Boston Celtics vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Saturday

NBA Betting Preview: Celtics vs Wolves

The Boston Celtics go head-to-head with the Minnesota Timberwolves in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

There’s a good opportunity to cover the spread by backing the Wolves at -7.5. We can get odds of -114 and our prediction is that they’ll overcome the Celtics.

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Boston Celtics made it back-to-back wins after a 117-114 home success over Detroit Pistons at TD Garden. Jaylen Brown poured in 33 points, with Derrick White contributing 27 and Payton Pritchard adding 16.

Minnesota Timberwolves have been beaten in their last three games. On the road at Paycom Center, Oklahoma City Thunder recently beat them 113-105. Offensively, Anthony Edwards led the way, scoring 31, while Terrence Shannon added 18 and Naz Reid 12.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Celtics beat the Wolves in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 118-115 scoreline at Target Center. The Celtics have enjoyed three consecutive victories against the Wolves. They’ve landed 8 wins from the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	10	8	0.556	114.8	110.2	4.6	6-4	4-4	2-4	7-6	7-3	2W
Timberwolves	10	8	0.556	118.8	114.2	4.6	5-3	5-5	3-3	6-7	6-4	3L

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7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. The Celtics are averaging 118.2 points, 45.9 rebounds, 26.4 assists, 7.3 steals and 5.4 blocks while shooting 48.1% from the field and 77.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 110.7 points and 43.5 rebounds per matchup.

Jaylen Brown is averaging 29.3 points, Neemias Queta 7.4 rebounds and Derrick White 5.8 assists, while Payton Pritchard averages 3.5 (43.8%) 3-pointers made.

The Wolves have won 6 and lost 4 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 120.7 points, 47.4 rebounds, 25.5 assists, 10.5 steals and 5.6 blocks per game while shooting 47.1% from the field and 76.0% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 110.9 points and 44.3 rebounds.

Anthony Edwards is averaging 30.0 points and 3.5 (37.2%) 3-pointers made. Rudy Gobert has an average of 10.8 rebounds and Julius Randle 5.7 assists.

Boston Celtics vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction & Picks

Get ahead of the game with our Boston Celtics vs Minnesota Timberwolves betting rundown, featuring our trusted match prediction, most likely correct score outcome and a fully loaded bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re confident of backing Wolves to cover the -7.5 spread in this NBA matchup. This is a more than generous line and the favorites look a value pick at -114.

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Key Celtics vs Timberwolves stats:

• The -7.5 line has been covered by Wolves in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -7.5 line has been covered by Wolves in 13 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -7.5 line has been covered by Wolves in 2 consecutive games at home.

Wolves -7.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 53.2% chance of winning. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Celtics 105 - 117 Timberwolves

There’s the chance to land amazing odds when it comes to the Wolves winning on the correct score lines. We’ll try a 117-105 victory in their favor and this should be in the right ball park.

Boston Celtics vs Minnesota Timberwolves Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The sportsbooks have Minnesota Timberwolves at -263 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 72% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Boston Celtics are trading at +215.

The spread currently stands at 7.5 and the total points line is 226.5. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. If you fancy Under 226.5, then the odds are -110.

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Moneyline

Celtics

+215

Timberwolves

-263

Point Spread

Celtics +7.5

-110

Timberwolves -7.5

-110

Total Points

Under 226.5

-110

Over 226.5

-110

Jaylen Brown is the favorite to score most points. Odds of -118 can be found for him scoring Over 28.5 points and there is -108 for him to go Under.

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 28.5

-118

Under 28.5

-108

Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)

Over 27.5

-120

Under 27.5

-106

Julius Randle (Timberwolves)

Over 20.5

-120

Under 20.5

-105

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 18.5

-122

Under 18.5

-104

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 17.5

-118

Under 17.5

-109

Jaden McDaniels (Timberwolves)

Over 14.5

-103

Under 14.5

-123

Naz Reid (Timberwolves)

Over 13.5

-109

Under 13.5

-118

Donte DiVincenzo (Timberwolves)

Over 11.5

-114

Under 11.5

-114

Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves)

Over 10.5

-114

Under 10.5

-112

Neemias Queta (Celtics)

Over 9.5

-104

Under 9.5

-123

Jordan Walsh (Celtics)

Over 5.5

-119

Under 5.5

-108

Julius Randle (Timberwolves)

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-132

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 4.5

+114

Under 4.5

-152

Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)

Over 4.5

+109

Under 4.5

-145

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 4.5

-143

Under 4.5

+109

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 4.5

-139

Under 4.5

+105

Donte DiVincenzo (Timberwolves)

