Two of the NBA’s best scorers––Jayson Tatum (fourth, 29.1 points per game) and Anthony Edwards (ninth, 27.9)––match up when the Boston Celtics (13-3) host the Minnesota Timberwolves (8-7) today at 3:30 PM ET on NBCS-BOS and FDSN.
Celtics vs. Timberwolves Predictions
- Our pick to win on the Moneyline in this matchup is the Celtics, by a final score of Celtics 118, Timberwolves 109.
- Against the spread, we expect that the Celtics will cover. The spread is currently Celtics -8.5.
- As for the total, we see this one going over the posted over/under of 225 points. Our projected total for the match is 227.9 points.
Celtics vs. Timberwolves Odds
- Favorite: Celtics (-8.5)
- Total: 225
Celtics Betting Trends
- The Celtics have covered seven times in 16 chances against the spread this season.
- Boston has been favored by 8.5 points or more 11 times this season, and covered the spread in five of those contests.
- The Celtics and their opponents have combined to go over the point total eight out of 16 times this season.
- The Celtics have been favorites in 16 games this season and won 13 (81.2%) of those contests.
- Boston has a record of 10-1, a 90.9% win rate, when it’s favored by -325 or more by sportsbooks this season.
Timberwolves Betting Trends
- The Timberwolves have compiled a 5-10-0 record against the spread this season.
- The Timberwolves and their opponents have combined to go over the point total nine out of 15 times this season.
- The Timberwolves have yet to play a game this season where they are listed as the underdog.
- Minnesota has yet to enter a game this year with longer Moneyline odds than +260.
Celtics Key Stats
- Points: 120.7 PPG (2nd) | FG%: 46.0% (15th)
- Opp. Points: 110.8 PPG (9th) | Opp. FG%: 46.9% (17th)
- Rebounds: 42.8 RPG (19th) | Opp. Rebounds: 43.4 RPG (13th)
- Assists: 25.6 APG (14th) | Turnovers: 11.8 TPG (4th)
- Steals: 7.4 SPG (25th) | Blocks: 5.0 BPG (16th)
Timberwolves Key Stats
- Points: 113.3 PPG (15th) | FG%: 47.2% (9th)
- Opp. Points: 111.0 PPG (10th) | Opp. FG%: 47.5% (22nd)
- Rebounds: 40.6 RPG (26th) | Opp. Rebounds: 42.1 RPG (4th)
- Assists: 24.7 APG (20th) | Turnovers: 15.5 TPG (23rd)
- Steals: 8.4 SPG (12th) | Blocks: 4.7 BPG (22nd)
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