Minnesota Timberwolves (8-7) vs. Boston Celtics (13-3)
November 24, 2024 3:30 pm EDT
The Line: Boston Celtics -8.5; Over/Under: +224.5
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The Minnesota Timberwolves and Boston Celtics meet Sunday in NBA action at the TD Garden. Here’s a Boston Celtics vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction. This article will include a Boston Celtics vs Minnesota Timberwolves Pick.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Suns, lost to the Raptors, and they play the Rockets, Kings, Clippers, and Lakers next. The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 113.3 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 111 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 27.9 points and 4.9 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 21.7 points and 4.3 assists. Naz Reid is the third double-digit scorer and Rudy Gobert is grabbing 10.5 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 37.9 percent from beyond the arc and 79 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.6 rebounds per game.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics beat the Cavs and Wizards, and they play the Clippers, Bulls, and Cavs next. The Boston Celtics are averaging 120.8 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 110.8 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 29.1 points and 8.2 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 25.3 points and 7.1 rebounds. Derrick White is the third double-digit scorer and Payton Pritchard is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 37.1 percent from beyond the arc and 81.6 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 34.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Timberwolves have lost each of their last 17 games at TD Garden.
- The Celtics have won each of their last nine day games.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in 10 of their last 11 games against the Timberwolves at TD Garden.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight road games against Celtics teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of the Celtics’ last 10 games as home favorites against the Timberwolves have gone OVER the total points line.
- Eight of the Timberwolves’ last nine games at TD Garden have gone OVER the total points line.
Boston Celtics vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
We know what the Minnesota Timberwolves are capable of when they’re playing well, but they’ve been hit or miss up to this point and are 5-10 ATS. The Timberwolves have outright lost 4 of their last 5 games as a big favorite, so excuse me if I’m not running to the window to back them in the underdog role. The Boston Celtics aren’t covering numbers lately either, but they’re winning games at a record clip and are humming offensively. I’ll take my chances by laying the points with the Celtics.