Over 3.5

-116

Under 3.5

-114

Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves)

Over 11.5

+101

Under 11.5

-133

Julius Randle (Timberwolves)

Over 7.5

+112

Under 7.5

-147

Neemias Queta (Celtics)

Over 7.5

-145

Under 7.5

+109

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 5.5

-135

Under 5.5

+103

Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)

Over 5.5

-118

Under 5.5

-112

Naz Reid (Timberwolves)

Over 5.5

-147

Under 5.5

+112

Jordan Walsh (Celtics)

Over 5.5

+118

Under 5.5

-154

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 4.5

+112

Under 4.5

-147

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 4.5

+120

Under 4.5

-159

Jaden McDaniels (Timberwolves)

Over 4.5

-147

Under 4.5

+112

Donte DiVincenzo (Timberwolves)

Over 4.5

+119

Under 4.5

-156

The Wolves are 6-4 in their last 10 home games, posting 122.50 points per contest while yielding 111.70.

The Celtics have four wins and six losses in the last 10 road games, posting 106.70 points per matchup while yielding 109.30.

The Celtics beat the Wolves 118-115 when they last met at Target Center. In their previous 8 head-to-head matchups at Target Center, the Celtics have tallied six wins, compared to the Wolves with two.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O226.5	U226.5
Minnesota Timberwolves Home Stats		6-4	234.20	122.50	111.70	8	2
Boston Celtics Away Stats		4-6	216.00	106.70	109.30	3	7

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O226.5 = Games Over 226.5 Points
• U226.5 = Games Under 226.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Boston Celtics Stats

Minnesota Timberwolves Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +7.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 228.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 216.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 226.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 226.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 118.20 pts and allowed 110.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 106.70 pts and allowed 109.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 231.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 234.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 226.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 226.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 120.70 pts and allowed 110.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 122.50 pts and allowed 111.70 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.00 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 15.70 (40%)
• Free Throws Made: 15.10 (77.04%)
• Rebounds: Total 45.9, Offensive 13.10, Defensive 32.80
• Assists: 26.40
• Blocks: 5.40
• Steals: 7.30
• Turnovers : 10.80
• Personal Fouls: 23.30

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 24.00 (52%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 15.00 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 13.70 (72.87%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.8, Offensive 11.60, Defensive 31.20
• Assists: 21.70
• Blocks: 5.50
• Steals: 7.50
• Turnovers : 13.10
• Personal Fouls: 23.20

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.90 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.60 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 22.10 (75.95%)
• Rebounds: Total 47.4, Offensive 12.40, Defensive 35.00
• Assists: 25.50
• Blocks: 5.60
• Steals: 10.50
• Turnovers : 14.60
• Personal Fouls: 22.90

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.80 (57%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.90 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 21.20 (75.71%)
• Rebounds: Total 45.8, Offensive 12.60, Defensive 33.20
• Assists: 26.60
• Blocks: 5.30
• Steals: 9.50
• Turnovers : 15.30
• Personal Fouls: 21.60

