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Celtics vs. Timberwolves NBA Picks & Predictions on DraftKings Sportsbook – January 2

Celtics vs. Timberwolves NBA Picks & Predictions on DraftKings Sportsbook – January 2

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A pair of the NBA’s best players will be on show when Jayson Tatum (28.3 points per game, fourth in league) and the Boston Celtics (24-9) travel to face Anthony Edwards (24.8, 11th) and the Minnesota Timberwolves (17-15) tonight at 7:30 PM ET on TNT and NBCS-BOS.

Celtics vs. Timberwolves Predictions

  • Our prediction to win on the Moneyline in this matchup is the Celtics, by a final score of Celtics 113, Timberwolves 110.
  • Against the spread, we expect that the Timberwolves will cover. The spread is currently Celtics -3.5.
  • As for the total, we see this one going over the posted over/under of 220.5 points.

Celtics vs. Timberwolves Odds

  • Favorite: Celtics (-3.5)
  • Total: 220.5
  • The Celtics have covered 13 times in 33 matchups with a spread this season.
  • When playing as at least 3.5-point favorites this season, Boston has an ATS record of 13-18-1.
  • The Celtics and their opponents have combined to hit the over 15 out of 33 times this season.
  • The Celtics have won 24, or 75%, of the 32 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
  • This season, Boston has won 24 of its 32 games, or 75%, when favored by at least -170 on the Moneyline.
  • The Timberwolves have compiled a 13-19-0 record against the spread this season.
  • Minnesota has been an underdog by 3.5 points or more three times this season, and covered the spread in two of those matchups.
  • Timberwolves games have hit the over 15 out of 32 times this year.
  • The Timberwolves have been underdogs in three games this season and have come away with the win one time (33.3%) in those contests.
  • This season, Minnesota has come away with a win one time in three chances when named as an underdog of at least +142 or longer on the Moneyline.

Celtics Key Stats

  • Points: 119.6 PPG (4th) | FG%: 46.0% (16th)
  • Opp. Points: 108.9 PPG (7th) | Opp. FG%: 45.4% (8th)
  • Rebounds: 45.5 RPG (6th) | Opp. Rebounds: 44.3 RPG (17th)
  • Assists: 25.7 APG (16th) | Turnovers: 11.5 TPG (2nd)
  • Steals: 7.7 SPG (23rd) | Blocks: 5.6 BPG (8th)

Timberwolves Key Stats

  • Points: 109.2 PPG (22nd) | FG%: 45.9% (18th)
  • Opp. Points: 107.4 PPG (4th) | Opp. FG%: 45.8% (10th)
  • Rebounds: 43.2 RPG (21st) | Opp. Rebounds: 43.2 RPG (9th)
  • Assists: 25.0 APG (19th) | Turnovers: 15.1 TPG (21st)
  • Steals: 8.4 SPG (12th) | Blocks: 4.8 BPG (19th)

This article contains AI-generated editorial insights provided by Data Skrive.

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