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The Timberwolves and Celtics are set to face off at 7:00 ET on NBCS. The Celtics will host the game at TD Garden in Boston, MA. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Celtics as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 224.5 points.

MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS BOSTON CELTICS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves +7

This game will be played at TD Garden at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 10th.

WHY BET THE MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 117-116 in favor of the Celtics.
  • Our projections have Jayson Tatum finishing with Jayson Tatum points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Celtics finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.1% and knocking down 18 threes.

Will Minnesota Be The Talk of TD Garden?

Heading into today's game against the Celtics, the Timberwolves are 7-point underdogs. They are currently 26-10 overall, which has them in 1st place in both the Western Conference and Northwest Division.

When playing on the road, Minnesota has an average scoring margin of +2.6 points per game. Their road record is 12-8, and they are 9-10 ATS on the road.

At home, the Timberwolves have an average scoring margin of +9.6 points per game. They are 14-2 at home this season and have failed to cover the spread in their last four home games.

So far, Minnesota has been the favorite in 28 of their 36 games and have a record of 22-6 in those games. Their ATS record as the favorite is 13-14.

In non-conference games, the Timberwolves are 8-4 compared to 18-6 in the Western Conference.

The average over/under line in Minnesota's games this season is 223.3 points. Their O/U record is 19-17, and the under has hit in their last two games.

This season, the Timberwolves are averaging 112.9 points per game, which is 22nd in the NBA. On the road, they are scoring 113.2 points per game compared to 112.6 at home. In terms of pace, Minnesota is 24th in the league.

When it comes to shooting, the Timberwolves are 6th in field goal percentage at 48%. Inside the arc, they are making 54% of their shots, which is 13th in the NBA. From beyond the arc, Minnesota is 4th in three-point shooting percentage.

So far, the Timberwolves have made an average of 12.1 three-pointers per game, which is 20th in the league. In terms of free throws, they are 10th in both attempts and makes. In terms of offensive rebounds, Minnesota is 27th in the NBA.

Coming into the game, the Timberwolves defense has held opposing team's to fewer points than the league average in 25.0% of their games. Currently, they are 1st in the NBA at 107.2 points per game allowed. In the terms of takeaways, Timberwolves are causing 14.6 turnovers per game, ranking 27th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 7th in rejections, averaging 6 blocked shots each game.

Can the Boston Offense Score Enough at Home?

Coming into today's game, the Celtics are 7-point favorites at home against the Timberwolves. Boston is currently in 1st place in the Eastern Conference and the Atlantic Division with a record of 28-8.

At home, the Celtics are a perfect 17-0 this season and have an average scoring margin of +15.0 points per game. In terms of their betting record at home, they are 10-6 ATS.

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 average scoring margin when favored is +10.0 points per game.

In non-conference games, the Celtics are 6-3 compared to 22-5 against other Eastern Conference teams. Their overall ATS record is 17-17.

On the road, the Celtics are 11-8 this season and have an average scoring margin of +6.4 points per game. Their road ATS record is 7-11.

So far, the Celtics have played in 24 games with higher over/under lines than today's line of 224.5. Overall, their O/U record is 20-16 and their games have averaged a combined 231.9 points per game.

Heading into their matchup against the Timberwolves, the Celtics are one of the top three-point shooting teams in the league. They lead the NBA in three-point attempts per game at 42.8 and are sixth in three-point shooting percentage at 37%. In terms of overall scoring, Boston is fifth in the league at 121.2 points per game.

At home, the Celtics are averaging 123.1 points per game compared to 119.5 on the road. Overall, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 72.2% of their games this season. In terms of pace, Boston is 18th in the league at 98.8 possessions per game.

When it comes to field goal percentage, the Celtics are shooting 48% on the season, which is 10th in the league. In terms of two-point shooting, Boston is third in the league at 57%. However, they are just 26th in two-point field goals made per game.

This season, the Celtics' defense is the 4th ranked defense in the NBA at 4th PPG. So far, they have held opposing offenses below the NBA scoring average in 69.4% of their games. Boston's defense is currently forcing 12.6 turnovers per game, which is 10th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 2nd in blocked shots, with an average of 6.4 rejections per game.