Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
110:105
16/01/2026 at 21:30 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
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Match Stats

Field goals attempts
8480
Field goals made
3937
Field goals %
46.43%46.25%
2-point field goals attempts
5650
2-point field goals made
2726
2-point field goals %
48.21%52%
3-point field goals attempts
2830
3-point field goals made
1211
3-point field goals %
42.86%36.67%
Free throws attempts
3435
Free throws made
2020
Free throws %
58.8%57.1%
Offensive rebounds
1012
Defensive rebounds
3233
Total rebounds
4245
Assists
1921
Blocks
57
Turnovers
1416
Steals
107
Personal fouls
2327
Technical fouls
21

Highlights

Chances of winning


Houston Rockets
61.1%
Minnesota Timberwolves
38.9%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
63.6% 36.4%

Our Initial ML Estimation

59.6% 40.4%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Houston Rockets has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-2.5%)
  • Minnesota Timberwolves has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+2.5%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Houston Rockets than the current prediction. (-1.5%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Minnesota Timberwolves than the current prediction. (+1.5%)
  • Houston Rockets - Minnesota Timberwolves Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.57
    (1.51)

    2.47
    (2.64)
    4.3%
    (4.3%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 221.50
    • The most likely Handicap: 1 (-5)
    What is the prediction for Houston Rockets - Minnesota Timberwolves?
  • Users Predictions: 26 users predict this event. Houston will win (votes: 8 - 30.8%). Minnesota will win (votes: 18 - 69.2%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for Minnesota: 51.5%86.9%.
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:
    • AH -4.5, OT - Minnesota (1.86) (votes: 2 - 100%) .
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): Minnesota Timberwolves will win (8 of 10 users predict this - 80%) 🥈 Silver Tip.
  • Overall votes from High ROI Users Predictions (including all markets): 12 high ROI users predict this event. Houston (votes: 2 - 16.7%). Minnesota (votes: 10 - 83.3%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 114:109.
  • Preview Facts
    • The two neighboring teams will play an exciting match (ranked 6 in the zone Promotion ~ NBA (Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 4 in the zone Promotion ~ NBA (Play Offs: 1/8~finals))
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Houston won 3.
    • Recent form of Houston has been disappointing (last 5 games: 1 wins).
    • Minnesota is showing top-class performance now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
    • Houston may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • Houston could have a small edge in this match.
    • There will not play in Houston: Eason T. (Ankle Injury) Finney-Smith D. (Ankle Injury) VanVleet F. (Knee Injury)
    • There will not play in Minnesota: Edwards A. (Foot Injury) Shannon Jr. T. (Foot Injury)
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Houston won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 14 matches, and goals 2193:2309. (average 109.7:115.5).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Houston won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 1105:1166. (average 110.5:116.6).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Houston Rockets - Minnesota Timberwolves were as follows:
    19.07.2025 Minnesota Timberwolves - Houston Rockets 101:104
    21.02.2025 Houston Rockets - Minnesota Timberwolves 121:115
    06.02.2025 Minnesota Timberwolves - Houston Rockets 127:114
    27.12.2024 Houston Rockets - Minnesota Timberwolves 112:113
    26.11.2024 Minnesota Timberwolves - Houston Rockets 111:117
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    Latest results of Minnesota Timberwolves
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    1Oklahoma City Thunder ✔ 6954158173:74320.783
    2San Antonio Spurs6951188213:77090.739
    3Los Angeles Lakers6843257905:78150.632
    4Houston Rockets6741267625:73540.612
    5Denver Nuggets6942278331:80290.609
    6Minnesota Timberwolves6942278171:79350.609
    7Phoenix Suns6939307756:76840.565
    8Los Angeles Clippers6834347715:76620.500
    9Golden State Warriors6833357837:77790.485
    10Portland Trail Blazers6933367939:80900.478
    11Memphis Grizzlies6723447744:79480.343
    12New Orleans Pelicans6923467979:82600.333
    13Dallas Mavericks6923467808:81570.333
    14Utah Jazz6820487974:84930.294
    15Sacramento Kings7018527751:84510.257


    Eastern Conference
    PlWLPCT
    1Detroit Pistons6849197984:74710.721
    2Boston Celtics6845237774:72810.662
    3New York Knicks7045258199:77420.643
    4Cleveland Cavaliers6942278221:79270.609
    5Toronto Raptors6738297613:74960.567
    6Orlando Magic6838307855:77650.559
    7Miami Heat6938318294:80650.551
    8Atlanta Hawks6837318012:79260.544
    9Philadelphia 76ers6937327954:80120.536
    10Charlotte Hornets6935347991:77440.507
    11Chicago Bulls6828407887:81610.412
    12Milwaukee Bucks6828407565:79020.412
    13Brooklyn Nets6817517247:78600.250
    14Washington Wizards6816527669:84180.235
    15Indiana Pacers6915547672:82900.217

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