Minnesota Timberwolves vs Boston Celtics Prediction, Pick and Preview, March 27 (3/27): NBA
- Lm Tipster
- Mar 27, 2022, 1:09:44 AM
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Odds
| Time | 6:00 p.m. EST |
| Twolves money line | +200 |
| Twolves spread | +6.5 |
| Celtics money line | -250 |
| Celtics spread | -6.5 |
| Over / under | 227.5 |
2021-2022 season stats
| Minnesota Timberwolves | Boston Celtics | |
| Record | 43-32 | 46-28 |
| Road / home record | 18-19 | 25-12 |
| Streak | W1 | W5 |
| Points per game | 115.43 | 110.42 |
| Points allowed per game | 111.91 | 103.76 |
| Rebounds per game | 44.76 | 46.09 |
| Rebounds allowed per game | 45.95 | 44.12 |
| Over / under record | 44-31 | 35-38-1 |
Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves travel to Boston to take on the Celtics on Sunday. This is the second time these teams face off this season, Minnesota won the last game 108-103 at home. Both teams played without their All-Stars.
MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES
The Twolves have won 3 of their last 5 games and are 18-19 on the road so far this season with a 43-32 record overall ranking 3rd in the northwest division. Minnesota is 14-12 against teams in the Eastern Conference.
Robert Williams III is averaging 9.9 points, 9.6 rebounds and 2.2 blocks for the Celtics. Tatum is averaging 4.7 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Boston.
In their last 10 games the Twolves are 7-3, averaging 123.0 points, 47.3 rebounds, 25.4 assists, 8.5 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 46.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 109.7 points.
BOSTON CELTICS
The Celtics have won 5 games in a row and are 25-12 at home this season with a 46-28 record overall, ranking 2nd in the Atlantic division. Boston is 16-12 against teams in the Western Conference.
Marcus Smart is averaging 12.1 points, 5.7 assists and 1.7 steals for the Celtics. Tatum is averaging 34.4 points over the last 10 games for Boston.
In their last 10 games, the Celtics are 9-1, averaging 118.4 points, 44.2 rebounds, 27.1 assists, 7.6 steals and 5.6 blocks per game while shooting 50.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 103.5 points per game.
INJURIES: Al Horford is out.
BETTING TRENDS
Minnesota are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 games.
Minnesota are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games against Boston.
Boston are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
Boston are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home.
Prediction
The #1 offense vs the #1 defense in the NBA meet again. The Celtics are on fire right now, currently on a 5 game winning streak and scoring an average of 118.4 ppg in their last 10 games. The Twolves have won 7 of their last 10 games and are scoring 123 ppg in the last 10 games. Last time these two faced off both played without their stars so expect a higher score on this one. Even with Boston allowing just 103.5 ppg this game will be determined by the offenses. Take the over.
PICK: Over 225.5 (-110)
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