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Raptors	14	5	0.737	119.2	112.5	6.7	7-2	7-3	3-1	13-2	9-1	9W
Knicks	12	6	0.667	120.7	114	6.7	9-1	3-5	3-0	9-6	7-3	3W
Celtics	10	8	0.556	114.8	110.2	4.6	6-4	4-4	2-4	7-6	7-3	2W
76ers	10	8	0.556	117.3	117.6	-0.3	5-5	5-3	5-2	9-8	5-5	1W
Nets	3	15	0.167	108.9	119.4	-10.5	0-9	3-6	1-7	3-12	2-8	3L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	15	4	0.789	118.8	112.8	6	8-2	7-2	4-2	11-4	8-2	2L
Cavaliers	12	8	0.6	119	115.5	3.5	8-3	4-5	5-0	10-7	5-5	2L
Bulls	9	9	0.5	121	124.2	-3.2	6-2	3-7	1-3	6-6	3-7	2L
Bucks	8	12	0.4	115.5	118.6	-3.1	5-6	3-6	2-3	6-8	2-8	7L
Pacers	3	16	0.158	110.1	119.5	-9.4	3-6	0-10	0-4	2-8	2-8	1W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Heat	13	6	0.684	122.9	117.2	5.7	9-1	4-5	2-1	8-3	8-2	6W
Hawks	12	8	0.6	117.8	115.7	2.1	4-4	8-4	3-1	6-6	7-3	1W
Magic	12	8	0.6	119.3	114.1	5.2	7-3	5-5	3-2	9-7	8-2	2W
Hornets	5	14	0.263	115.7	120.6	-4.9	4-6	1-8	1-4	4-9	2-8	1W
Wizards	2	16	0.111	112.4	127.7	-15.3	1-6	1-10	1-2	1-12	1-9	1L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	18	1	0.947	122.1	105.6	16.5	9-0	9-1	3-1	14-1	10-0	10W
Nuggets	13	4	0.765	123.8	113.8	10	6-2	7-2	2-1	11-3	8-2	1W
Timberwolves	10	8	0.556	118.8	114.2	4.6	5-3	5-5	3-3	6-7	6-4	3L
Trail Blazers	8	11	0.421	118.4	121.1	-2.7	3-5	5-6	3-2	7-8	3-7	1L
Jazz	5	12	0.294	118.1	125.5	-7.4	4-5	1-7	0-4	2-9	2-8	4L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	13	4	0.765	118.3	114.8	3.5	5-2	8-2	2-1	10-3	8-2	5W
Suns	12	7	0.632	116.8	112.6	4.2	8-3	4-4	4-2	11-6	8-2	1W
Warriors	10	10	0.5	115.1	114.5	0.6	6-2	4-8	3-1	9-6	5-5	1L
Clippers	5	13	0.278	112.2	118.2	-6	3-5	2-8	1-4	4-7	2-8	2L
Kings	5	14	0.263	111.6	123.1	-11.5	3-6	2-8	1-3	4-12	2-8	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	12	4	0.75	121.1	110.4	10.7	5-2	7-2	2-1	5-3	8-2	2W
Spurs	12	5	0.706	118.1	111.6	6.5	8-2	4-3	5-0	7-5	7-3	1W
Grizzlies	7	12	0.368	113.4	117.5	-4.1	4-6	3-6	4-2	6-6	4-6	1W
Mavericks	5	14	0.263	109.5	115.5	-6	4-9	1-5	1-5	2-9	3-7	2L
Pelicans	3	16	0.158	111.5	122.5	-11	2-9	1-7	1-5	1-14	1-9	1L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	15	4	0.789	118.8	112.8	6	8-2	7-2	4-2	11-4	8-2	2L
Raptors	14	5	0.737	119.2	112.5	6.7	7-2	7-3	3-1	13-2	9-1	9W
Heat	13	6	0.684	122.9	117.2	5.7	9-1	4-5	2-1	8-3	8-2	6W
Knicks	12	6	0.667	120.7	114	6.7	9-1	3-5	3-0	9-6	7-3	3W
Cavaliers	12	8	0.6	119	115.5	3.5	8-3	4-5	5-0	10-7	5-5	2L
Hawks	12	8	0.6	117.8	115.7	2.1	4-4	8-4	3-1	6-6	7-3	1W
Magic	12	8	0.6	119.3	114.1	5.2	7-3	5-5	3-2	9-7	8-2	2W
Celtics	10	8	0.556	114.8	110.2	4.6	6-4	4-4	2-4	7-6	7-3	2W
76ers	10	8	0.556	117.3	117.6	-0.3	5-5	5-3	5-2	9-8	5-5	1W
Bulls	9	9	0.5	121	124.2	-3.2	6-2	3-7	1-3	6-6	3-7	2L
Bucks	8	12	0.4	115.5	118.6	-3.1	5-6	3-6	2-3	6-8	2-8	7L
Hornets	5	14	0.263	115.7	120.6	-4.9	4-6	1-8	1-4	4-9	2-8	1W
Nets	3	15	0.167	108.9	119.4	-10.5	0-9	3-6	1-7	3-12	2-8	3L
Pacers	3	16	0.158	110.1	119.5	-9.4	3-6	0-10	0-4	2-8	2-8	1W
