Timberwolves5 – 3vsRockets7 – 1

Sharp side

Model value

Model trendHouston Rockets games: +3.44 units on model side bets this season

Model side bets in games featuring Houston Rockets went 6–2 (75.0%) this season, for an estimated profit of 3.44 units when staking one unit per bet.

Sharp total

Unlock pick

Model value

Model trendHouston Rockets games: +2.74 units on model total bets during the current streak

Model total bets in games featuring Houston Rockets are on a 3-bet win streak, for an estimated profit of 2.74 units when staking one unit per bet.

Model forecast

Projected outcome

Matchup intelligence

Team grades

Team	Offense	Defense	Overall
Minnesota Timberwolves	C-	B-	C
Houston Rockets	B	A	A-

Sportsbook context

Game lines

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DraftKings

TeamMoneylineSpread

MIN+276+9.5 (-115)

HOU-345-9.5 (-105)

Total 220.5Over -112Under -108

Recent form

Last 3 games

Minnesota Timberwolves

Overall2–1–0W–L–TATS3–0–0W–L–PO/U2–1–0O–U–P

Date	Opponent	Result	Spread	Total
11/2/26	vs MIL	W 112–100	W -11.5	U 233.5
10/31/26	@ SA	L 111–121	W +12.5	O 230.5
10/30/26	vs LAC	W 127–101	W -6.5	O 222.5

W win · L loss · T tie · P push · O over · U under · — unavailable.

Houston Rockets

Overall2–1–0W–L–TATS2–1–0W–L–PO/U1–2–0O–U–P

Date	Opponent	Result	Spread	Total
11/2/26	vs BOS	W 109–93	W -4.5	U 215.5
10/31/26	vs OKC	W 119–98	W -2.5	U 219.5
10/30/26	@ DAL	L 111–116	L -5.5	O 223.5

W win · L loss · T tie · P push · O over · U under · — unavailable.

Team comparison

Projected team stats

Parenthetical values show each team’s average over the last 365 days.

Projected team statistics for Timberwolves and Rockets
	Statistic
35.6 (42.4)	Field Goals Made	44.1 (42.4)

Lineup context

Projected Lineups

Minnesota Timberwolves

Expected Starters

PGLaMelo Ball
SGAyo Dosunmu
SFJaden McDaniels
PFJonathan Kuminga
CRudy Gobert

Houston Rockets

Expected Starters

PGFred VanVleet
SGAmen Thompson
SFKevin Durant
PFJabari Smith Jr.
CAlperen Sengun

Player availability

Injury report

Minnesota Timberwolves

GAnthony EdwardsKneeOut
Edwards underwent a successful arthroscopic procedure on his right knee Thursday, the Timberwolves announced.
Updated: Oct 29, 2026 at 2:33 PM EDT
GDonte DiVincenzoAchillesOut
DiVincenzo (Achilles) remains confident that he'll return during the 2026-27 season, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reports.
Updated: Oct 5, 2026 at 4:53 PM EDT
GTerrence Shannon Jr.HipDay-To-Day
Shannon (hip) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Bucks, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reports.
Updated: Nov 3, 2026 at 12:52 AM EST

Houston Rockets

CSteven AdamsCalfOut
Head coach Ime Udoka said Monday that Adams could be out "a week or two" due to his right soleus strain, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.
Updated: Oct 26, 2026 at 6:52 PM EDT
CClint CapelaAnkleDay-To-Day
Capela (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Celtics.
Updated: Nov 3, 2026 at 10:02 AM EST