Boston Celtics vs Minnesota Timberwolves Matchup

Check out our Celtics vs. Timberwolves prediction to get our insight on to who will win and cover the spread in Minneapolis.

  • The Celtics are at 24-9.
  • Defensively, Boston are giving up 108.9 points per game.
  • The Celtics are coming off a 125-71 win vs. the Timberwolves.
  • The Timberwolves play host to the Celtics with a 17-15 record.
  • Defensively, Minnesota are giving up 107.4 points per game.
  • The Timberwolves are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Celtics.

Celtics vs Timberwolves Prediction

At 7:30 ET, the Celtics (-171) will take on the Timberwolves (+143) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is 219.5.

Currently, Boston is favored by 4 points and is 24-9 overall. They are 2nd in the Eastern Conference and 1st in the Atlantic Division. On the other side, Minnesota is 17-15 and 8th in the Western Conference. They are 3rd in the Northwest Division.

Celtics vs. Timberwolves Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Boston Celtics at Minnesota Timberwolves
  • Where: Minneapolis at Target Center
  • Date: Thursday, January 2nd
  • Betting Odds BOS -4, BOS -171 | MIN +143 O/U 219.5

Celtics Preview: Can the Celtics Deliver Being Favored on the Road?

Boston improved to 24-9 with a dominant 125-71 win over the Raptors on Tuesday. Playing at home, the Celtics were favored by 17 points and covered the spread with ease. The game’s total of 196 points fell well short of the 232-point over/under line.

After leading 23-12 after the 1st quarter, the Celtics went on a 13-0 run, extending their lead from 66-48 to 79-48. They outscored Toronto 45-18 in the 3rd quarter and 35-18 in the 4th.

The Celtics shot 54% from the field and hit 22 threes at a 51.2% clip in their 125-71 win over the Raptors. Jayson Tatum led the way with 23 points, 18 of which came in the 3rd quarter.

Payton Pritchard added 19 points, hitting 5 threes, and Derrick White contributed 16 points, 10 of which came in the opening quarter.

The Celtics put on a defensive clinic against the Raptors, allowing just 71 points in a dominant performance. Boston held Toronto to 12 points in the 1st quarter and kept the pressure on, giving up only 23 points in the 2nd. The Celtics continued their strong defense in the 3rd and 4th quarters, allowing just 18 points in each.

Boston's defense limited the Raptors to 31% shooting, including 25% from beyond the arc, where Toronto made just 10 threes. The Celtics also sent the Raptors to the free-throw line 11 times, where they made 7. Boston finished with 14 steals and 7 blocks in the game.

Timberwolves Preview: Will Minnesota Win at Home?

Boston improved to 24-9 on the season with a dominant 125-71 win over the Raptors on Tuesday. Playing at home, the Celtics, who were favored by 17 points, easily covered the spread. The game’s total of 196 points fell well short of the 232-point over/under line.

Boston set the tone early, holding Toronto to just 12 points in the 1st quarter. After a closer 2nd quarter, the Celtics went on a 13-0 run, extending their lead from 66-48 to 79-48. They then outscored the Raptors 45-18 in the 3rd quarter and 35-18 in the 4th.

The Timberwolves connected on 15 threes at a 39.5% clip in their 113-105 loss to the Thunder, with Anthony Edwards and Mike Conley each hitting 4 threes at 57.1% efficiency. Edwards led the team with 20 points, adding 7 rebounds, while Conley contributed 16 points and 4 assists.

Naz Reid was a key contributor, scoring 11 of his 19 points in the 4th quarter. Edwards also added 13 points in the 2nd quarter, while Julius Randle scored 7 of his 11 points in the opening period.

Defensively, the Timberwolves had a solid 1st and 2nd quarter, but a rough 3rd quarter where they allowed 43 points cost them in their 113-105 loss to the Thunder. Minnesota did manage to hold Oklahoma City to just 24 points in the 4th quarter.

From beyond the arc, the Timberwolves limited the Thunder to 12 threes on 33% shooting. Oklahoma City also went 17/23 from the free-throw line. Minnesota gave up 9 offensive rebounds while recording 3 steals and 7 blocks.

Celtics vs Timberwolves Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last five games away from home, the Celtics have a straight up record of 3-2 while going 1-4 vs the spread. The team averaged 117 points per game in this stretch.
  • Across their last three home contests, Minnesota has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 107 points per game.
  • As the betting underdog, the Timberwolves have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 2-1.
  • The Celtics have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.

Celtics vs Timberwolves Prediction

To Top