The Minnesota Timberwolves pay a visit to the Boston Celtics at the TD Garden on Sunday night. Here’s a Celtics vs. Timberwolves Prediction. This article will include a Celtics vs. Timberwolves Pick.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves haven’t been at their best lately, as they’ve dropped five of their last eight games overall and they will be hoping for a better outcome after coming up short against the Trail Blazers in a 108-104 loss on Friday. Julius Randle led the team with 19 points, five rebounds and four assists; Rudy Gobert added 18 points with 15 rebounds while Ayo Dosunmu and Bones Hyland each scored 17 points. As a team, the Timberwolves shot just 40 percent from the field and nine of 28 from the 3-point line as they worked so hard to claw their way back from an 18-point deficit, only to go cold in the fourth quarter, where they managed just 18 points to let the Trail Blazers off the hook.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics have been in fine form, as they’ve won nine of their last 12 games overall and they will be gunning for a fifth straight victory after sneaking past the severely shorthanded Grizzlies in a 117-112 road win on Friday. Jaylen Brown led the team with 30 points, six rebounds and six assists; Luka Garza added 22 points on nine of 12 shooting off the bench, while Derrick White chipped in with 14 points. As a team, the Celtics shot 45 percent from the field and 11 of 42 from the 3-point line as they struggled early on and did well just to hang within striking distance of the Grizzlies until the fourth quarter, where they sprang to life with 33 points to escape with the narrow win despite a quiet game from Jayson Tatum, who shot just three of 15 from the field for his 13 points.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won each of their last 18 home games against the Timberwolves.
- The Timberwolves have lost each of their last 15 night games at TD Garden.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Timberwolves’ last six games.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 11 night games at TD Garden.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Timberwolves have won each of their last six road games against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Celtics have lost each of their last five games against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five home games against Northwest Division opponents.
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread in six of their last seven games as underdogs following a home loss.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of the Celtics’ last 10 games as favorites following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Eight of the Timberwolves’ last nine night games at TD Garden have gone OVER the total points line.
Celtics vs Timberwolves Prediction
The Timberwolves have ruled out Anthony Edwards again, with Naz Reid listed as questionable, while the Celtics are still missing Nikola Vucevic. These two teams have already met once this season, with the Timberwolves beating the Celtics by 119-115 back on Nov 29 but something tells me we’re about to see a different outcome here. The Timberwolves have cooled off recently; they are still missing their leading scorer in Edwards and I just don’t think they’re going to be able to hang with the surging Celtics, who are just on a roll right now. The line is a bit hefty, but I still think the Celtics get the comfortable win and cover at home in this spot.