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NBA: Minnesota Timberwolves (25-10) at Boston Celtics (28-8)
By Sam Batz
When: Wednesday, January 10th at 7:00 PM EST
Where: TD Garden, Boston, MA
Watch On: Bally Sports/NBA League Pass
Matchup: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Boston Celtics
The NBA regular season continues tomorrow night with a highly anticipated matchup between the two best teams in the NBA, the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Boston Celtics. The Timberwolves are No. 1 in the West with a 25-10 record, while the Celtics are No. 1 in the East, and the NBA, with a 28-8 record. Most of Boston’s wins have come at home, where they are 17-0. Minnesota is looking to be the first team to win in Boston this season, but the odds are not in their favor. The Celtics enter the contest as 6-point favorites, and as favorites at home, you guessed it, Boston is undefeated. The Timberwolves have an uphill climb, but if anyone can beat the Celtics at home, it’s Minnesota.
Timberwolves vs. Celtics Odds
Team | Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota Timberwolves | +6 (-110) | Ov 223.5 (-110) | +190 |
Boston Celtics | -6 (-110) | Un 223.5 (-110) | -230 |
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Timberwolves vs. Celtics Odds Breakdown
If you take the Timberwolves Moneyline (+190): You can bet $100 to profit $190, for a total payout of $290, if the Timberwolves win.
If you take the Celtics Moneyline (-230): You can risk $230 to win $100, for a total payout of $330, if the Celtics win.
If you take the Timberwolves to Cover the +6 Point Spread (-110): You can risk $110 to win $100, for a total payout of $210, if the Timberwolves win the game, or lose by fewer than 6 points.
If you take the Celtics to Cover the -6 Point Spread (-110): You can risk $110 to win $100, for a total payout of $210, if the Celtics win the game by at least 6 points.
If you take the Over on the 223.5 point total (-110): You can risk $110 to win $100, for a total payout of $210, if the Timberwolves and Celtics combine for more than 223.5 points.
If you take the Under on the 223.5 point total (-110): You can risk $110 to win $100, for a total payout of $210, if the Timberwolves and Celtics combine for fewer than 223.5 points.
Timberwolves vs. Celtics Betting Trends
Minnesota Timberwolves
- 16-16-3 ATS this season
- 8-9-2 ATS on the road
- 18-16-1 O/U record on the season
- 12-7 O/U record on the road
- 4-5 as UNDERDOGS this season
- 2-5 as UNDERDOGS on the road
Boston Celtics
- 18-16-2 ATS this season
- 11-6 ATS at home
- 20-16 O/U record on the season
- 9-8 O/U record at home
- 27-8 as FAVORITES
- 17-0 as FAVORITES at home
Timberwolves vs. Celtics Game Predictions
Take the Boston Celtics to win this game. The Celtics remain the only undefeated team in their home stadium, and until they prove me wrong, I’m going to keep taking Boston’s moneyline when they are home. Conversely, the Timberwolves are 11-8 (win-rate: 57.9%) on the road, averaging 113.3 points per game, while the Celtics average 123.1 points per game at home, 10-points more than Minnesota. Don’t bet against Boston at home, you won’t win.
Additionally, Boston covers 64.7% of their home games. The spread is at 6 points, and if both Boston and Minnesota hit their home and away point averages, the Celtics will easily cover. The Timberwolves won’t be in a good spot for this matchup, as Minnesota will be on the backend of a back-to-back, while the Celtics will have had a day to rest. Boston will come out fresh, ready to extend their home game winning streak, while Minnesota will have heavy legs from playing the day before. In the matchup between the No. 1 team in the West, and the No. 1 team in the East, go with the East.
Moneyline Pick: Boston Celtics (-230)
ATS Pick: Boston Celtics (-6)
O/U Pick: Under (223.5)
Prediction: Timberwolves 106; Celtics 115
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