The Boston Celtics and Minnesota Timberwolves meet Saturday in NBA action at the Target Center. Here’s a Timberwolves vs Celtics Prediction. This article will include a Timberwolves vs Celtics Pick.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics beat the Magic and Pistons, and they play the Cavs next. The Celtics have won 5 of their last 6 games.
The Boston Celtics are averaging 114.8 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 110.2 points on 43.9 percent shooting. Jaylen Brown is averaging 28.2 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Payton Pritchard is averaging 16.6 points and 4.3 rebounds. Derrick White is the third double-digit scorer and Anfernee Simons is grabbing 2.3 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 35.7 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.4 rebounds per game.
Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves lost to the Thunder and Kings, and they play the Spurs next. The Timberwolves have lost 3 straight games.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are averaging 118.8 points on 48.2 percent shooting and allowing 114.2 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Anthony Edwards is averaging 28 points and 4.8 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 23.4 points and 5.7 assists. Jaden McDaniels is the third double-digit scorer, and Donte DiVincenzo is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Minnesota Timberwolves are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 75.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Minnesota Timberwolves are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win
- The Timberwolves have won each of their last seven games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Celtics have lost four of their last five road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine road games following a win.
- The Timberwolves have covered the spread in each of their last five day games against teams that held a winning record.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won each of their last 12 games against the Timberwolves following a home win.
- The Timberwolves have lost 13 of their last 14 games against Celtics teams that held a winning record.
- The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in each of their last five day games against teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Timberwolves’ last eight games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Celtics’ last eight games against the Timberwolves following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
Timberwolves vs Celtics Injury Report
The Timberwolves don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
The Celtics will be without Jayson Tatum due to an Achilles injury. Neemias Queta and Jaylen Brown are questionable.
Timberwolves vs Celtics Prediction
The Celtics and the points are worth a look when you consider they look like they’re figuring things out. The Celtics have won 5 of their last 6 games, which includes ending the Pistons winning streak. The problem is the Celtics have Brown on the injury report, and they’re just not that attractive potentially down their two best players. The Timberwolves are also on a three-game losing streak, so we should see this team play with a sense of urgency. The Timberwolves do have a habit of playing with their food, but they can’t afford to do that here, especially if Brown doesn’t play. I’ll lay the points.