lot of force (and) physicality, too, something that we need back in the lineup somehow with (Randle) out. I would say he’s extremely close. He’s ready to go. I think he’s kind of close to breaking through.”

Meanwhile, fellow rookies Rob Dillingham and Jaylen Clark have steadily earned more playing time, with Clark making a name for himself with his defensive intensity.

Rockets Searching for Answers Amid Losing Streak

The Rockets, on the other hand, are in the midst of a four-game skid, having lost twice to the Brooklyn Nets and once each to the New York Knicks and Memphis Grizzlies. Houston’s struggles have been compounded by injuries to key players, including Jabari Smith (hand) and Tari Eason (leg). Veteran guard Fred VanVleet also missed the team’s last game due to an ankle injury and could be out for another week or more.

VanVleet, a crucial leader for the Rockets, has averaged 14.6 points and 5.8 assists in 45 games this season. His absence has left a void in the backcourt, forcing Houston to rely more on Alperen Sengun, Dillon Brooks, and Jalen Green for scoring and playmaking.

Despite the injuries, head coach Ime Udoka refused to let his team off the hook for their recent defensive lapses. Following Tuesday’s 99-97 loss to the Nets, he called out his team’s lack of effort.

“Very soft and uncompetitive defensively,” Udoka said. “Just going at us 1-on-1, we’re complaining about offensive fouls, not boxing out, not doing our assignments. Even our supposed defenders got cooked (against the Nets).”

With Edwards coming off a monster game, Udoka’s squad will need to tighten up defensively to avoid another tough loss.

Series Tied 1-1 as Third Meeting Looms

Thursday’s game marks the third of four regular-season matchups between the Rockets and Timberwolves. Houston took the first meeting on November 26 with a 117-111 overtime win in Minneapolis, led by VanVleet’s 27 points. Sengun and Brooks each added 22.

Minnesota answered back on December 27, edging Houston 113-112 in a thriller. Randle led the way with 27 points, while Edwards contributed 24 on an efficient 9-for-17 shooting performance.

With Randle sidelined and Houston’s roster dealing with injuries, this game presents a golden opportunity for Minnesota to capitalize on the Rockets’ struggles and continue their strong play at home. Meanwhile, Houston is desperate to turn things around and avoid an extended slide.

With Edwards in peak form and the Rockets struggling defensively, the Timberwolves have a chance to seize control early and put Houston on its heels once again. The question is whether the Rockets can find a way to slow him down—or if he’ll deliver another highlight-reel performance in front of the home crowd.