NBA: Houston Rockets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves 2/4/2012
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The Houston Rockets are slight 54 percent favorites over the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Rockets are shooting 45.9 percent from the field and the Timberwolves are forecasted to shoot 47.8 percent. The rebounding battle is pretty even with the Rockets projected for 42.2 rebounds vs. 42.4 for the Timberwolves. The Rockets are committing fewer turnovers at 13 vs 14.2 for the Timberwolves. The Rockets are making 7.5 three pointers on 36.5 percent from three point range. The Timberwolves are making 6.4 three pointers on 38.2 percent. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA---PTS: Kevin Martin 22.1, Kevin Love 24.1 ASSISTS: Kyle Lowry 6.9, Ricky Rubio 8.1 REBOUNDS: Samuel Dalembert 8.6, Kevin Love 13.5 SPORTS ODDS: Sportsbooks and handicappers have set the line at MIN -1.5 TOTAL 204.5. WIN-LOSS Houston Rockets 13-10 Minnesota Timberwolves 11-12 ATS Houston Rockets 13-9 Sweat Barometer 1.5 Minnesota Timberwolves 13-10 Sweat Barometer 6.4 OVER-UNDER Houston Rockets 9-13 Avg Over/Under Line -1.1 Minnesota Timberwolves 11-12 Avg Over/Under Line 3.1 ACCUSCORE PICK RECORD - POINT SPREAD PICKS Houston Rockets 13-9 Minnesota Timberwolves 11-11 OVER-UNDER PICKS Houston Rockets 11-11 Minnesota Timberwolves 9-14
CURRENT SEASON: We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. NEITHER TEAM HAS UNITS EDGE
| Houston Rockets | ATS RECORD | Minnesota Timberwolves | ATS RECORD | ATS EDGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Record on the Road | 3-7, 30% -400 | Record at Home | 5-8, 38% -300 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| VS Minnesota Timberwolves | 1-1, 50% -10 | VS Houston Rockets | 1-1, 50% -10 | EVEN |
| vs Team Under .500 | 9-2, 82% 680 | vs Team .500 or Better | 6-9, 40% -390 | Houston Rockets |
| Record As Road Underdog | 1-7, 12% -670 | Record As Home Favorite | 2-5, 29% -350 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| Playing Back-to-Back Days | 6-2, 75% +380 | Playing Back-to-Back Days | 4-3, 57% +70 | Houston Rockets |
PAST 30 DAYS: We advise incorporating these trends along with the 2010 Season after the first 6 to 8 weeks. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: New Orleans Hornets
| Houston Rockets | ATS RECORD | Minnesota Timberwolves | ATS RECORD | ATS EDGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Record on the Road | 3-3, 50% 0 | Record at Home | 3-5, 38% -200 | Houston Rockets |
| VS Minnesota Timberwolves | 1-1, 50% -10 | VS Houston Rockets | 1-1, 50% -10 | EVEN |
| vs Team .500 or Better | 3-5, 38% -250 | vs Team .500 or Better | 4-6, 40% -260 | Houston Rockets |
| Record As Road Underdog | 1-3, 25% -230 | Record As Home Favorite | 2-4, 33% -240 | Houston Rockets |
| Playing Back-to-Back Days | 3-2, 60% +80 | Playing Back-to-Back Days | 1-4, 20% -340 | Houston Rockets |
OVER-UNDER TRENDS: This game is not trending over or under
| Houston Rockets | RECORD | Minnesota Timberwolves | RECORD | O-U EDGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OVER-UNDER ON ROAD | 5-4, 56% Over | OVER-UNDER AT HOME | 6-4, 60% Over | UNDER |
| ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS | 2-4, 33% Over | HOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS | 5-4, 56% Over | UNDER |
| ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST YR | 21-20, 51% Over | HOME OVER-UNDER LAST YR | 21-19, 52% Over | UNDER |
| vs Teams Averaging <100 PTS at Home | 7-6, 54% OVER | vs Teams Averaging >100 PTS on Road | 4-6, 40% | UNDER |
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POINT SPREAD (SEASON) - Houston Rockets Road Games: 5-5, 50% -50 Minnesota Timberwolves Home Games: 7-5, 58% +150 POINT SPREAD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Houston Rockets Road Games: 2-4, 33% -240 Minnesota Timberwolves Home Games: 5-2, 71% +280
OVER-UNDER RECORD (SEASON) - Houston Rockets Road Games: 5-4, 56% + 55 Minnesota Timberwolves Home Games: 5-8, 38% -345 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Houston Rockets Road Games: 2-4, 33% -218 Minnesota Timberwolves Home Games: 3-5, 38% -227
SIDE VALUE (SEASON) - Houston Rockets Road Games: 7-3, 70% +57 Minnesota Timberwolves Home Games: 6-7, 46% +-86 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Houston Rockets Road Games: 4-2, 67% +22 Minnesota Timberwolves Home Games: 4-4, 50% -18
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