NBA Same Game Parlays: Timberwolves vs. Rockets (Friday)
We will be breaking down two contests across the association this evening. Detroit will be on the road in San Antonio for a matchup against the Spurs at 8:30 p.m. (EST). Following that, we head down to Houston, where the Rockets and Timberwolves kick off at 9:30 p.m. Without any further preamble, let's dive right into our NBA same game parlay picks and predictions for Timberwolves vs. Rockets.
Friday’s Best NBA Same Game Parlay Bets: Timberwolves vs. Rockets
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Timberwolves vs. Rockets
Leg 1: Rockets Moneyline (-166)
Leg 2: Rockets Over 106.5 Total Team Points (-200)
Leg 3: Rockets Race to 40 Points First Half (-130)
The Houston Rockets have all but obliterated preseason expectations and firmly set themselves in position to reach the playoffs for the first time since the 2019-20 campaign. Houston fell short of victory when these two teams last met earlier this month. We are expecting an entirely different outcome this evening.
February has not been the best month for Houston, as a team, by any means. Highlighted by a double-shot of losses to the lowly Brooklyn Nets, the Rockets incurred six losing efforts during this month, the most of any on the season.
The Rockets will see the return of Jabari Smith Jr this evening, after missing the last 22 games. We do expect some sort of minutes restriction, however, this welcomed addition gives Houston another presence on the boards, as well as from beyond the perimeter.
Minnesota has currently lost four of their last eight games, and will still be without Julius Randle for this contest. Randle has resumed five-on-five activities after suffering a groin injury on January 30, yet is still not ready to play this evening.
Houston has scored at least 107 points or more in 13-of-20 games- including 10 contests with 118+ points scored. When these two teams last locked up earlier in the month, Houston scored 114 points.
Amen Thompson has been absolutely dominating the suggested 13.5 rebounds + assists prop in February. In eight games played, Thompson has recorded at least 14 rebounds + assists in all but one contest. That one contest just so happens to be against the Timberwolves...
That is not a surprise by any means considering Minnesota allows the fifth-fewest assists per game and the ninth-fewest rebounds of any team. Thompson has yet to reach a combined total of 14 assists + rebounds in all three matchups against the Timberwolves this season.
Parlay Odds: +475
Enjoy the games tonight, and good luck with your parlays!