The Boston Celtics are 5-1 SU since the all-star break and enter Thursday’s contest with the Minnesota Timberwolves trailing the Toronto Raptors by 2 ½ games for the top spot in the Eastern Conference. The Celtics have had no problem covering the spread on the road, going 4-1 SU and 5-0 ATS in their past five away from Massachusetts.
Sportsbook opened the Celtics as 2-point road favorites with a total of 214.
- The total has gone UNDER in seven of the Celtics’ last nine games with a closing total of 214.0 or more.
- The total has gone UNDER in seven of the Celtics’ last 10 games on the road against the Timberwolves.
- The Celtics are 17-4 SU in their last 21 games against the Timberwolves.
Boston is concluding a three-game road trip in Minny and may be without the services of superstar point guard Kyrie Irving. Irving, who’s been hampered by a knee injury, didn’t play against the Chicago Bulls on Monday but the Celtics still emerged with a lopsided 105-89 victory. The Celtics are 5-2 SU without Irving this season.
The Timberwolves are no stranger to injury issues either. Minnesota has been playing without all-star guard Jimmy Butler, and the Wolves are 4-6 SU without him on the year. Minny has suffered back-to-back road losses to Portland and Utah, which means their bettors will be happy to see them return to Minneapolis. The T-Wolves are 25-7 SU at home in 2017-18 and got a full five days of rest following the setback to Utah.
When the Timberwolves have returned home of late, they’ve been downright unstoppable. Minnesota is 12-0 SU in its past 12 home contests after playing consecutive games on the road.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Minnesota Timberwolves opened as 1-point underdogs at online sportsbook Sportsbook, while the NBA total line was sitting around 214 at Sportsbook for those who prefer OVER/UNDER betting on the total amount of points scored.
OddsShark computer prediction formulas pick a 113-109 win for the Celtics on Thursday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Boston Celtics vs Minnesota Timberwolves Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Minnesota Timberwolves are 38-28 so far on the NBA season, and 30-34-2 vs the spread betting line. The Boston Celtics, meanwhile, are 45-20 and 39-24-2 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Minnesota go 36-29-1 and the Celtics go 33-31-1 on the total. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Minnesota vs Boston injuries news.
The OddsShark betting Power Rankings have the Timberwolves at No. 19 and the Celtics at No. 8 heading into this NBA contest.
Statistical Matchup
In rebounding, the battle of the boards features Minnesota's No. 24-rated NBA squad against Boston's No. 8-rated roster. When it comes to long-range shooting, Minnesota rates No. 29 in the league with 7.92 treys per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 6 with 11.77 per outing.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Celtics got 21 points from Jaylen Brown as Boston ran past Chicago 105-89 on Monday at United Center.
Andrew Wiggins went off for 27 points and added 3 rebounds but it wasn't enough as Utah defeated Minnesota 116-108 at Vivint Smart Home Arena.
- Boston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
- Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games
- Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- Minnesota is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games
- The total has gone OVER in 9 of Minnesota's last 11 games
- Minnesota is 11-3 ATS in its last 14 games at home
- Minnesota is 15-1 SU in its last 16 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Boston home to Indiana, Sunday, March 11
Minnesota home to Golden State, Sunday, March 11
