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There are six games on Thursday, including the nationally televised Boston Celtics vs Minnesota Timberwolves matchup. The Celtics are starting a tough four-game road trip out West, while the Timberwolves are looking to get back in the win column following a loss to the OKC Thunder on New Year's Eve.
Boston currently has a record of 24-9, which is the second-best in the Eastern Conference and third in the NBA. Minnesota, on the other hand, is eighth in the West with a subpar 17-15 record.
Thursday's game is also the second and final meeting of the season between the two teams. The Celtics outlasted the Timberwolves 107-105 in Boston on Nov. 24, led by Jaylen Brown's 29 points. Anthony Edwards had 28 points, but it wasn't enough.
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Boston Celtics vs Minnesota Timberwolves Game Details and Odds
The Celtics-Timberwolves game is scheduled to take place at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota at 7:30 p.m. EST. It will be nationally televised on TNT and is available locally on NBC Sports Boston.
Fans can also watch it via live stream on NBA League Pass, FuboTV and MAX, which are paid subscriptions.
Moneyline: Celtics (-169) vs. Timberwolves (+142)
Spread: Celtics -3.5 (-110) vs. Timberwolves +3.5 (-110)
Total (O/U): Celtics o219.5 (-112) vs. Timberwolves u219.5 (-108)
Boston Celtics vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Tips
Jayson Tatum is having an MVP-caliber season, averaging 28.3 points per game. Tatum has an over/under of 25.5 points and is favored to score at least 26 points. He has not gone over 25.5 points in his last three games, but he's likely coming out of his drought.
Jaylen Brown has gone over 23.5 points three times in his past five games. He's currently favored to go under even though he's averaging 24.4 ppg. Bet on Brown to have a big game and win more money.
Anthony Edwards' scoring is down this season, averaging 24.8 ppg. Edwards has an over/under of 24.5 points and is favored to score 24 points or less. He has gone over 24.5 points just three times in his last 10 performances. Go with the odds and bet on "Ant-Man" to not get at least 25 points.
Julius Randle is favored to go over 19.5 points against the Boston Celtics. Randle is still adapting to life in Minnesota, but he's had some good games. He has scored 20 points or more in two of his last five games. Take the risk and place your money on him to go under.
Boston Celtics vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
The Minnesota Timberwolves are the underdogs against the Boston Celtics despite playing at home in the Target Center. The Timberwolves have been very inconsistent this season despite having the talent to compete with the best teams in the NBA.
The prediction is a win for the Celtics, with the Timberwolves covering the 3.5 spread and the total likely going over 219.5 points.
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