Minnesota Timberwolves vs Boston Celtics Preview
Betting on today’s Celtics and Timberwolves game? Catch the action at Target Center in Minneapolis, MN, as the Timberwolves hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on NBCS.
The Celtics are favored in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 225.5 points. Check out BetCoco for Minnesota Timberwolves – Boston Celtics odds
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Boston Celtics Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times that the Celtics have faced off vs. the Timberwolves as the favorite, they have gone 3-0. Against the spread, the Celtics have the edge at 2-1 over their last three games vs. the Timberwolves. However, the Timberwolves have gone 0-3 in their last three home games vs. the Celtics.
- Across their ten previous road games, Boston has an ATS mark of 5-4-1. Their straight up record in these matchups was 8-2 while averaging 113 points per game.
- In their last three games at home, the Timberwolves have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 105 points per game in this stretch.
- The Timberwolves have played well in their last three games as the betting underdog, going 2-1 straight up and 3-0 against the spread.
- As the betting favorite, the Celtics have an ATS record of 2-0-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 3-0.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Boston Celtics Prediction
The Celtics, currently at 5-0, aim to continue their success with a record above .500 in today’s game against the Timberwolves. In away games this season, they have a 3-0 record, whereas when playing at home, they have a 2-0 record.
Boston has a .500 record against the spread this season, going 2-2 ATS. On the road, the Celtics hold a 1-1 ATS record, while at home they have a 1-1 record vs. the spread.
So far this season, the Celtics have a 4-1-0 record in terms of their over/under performance. The average over/under line in their games is 226.6, with a 7.8 differential against the over/under line this season.
This year, the Boston offense ranks 11th in the NBA with a field goal percentage of 44.2. In terms of free throw attempts per game, they are 15th in the league with an average of 24.3. Additionally, the Celtics score an average of 112.3 points per game, placing them 8th highest in the NBA.
This season, the Celtics’ defense is ranked 11th in the NBA, with an average of 20.8 free throw attempts allowed per game. They hold the top spot in the league, as opponents shoot 42.6% from the field against them. Furthermore, the Celtics rank 7th in the NBA, allowing an average of 108 points per game.
In today’s game against the Celtics, the Timberwolves aim to continue their success with a record above .500, currently at 3-2. So far, Minnesota has been perfect when playing at home, with a 3-0 record, while their record on the road is 0-2.
Against the spread, Minnesota are currently above .500, at 3-2 ATS. The Timberwolves’ ATS record at home is a perfect 3-0 compared to 0-2 on the road vs. the spread.
In terms of their over/under record, the Timberwolves are 1-4-0 so far this season. Their games have an ongoing average of 191.0 points per game, with an average over/under line of 221.8.
Minnesota’s offense is ranked 3rd in the NBA with a field goal success rate of 46%. They are 16th in the league for attempting an average of 20.6 free throws per game. Furthermore, the Timberwolves score an average of 109.2 points per game, placing them 21st in the NBA.
On defense, the Timberwolves rank 6th in the NBA with a defensive three-point percentage allowed of 32.9. They also rank 2nd in the league by allowing 15 free throw attempts per game. Additionally, they have the best defensive record in the NBA, allowing only 99.6 points per game.
In spite of being 4 point underdogs, we anticipate the Timberwolves winning this one 110-108.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Boston Celtics Betting Tips
- We like the Timberwolves on the moneyline (+143)
- The Timberwolves are also our pick on the spread at +4
- Our NBA model projects 218 points, and we suggest taking the under
Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report
- Jaylen Clark – Achilles – Out
Boston Celtics Injury Report
- Derrick White – Personal – Probable
- Oshae Brissett – Thumb – Questionable
- Neemias Queta – Foot – Out
