Minnesota Timberwolves defeat Houston Rockets 33-30: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks

Wed, Nov 4, 2026 · NBA · Minnesota Timberwolves 33, Houston Rockets 30

The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Houston Rockets 33-30 on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Toyota Center (Houston). The Minnesota Timberwolves covered the spread as 7-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 219, with 63 points combined.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Houston Rockets final score and game recap

The Minnesota Timberwolves won by 3 points.

Who covered the spread in Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Houston Rockets?

The Minnesota Timberwolves covered the spread as 7-point underdogs and won outright, by 3 points.

The spread opened at Houston Rockets -9 and closed at Houston Rockets -7. AiQ's pick was the Houston Rockets -7.5, graded at that number rather than the close: not graded.

Did Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Houston Rockets go over or under the total?

The game went under: 63 points combined against a closing total of 219, under by 156.

The total opened at 224 and closed at 219. AiQ's pick was the under 218.5, graded at that number rather than the close: not graded.

How did AiQ's Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Houston Rockets predictions do?

None of AiQ's picks in this game counts toward its record.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Houston Rockets odds: sportsbook value and line movement

Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Minnesota Timberwolves at +220 and the Houston Rockets at -275. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Houston Rockets a 70% favorite. The Minnesota Timberwolves won as the underdog at +220: $220 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Houston Rockets, the best price before the game was -270 at FanDuel: priced below fair (−2.1% value).

The spread moved toward the Minnesota Timberwolves between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved down from 224 to 219, and the game went under.

This result left the Minnesota Timberwolves 6-3 in the 2026-27 regular season (3-1 at home, 3-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 8 of 9 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 4 times and under 5 times. That made it two straight wins for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

This result left the Houston Rockets 7-2 in the 2026-27 regular season (4-1 at home, 3-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 7 of 9 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 5 times and under 4 times.

What's next for Minnesota Timberwolves and Houston Rockets?

Next for the Minnesota Timberwolves: at the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, November 6, 2026. Next for the Houston Rockets: at the Phoenix Suns on Saturday, November 7, 2026.