Timberwolves vs Rockets Prediction and NBA Tips - 26 March 2026

The Minnesota Timberwolves will take on the Houston Rockets in NBA action at Target Center on Thursday, commencing at 12:30pm AEDT.

With star players Julius Randle, Bones Hyland and Jaden McDaniels, the Timberwolves are up against a Rockets team 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?

Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Minnesota vs Houston NBA match-up 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Rockets a 59% chance of winning against the Timberwolves at Target Center.

Timberwolves vs Rockets: Odds

The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Target Center are shown below:

• Head to Head: Timberwolves $2.10, Rockets $1.77
• Line: Timberwolves +2 ($1.91), Rockets -2 ($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 $2.10 and the Rockets at $1.77.

The Timberwolves are listed as 2-point underdogs against the Rockets, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.

For the favourite Rockets (-2) 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 analytics model, the Rockets (-2) 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 $1.77 with Bet365
• Line: Rockets -2 at $1.91 with Bet365
• Total Points: Over 223.5 at $1.91 with Bet365

Stats Insider's Timberwolves vs Rockets betting tips are based on world-class modelling and gambling experience to give you the best possible advice 24/7/365.

Timberwolves vs Rockets: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Timberwolves vs Rockets at Target Center this Thursday is the Rockets winning 113-110.

This prediction is based on each team's average score from 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.

For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Timberwolves vs Rockets prediction, put together by experts in the US.

Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the Minnesota vs Houston match-up.

As always, see our Best Bets to get betting tips for every NBA game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.

Timberwolves vs Rockets: Essential Details

The NBA match-up 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 stated.

Conclusion

Our Minnesota vs Houston predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.

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