Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves (17-15) are 4.5-point underdogs against Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics (24-9) Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Target Center. The game begins at 7:30 PM ET on TNT, NBCS-BOS, truTV, and MAX.
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Celtics vs. Timberwolves Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this encounter expects a final score of Celtics 113, Timberwolves 110.
- Moneyline Pick: Celtics (-182)
- Total Pick: Over 219 (computer predicts 222.6 points)
- Pick ATS: Timberwolves (+4.5)
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Recent Celtics vs. Timberwolves Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/24/2024 | Celtics | -8.5 | 222 | -365 | +288 | 107-105 BOS |
| 1/10/2024 | Celtics | -10.5 | 227 | -473 | +361 | 127-120 BOS |
| 11/6/2023 | Celtics | -3 | 222 | -163 | +136 | 114-109 MIN |
Celtics 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Boston's ATS record is 13-20-0 this season.
- In games they have played as at least 4.5-point favorites this season, the Celtics are 13-19 against the spread.
- Boston's games have gone over the point total in 15 out of 32 opportunities (46.9%).
- This season, the Celtics have been favored 32 times and won 24, or 75%, of those games.
- Boston has a record of 24-8, a 75% win rate, when it's favored by -182 or more by oddsmakers this season.
Timberwolves 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Minnesota has a 13-19-0 record against the spread this season.
- The Timberwolves have a 2-1 record against the spread when an underdog by 4.5 points or more this year.
- Of Minnesota's 32 games with a set total, 15 have hit the over (46.9%).
- The Timberwolves have compiled a 2-3 record in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 40% of those games).
- When playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +152 or longer, Minnesota has gone 1-2 (33.3%).
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Celtics vs. Timberwolves Injury Report
Celtics
Celtics:
Kristaps Porzingis: Questionable (Ankle),
Jaylen Brown: Questionable (Shoulder)
Timberwolves
Timberwolves:
Robert Dillingham: Out (Ankle),
Luka Garza: Out (Ankle)
Celtics vs. Timberwolves Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Thursday, January 2, 2025
- Game time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV channel: TNT, NBCS-BOS, truTV, and MAX
- Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Arena: Target Center
- Live stream: Watch this match on Max (Regional restrictions may apply)
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