The Houston Rockets (12-6) and Minnesota Timberwolves (8-8) meet in NBA Cup group play Tuesday. Tip-off from Target Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Rockets vs.

The Houston Rockets are off to a fast start in the 2024-25 season, and they’re 2-0 in NBA Cup play heading into Tuesday’s matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolve

The Houston Rockets have a strong perimeter defense. They rank No. 4 in 3-pointer frequency against at just 34.7 per game and No. 7 in percentage against at 34.3%, but Edwards’ frequency is simply too high to hesitate with this prop at 3.5.

Still, this is a big test for Houston as they kick off a tough couple of weeks. After tonight’s contest, Houston will fly to Philadelphia, where the 76ers are bound to get Joel Embiid and Paul George back in time for Houston.

The Houston Rockets have not lost back-to-back games all season.Houston will try to maintain the truth of that statement when it visits the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night in Minneapolis.

The Houston Rockets practiced Monday morning before heading to Minnesota for their matchup against the Timberwolves Tuesday night. Rockets on Si was out at Monday's practice.

The Timberwolves’ NBA Cup hopes are on the line as they head home to take on the Houston Rockets. Will the Wolves turn things around against the Rockets or will they experience a neon green nightmare?