Timberwolves vs Rockets Prediction and NBA Tips - 26 March 2026
Last updated: Mar 25, 2026, 5:00PM | Published: Mar 25, 2026, 3:01PM
The Minnesota Timberwolves will take on the Houston Rockets in NBA action at Target Center on Thursday, beginning at 12:30pm AEDT.
Led by star players Julius Randle, Ayo Dosunmu and Jaden McDaniels, the Timberwolves are looking to overcome a Rockets line-up that includes Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Timberwolves vs Rockets game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Minnesota vs Houston NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Rockets a 58% chance of winning against the Timberwolves at Target Center.
Timberwolves vs Rockets: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Target Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Timberwolves $2.05, Rockets $1.80
- Line: Timberwolves +1.5 ($1.91), Rockets -1.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 223.5 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 Timberwolves at $2.05 and the Rockets at $1.80.
The Timberwolves are 1.5-point underdogs against the Rockets, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Rockets (-1.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 223.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Rockets (-1.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 223.5-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Timberwolves vs Rockets: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Houston at $1.80 with Bet365
- Line: Rockets -1.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 223.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Timberwolves vs Rockets best bets are based on market-leading modelling and betting expertise to provide you with the best possible advice every day of the year.
Timberwolves vs Rockets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Timberwolves vs Rockets at Target Center on Thursday is the Rockets winning 113-111.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Minnesota vs Houston game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so bookmark this page for the latest betting tips before the Minnesota vs Houston match-up.
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Timberwolves vs Rockets: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Timberwolves and Rockets at Target Center is scheduled to begin at 12:30pm AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Houston Rockets
- Date: Thursday 26 March 2026
- Time: 12:30pm AEDT
- Venue: Target Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Minnesota vs Houston predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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