The Timberwolves are ready to clash with the Boston Celtics on Monday, Nov 6. Today’s matchup is set to tip off at 8:00 ET and will be televised on NBCS. Boston enters this game as 4-point favorites, and the over/under total is currently at 223.5. Can the Celtics pull this one out as the favorite? Below you will find our Timberwolves vs. Celtics player props and predictions.
Timberwolves vs. Celtics Odds
- Spread: Celtics -4
- Total 223.5
Game Info
- Date: Monday, Nov 6
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: Target Center, Minneapolis MN
- TV: NBCS
Celtics Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Celtics have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 2-2-1 vs. the spread.
- Through their last three road contests, the Celtics offense has averaged 119 points per game while allowing an average of 108. Boston posted an overall record of 3-0 while going 1-1-1 ATS.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Celtics have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their ATS record was 2-0-1 in these scenarios.
Timberwolves Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Timberwolves have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Through their last three home games, Minnesota has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 105 points per game.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Timberwolves have a straight up record of 2-3 and an ATS mark of 3-2.
Will Boston Grab The Win at Target Center?
With an overall record of 5-0, the Celtics are focused on adding to their five-game winning streak coming into today’s matchup. Currently, the team holds the top spot in the Eastern Conference and the Atlantic division.
This year’s Boston offense is defined by their leading points per game average of 126.4, making them the top-ranked team in the NBA. They possess an average of 100 possessions per game, placing them 13th in the league. However, when it comes to free throw attempts per game, they rank 28th with an average of 21.4 attempts.
Boston’s offense is currently ranked 6th in the NBA with a three-point percentage of 38%. They have attempted the second-highest number of three-point shots per game at 42.2. Furthermore, their effective field goal percentage of 59% places them 4th in the league.
This season, the Celtics’ defense is ranked 4th in the league with an effective field goal percentage of 49.6. They also rank 7th in the league for allowing 108 points per game and 6th in the league for averaging 6.2 blocked shots per game.
Can the Timberwolves Grab a Win at Home?
Today’s game is crucial for the Timberwolves, as they seek to avoid falling back to .500, having a record of 3-2 through five games. The team is presently 5th in the Western Conference and 2nd in the Northwest division.
This year, the Minnesota offense has an average of 109.2 points per game, ranking 21st in the NBA. They also rank 5th in the league with 97.2 possessions per game and hold a field goal percentage of 46%, which ranks 3rd.
In terms of the Minnesota offense in the 2023-2024 season, the team has a three-point percentage of 37%, attempts 28.6 per game, and an effective field goal percentage of 52%. In the NBA, the Timberwolves rank 14th, 15th, and 8th in these respective categories.
Minnesota’s comes into the game with their defense ranking 2nd in the league for allowing an average of 15 free throw attempts per game and a 42.8% field goal percentage. Additionally, they rank 1st in the league for allowing an average of 99.6 points per game.
Timberwolves vs. Celtics Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Jaylen Brown and his points prop of 22.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -111 while the under is at -123. Our model predicts that Jaylen Brown will finish with 19 points, 5 rebounds, and 2. As for his points prop, we favor the under at 22.5.
The Prop: Jaylen Brown Under 22.5 Points (-123)
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Timberwolves vs. Celtics Predictions
The Timberwolves come in as the underdog at +4, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 223.5, and given that our model is projecting 217 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: Timberwolves +4