Boston Celtics vs Minnesota Timberwolves Preview
Betting on today’s Timberwolves and Celtics game? Catch the action at TD Garden in Boston, MA, as the Celtics hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on NBCS.
The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 224.5 points, and the Celtics are favored to win at home against the Timberwolves. Check out BetCoco for Boston Celtics – Minnesota Timberwolves odds
Boston Celtics vs Minnesota Timberwolves Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three head-to-head matchups, the Celtics are averaging 111 points per game, compared to the Timberwolves at 108. These figures have led to Boston posting a record of 2-1.
- Although Minnesota has a straight up record of 2-3 in their last five road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 2-3. The team averaged 111 points per game in these games.
- In their last five home games, Boston has averaged 126 points per game while allowing 115. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Minnesota has an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
- The last ten games that Boston was favored, they have an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 7-3 straight up.
Boston Celtics vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
The Timberwolves come into today’s game against the Celtics with a record of 26-10, which has them in 1st place in the Western Conference. In non-conference games, they are 8-4 compared to 18-6 against other Western Conference teams.
When it comes to being the underdog, Minnesota has a record of 4-4 this season. On the road, they have gone 12-8 compared to 14-2 at home. Their scoring margin on the road is +2.6 points per game.
Against the spread, the Timberwolves are 17-18 overall and have failed to cover the spread in their last four home games. On the road, they are 9-10 ATS.
So far, Minnesota has been the favorite in 28 of their 36 games and has a record of 22-6 in those games. Their average scoring margin as the favorite is 8.2 points per game.
In terms of over/under, the Timberwolves have an overall record of 19-17. Their average over/under line for the season is 223.3 points per game, and the average combined score in their games is 220.2 points per game.
When it comes to scoring, the Timberwolves are 22nd in the league at 112.9 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 113.2 points per game.
Minnesota is 6th in the NBA in field goal percentage at 48%. However, they are 27th in offensive rebounds and 18th in assists.
So far this season, the Timberwolves have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 38.9% of their games. They are also 24th in pace at 97.9 possessions per game.
Not only do the Timberwolves’ overall defensive numbers look good, as they are 1st in the league in points allowed. Minnesota has also been playing well on defense of late, ranking 12th in the league over their last three games at 100.7 PPG allowed. On two point field goal attempts, the Timberwolves’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 50.5% and allowing 34.7% from beyond the arc.
At 28-8, the Celtics are in 1st place in the Eastern Conference and the Atlantic Division. In their 36 games, they have been the favorite in 34 of them and have a record of 26-8 straight up and 15-17 against the spread.
When playing at home, the Celtics are 17-0 and have an average scoring margin of +15.0 points per game. Their average over/under line in home games is 230.1 points per game.
So far, the Celtics have been the favorite in all 17 of their home games and have an ATS record of 10-6. Their over/under record in games with lower over/under lines than today’s line of 224.5 points is 6-5.
In non-conference games, the Celtics are 6-3 compared to 22-5 in the Eastern Conference. On the road, they are 11-8 and have an average scoring margin of +6.4 points per game.
In their last game, the Celtics lost to the Pacers by a score of 133-131. They were 3-point favorites and did not cover the spread. The over/under line for the game was 246.5 points.
When it comes to scoring, the Celtics have been one of the most prolific teams in the league, averaging 121.2 points per game (5th). At home, they have been even better, averaging 123.1 points per game.
So far, the Celtics have outscored the NBA scoring average in 72.2% of their games. They are also one of the top three-point shooting teams in the league, leading the NBA in three-point attempts and makes.
Overall, Boston has been an efficient offensive team, ranking 10th in field goal percentage. In terms of pace, they are 18th in the league.
So far, the Celtics’ defense is ranked 4th in the league at 110.7 points per contest. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Celtics are forcing 12.6 per game, which is 10th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 2nd in blocked shots at 6.4 per game.
Coming in as 7 point favorites, our projections have the Celtics picking up a 117-116 win.
Boston Celtics vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Tips
- Take the Celtics on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Timberwolves (+7)
- Projecting a combined 233 points, we like the over
Boston Celtics Injury Report
- Jrue Holiday – Elbow – Questionable
- Al Horford – Illness – Questionable
- Kristaps Porzingis – Right Knee – Questionable
Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report
- Jaylen Clark – Achilles – Out
