This is a 10* WEST-CONF TOW on the OVER Rockets/Wolves.

These teams have been involved in several lower-scoring games of late, but everything points to more of an offensive battle finally here on Tuesday in my opinion.

Houston beat Portland 116-88, but then lost the rematch the following night at home by a score of 104-98. Note though that looking back finds the Rockets having seen the total go OVER the number in eight of their last 11 following a SU/ATS home loss as a favorite. Also in three of their last four off a SU/ATS home loss in which they were held to 99 or fewer points in.

Minnesota is off back-to-back losses. It's seen the total go UNDER in three straight, but note that looking back finds the Wolves having seen the total eclipse the posted number in five of their last six after playing to three or more straight UNDERS in a row.

With each team off losses and looking to rebound, I'm expecting this faster-paced affair to fly well OVER the number before the final horn sounds.

Good luck, NP