Wizards	2	16	0.111	112.4	127.7	-15.3	1-6	1-10	1-2	1-12	1-9	1L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	18	1	0.947	122.1	105.6	16.5	9-0	9-1	3-1	14-1	10-0	10W
Lakers	13	4	0.765	118.3	114.8	3.5	5-2	8-2	2-1	10-3	8-2	5W
Nuggets	13	4	0.765	123.8	113.8	10	6-2	7-2	2-1	11-3	8-2	1W
Rockets	12	4	0.75	121.1	110.4	10.7	5-2	7-2	2-1	5-3	8-2	2W
Spurs	12	5	0.706	118.1	111.6	6.5	8-2	4-3	5-0	7-5	7-3	1W
Suns	12	7	0.632	116.8	112.6	4.2	8-3	4-4	4-2	11-6	8-2	1W
Timberwolves	10	8	0.556	118.8	114.2	4.6	5-3	5-5	3-3	6-7	6-4	3L
Warriors	10	10	0.5	115.1	114.5	0.6	6-2	4-8	3-1	9-6	5-5	1L
Trail Blazers	8	11	0.421	118.4	121.1	-2.7	3-5	5-6	3-2	7-8	3-7	1L
Grizzlies	7	12	0.368	113.4	117.5	-4.1	4-6	3-6	4-2	6-6	4-6	1W
Jazz	5	12	0.294	118.1	125.5	-7.4	4-5	1-7	0-4	2-9	2-8	4L
Clippers	5	13	0.278	112.2	118.2	-6	3-5	2-8	1-4	4-7	2-8	2L
Kings	5	14	0.263	111.6	123.1	-11.5	3-6	2-8	1-3	4-12	2-8	1L
Mavericks	5	14	0.263	109.5	115.5	-6	4-9	1-5	1-5	2-9	3-7	2L
Pelicans	3	16	0.158	111.5	122.5	-11	2-9	1-7	1-5	1-14	1-9	1L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	18	1	0.947	122.1	105.6	16.5	9-0	9-1	3-1	14-1	10-0	10W
Pistons	15	4	0.789	118.8	112.8	6	8-2	7-2	4-2	11-4	8-2	2L
Nuggets	13	4	0.765	123.8	113.8	10	6-2	7-2	2-1	11-3	8-2	1W
Lakers	13	4	0.765	118.3	114.8	3.5	5-2	8-2	2-1	10-3	8-2	5W
Rockets	12	4	0.75	121.1	110.4	10.7	5-2	7-2	2-1	5-3	8-2	2W
Raptors	14	5	0.737	119.2	112.5	6.7	7-2	7-3	3-1	13-2	9-1	9W
Spurs	12	5	0.706	118.1	111.6	6.5	8-2	4-3	5-0	7-5	7-3	1W
Heat	13	6	0.684	122.9	117.2	5.7	9-1	4-5	2-1	8-3	8-2	6W
Knicks	12	6	0.667	120.7	114	6.7	9-1	3-5	3-0	9-6	7-3	3W
Suns	12	7	0.632	116.8	112.6	4.2	8-3	4-4	4-2	11-6	8-2	1W
Hawks	12	8	0.6	117.8	115.7	2.1	4-4	8-4	3-1	6-6	7-3	1W
Cavaliers	12	8	0.6	119	115.5	3.5	8-3	4-5	5-0	10-7	5-5	2L
Magic	12	8	0.6	119.3	114.1	5.2	7-3	5-5	3-2	9-7	8-2	2W
Celtics	10	8	0.556	114.8	110.2	4.6	6-4	4-4	2-4	7-6	7-3	2W
Timberwolves	10	8	0.556	118.8	114.2	4.6	5-3	5-5	3-3	6-7	6-4	3L
76ers	10	8	0.556	117.3	117.6	-0.3	5-5	5-3	5-2	9-8	5-5	1W
Bulls	9	9	0.5	121	124.2	-3.2	6-2	3-7	1-3	6-6	3-7	2L
Warriors	10	10	0.5	115.1	114.5	0.6	6-2	4-8	3-1	9-6	5-5	1L
Trail Blazers	8	11	0.421	118.4	121.1	-2.7	3-5	5-6	3-2	7-8	3-7	1L
Bucks	8	12	0.4	115.5	118.6	-3.1	5-6	3-6	2-3	6-8	2-8	7L
Grizzlies	7	12	0.368	113.4	117.5	-4.1	4-6	3-6	4-2	6-6	4-6	1W
Jazz	5	12	0.294	118.1	125.5	-7.4	4-5	1-7	0-4	2-9	2-8	4L
Clippers	5	13	0.278	112.2	118.2	-6	3-5	2-8	1-4	4-7	2-8	2L
Hornets	5	14	0.263	115.7	120.6	-4.9	4-6	1-8	1-4	4-9	2-8	1W
Mavericks	5	14	0.263	109.5	115.5	-6	4-9	1-5	1-5	2-9	3-7	2L
Kings	5	14	0.263	111.6	123.1	-11.5	3-6	2-8	1-3	4-12	2-8	1L
Nets	3	15	0.167	108.9	119.4	-10.5	0-9	3-6	1-7	3-12	2-8	3L
Pacers	3	16	0.158	110.1	119.5	-9.4	3-6	0-10	0-4	2-8	2-8	1W
Pelicans	3	16	0.158	111.5	122.5	-11	2-9	1-7	1-5	1-14	1-9	1L
Wizards	2	16	0.111	112.4	127.7	-15.3	1-6	1-10	1-2	1-12	1-9	1L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

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