Houston at Minnesota

Minnesota is home not playing much defense, a young team that likes to run, scoring 105 or more in three straight. Minnesota is #23 in points allowed and #28 in field goal shooting defense and is 26-8-1 OVER the total against the NBA Southwest Division. And speaking of playing no defense, the Houston Rockets are in town, #26 in the league in points allowed, #20 in field goal shooting defense, and #21 at defending beyond the arc. They allowed the Lakers to score 110 points and shoot 49.4% yesterday, but they won the game scoring 130 points, which is what this team is best at. Houston is #4 in the NBA in points scored. James Harden scored 40 points and the Rockets made 17 three-pointers, shooting 51% from the field. Houston is on a 33-16 run OVER the total, including 23-8 OVER against the Western Conference. Play this one OVER the total.