The Minnesota Timberwolves look for a win after splitting their last 8 games. The Boston Celtics look for a win after winning 13 of their last 16 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Minnesota Timberwolves vs Boston Celtics prediction.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Rockets and Magic lately while losing to the Mavericks. The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 112.9 points on 48.6 percent shooting and allowing 107.2 points on 44.4 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 26.8 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 21.5 points and 2.9 assists. Naz Reid is the third double-digit scorer and Rudy Gobert is grabbing 12 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 38 percent from beyond the arc and 79.1 percent from the free throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.1 rebounds per game.
Minnesota Timberwolves Team Facts
- The Timberwolves have lost each of their last 16 games at TD Garden.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 10 games at TD Garden.
- Seven of the Timberwolves’ last eight night games at TD Garden have gone OVER the total points line.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics recently beat the Jazz while splitting two games against the Pacers. The Boston Celtics are averaging 121.2 points on 48.2 percent shooting and allowing 110.7 points on 45 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 27.5 points and 8.7 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 23.2 points and 5 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick White is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 37.6 percent from beyond the arc and 79.7 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.6 rebounds per game.
Boston Celtics Team Facts
- The Celtics have won each of their last 26 games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in each of their last 10 home games against the Timberwolves.
- Eight of the Celtics’ last nine games as home favorites against the Timberwolves have gone OVER the total points line.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Boston Celtics prediction
I know the Minnesota Timberwolves have been a letdown these last couple of weeks, and now they’re on the road against one of the best teams in the league. I get it, and the Celtics should be favored. However, this line is disrespectful toward the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Timberwolves are still a good team, no matter how you slice it, and they’re the healthier side here. The Celtics have questionable players on their injury list, including Holiday, Horford and Porzingis. The only injured player for the Timberwolves is Jaylen Clark at the time of this writing. Why is this line what it is? Give me the Timberwolves and the points.