Minnesota Timberwolves at Boston Celtics 1/10/24 - NBA Betting Picks and Odds
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Boston Celtics
NBA: 7:00 PM EST
Jan. 10, 2024
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : BOS -6.5 ; O/U 224.5
The Minnesota Timberwolves continue a road trip Wednesday night with a game in Boston against the Boston Celtics. Minnesota is 15 games above .500 having lost three of the last five following a seven point loss to the Dallas Mavericks in their last outing. Defensively Minnesota was outmatched giving up 115 points including sixty in the first half on 45.3% shooting from the floor. Offensively the Timberwolves did shoot the ball well making 43.6% of their shots and knocked down 13 triples but made just 61.9% of their free throws and turned the ball over 13 times leading to the loss.
Anthony Edwards led the way for the Minnesota offense with 36 points and 10 rebounds on 27 shots and 37 minutes. Karl-Anthony Towns chipped in 24 points and Rudy Gobert added nine points and 17 rebounds. Naz Reid led the way off the Minnesota bench with 15 points in 27 minutes.
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The Boston Celtics return home Wednesday night 20 games above .500 this season following a two point loss to the Indiana Pacers on Monday. Offensively Boston was phenomenal making 52.2% of the shots and knocked down 17 long balls leading to 131 points, but 15 turnovers cost them the win. Defensively the Celtics were obliterated giving up 133 points on nearly 53% shooting and 47.5% from beyond the arc.
Jaylen Brown led the way for the Boston offense with 40 points on 26 shots in 38 minutes. Jrue Holiday chipped in 21 points and Kristaps Porzingis added nineteen points in 38 minutes. Peyton Pritchard led the way off the Boston bench with 14 points on six shots in 23 minutes.
Recent Betting Trends:
Minnesota are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games on the road.
Minnesota are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games.
Minnesota are 14-6 SU in their last 20 games.
The Boston Celtics have hit the 1H Moneyline in 65 of their last 85 games
The Boston Celtics have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 60 of their last 98 games
Free Betting Pick: Boston Celtics -6.5
These are 2 of the best teams in the league coming into Wednesday as each has hit a rough patch as of late. Look for both teams to play well here as each looks to get back on track. Take the Celtics to thrive in front of their home fans to do the work to get the home win. Final Score Prediction, Boston Celtics win and cover 117-105.