Minnesota Timberwolves vs Boston Celtics Betting Odds, AI Picks and Analysis

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Minnesota is currently the top team in the Western Conference with a record of 26-10. In the West, they have gone 18-6 compared to 8-4 against the East. On the road, the Timberwolves are 12-8 this season and have an average scoring margin of +2.6. Keep reading for our Timberwolves vs Celtics Odds.

When playing on the road, Minnesota has an ATS record of 9-10. Their average scoring margin at home is +9.6, but they have failed to cover the spread in their last four home games.

So far, the Timberwolves have been the favorite in 28 of their 36 games and have gone 22-6 in those games. Overall, their ATS record is 17-18.

In their last game, Minnesota beat the Magic 113-92. They were 5-point favorites and covered the spread by 21 points. The over/under line for the game was 217, and the total of 205 points was below that line.

For the season, the Timberwolves have an over/under record of 19-17. Their games have averaged 220.2 points, and the average over/under line has been 223.3 points.

Celtics’ Recent Game Upset

Heading into today’s game, the Celtics are 7-point favorites at home against the Timberwolves. Boston is currently 1st in the Eastern Conference and the Atlantic Division with a record of 28-8. In non-conference games, the Celtics are 6-3 compared to 22-5 in the East.

At home, the Celtics are a perfect 17-0 this season and have won 17 straight at home. On average, they are outscoring opponents by 15.0 points per game at home. In terms of their ATS record at home, they are 10-6.

When playing on the road, the Celtics are 11-8 this season and have an average scoring margin of +6.4. Their road ATS record is 7-11.

So far, the Celtics have been the favorite in 34 of their 36 games and have a record of 26-8 in those games. Their ATS record as the favorite is 15-17.

On the over/under, the Celtics have an average of 231.9 points per game. Their overall over/under record is 20-16. Today’s over/under line of 224.5 is lower than their average of 230.1. In games with lower over/under lines, the Celtics are 6-5 vs. the O/U.

In their last game, the Celtics lost to the Pacers by a score of 133-131. They were 3-point favorites, so they did not cover the spread. The over/under line for the game was 246.5, and the combined score of 264 points went over the line.

Game Information

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Boston Celtics

Location of the Game: TD Garden, Boston

Date and Time: Wednesday, January 10th 7:00 ET

How to watch: watchlivesports.co

AI Predictions and SportsBettingAI Picks

TEAM	AI PICKS		Sport Betting AI PICKS
Timberwolves	116	233	Spread MIN +7	ML BOS -274	OVER 224.5
Celtics	117

AI Picks: Boston Celtics 117 – Minnesota Timberwolves 116
SBAI Picks: ATS Timberwolves +7 | ML Celtics -274 | OVER 224.5

Timberwolves vs Celtics Odds

Next, we have the NBA odds for this Matchup.

Minnesota Timberwolves Game Analysis

This season, the Timberwolves have been an above-average three-point shooting team, hitting 38% of their attempts (4th). They are 20th in three-point makes at 12.1 per game.

Minnesota’s offense has been efficient overall, ranking 6th in both field goal percentage (48%) and true shooting percentage. However, they are just 22nd in scoring at 112.9 points per game.

On the road, the Timberwolves have been slightly better offensively, averaging 113.2 points compared to 112.6 at home. In terms of pace, they are 24th in the league at 97.9 possessions per game.

When it comes to defense, the Minnesota Timberwolves have been one of the best NBA team this season, allowing just 107.2 points per game. That number drops even further when they are on the road, as they have given up just 110.6 points per game away from home, which is the 2nd best mark in the league.

One reason for their success has been their ability to contest shots, as they are 7th in the NBA standings in blocked shots per game. They have also done a good job of forcing turnovers, as they are 12th in steals per game.

When it comes to defending the three-point line, the Timberwolves have been excellent, as they are 3rd in three-point shooting percentage allowed. On the season, opponents are shooting just 34.7% from three against Minnesota.

Boston Celtics Game Analysis

So far this season, the Celtics have been one of the most prolific three-point shooting teams in the league. They lead the NBA in three-point attempts per game at 42.8 and are making an average of 16.1 threes per contest (1st). In terms of scoring, the Celtics are 5th in the league with 121.2 points per game.

At home, the Celtics have been even better offensively, averaging 123.1 points per game. For the season, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 72.2% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, Boston is 10th in the league at 48%.

On the season, the Celtics are 16th in the NBA stats in assists at 26 per game. In terms of pace, they are 18th in the league at 98.8 possessions per game. When it comes to free throws, Boston is 16th in both attempts and makes at 22.3 and 17.8 per game, respectively.

When it comes to defense, the Celtics have been one of the best units in the league this season, allowing just 110.7 points per game, which is 4th in the NBA. They have been especially good at home, giving up just 108.1 points per contest, which is 5th in the league.

One area where Boston has excelled defensively is at the free-throw line, as they are giving up just 19.4 made free-throws per game, which is tops in the NBA.

Over their last five games, the Celtics have been even better on the defensive end, allowing just 111.8 points per game. During this stretch, they have been especially good at defending the three-point line, holding opponents to just 31.2% shooting from beyond the arc.

Injury Report

Here is the NBA Injury Report for both teams.

• Jaylen Clark – Achilles – Out
• Jrue Holiday – Elbow – Questionable
• Al Horford – Illness – Questionable
• Kristaps Porzingis – Right Knee – Questionable

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Boston Celtics Head-to-Head

In the last five head-to-head matchups, the Celtics have had the upper-hand, going 3-2. When looking back over the last ten head-to-head meetings between the Celtics and Timberwolves, the Celtics hold the edge with an ATS record of 7-3. The last three times that the Celtics have hosted the Timberwolves, the over/under record is 1-2 with the teams combining for an average of 252 points. The over/under record in their last three overall matchups is 2-1.

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