Rockets vs Timberwolves Prediction and NBA Tips - 17 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 16, 2026, 7:21PM | Published: Jan 16, 2026, 4:05PM
The Houston Rockets will face the Minnesota Timberwolves in NBA action at Toyota Center on Saturday, beginning at 1:30pm AEDT.
Led by star players Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson, the Rockets are looking to overcome a Timberwolves team that includes Julius Randle, Jaden McDaniels and Donte DiVincenzo.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Rockets vs Timberwolves game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Houston vs Minnesota NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Rockets a 63% chance of winning against the Timberwolves at Toyota Center.
Rockets vs Timberwolves: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Toyota Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Rockets $1.56, Timberwolves $2.50
- Line: Rockets -4.5 ($1.91), Timberwolves +4.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 222 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Rockets at $1.56 and the Timberwolves at $2.50.
The Rockets are 4.5-point favourites against the Timberwolves, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Timberwolves (+4.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 222 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Timberwolves (+4.5) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 222-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Rockets vs Timberwolves: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Houston at $1.56 with Bet365
- Line: Timberwolves +4.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 222 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Rockets vs Timberwolves best bets are based on detailed modelling and gambling expertise to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
Rockets vs Timberwolves: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Rockets vs Timberwolves at Toyota Center this Saturday is the Rockets winning 111-108.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Houston vs Minnesota game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Rockets vs Timberwolves prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis before the Houston vs Minnesota match-up.
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Rockets vs Timberwolves: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Rockets and Timberwolves at Toyota Center is scheduled to start at 1:30pm AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- Date: Saturday 17 January 2026
- Time: 1:30pm AEDT
- Venue: Toyota Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Houston vs Minnesota predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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