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Jan 2, 2025

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Boston Celtics at Minnesota Timberwolves Pick For 1/2/2025

  • Date: January 2, 2025
  • Venue: Target Center


Betting Odds

Spread:Boston Celtics -4 (-110), Minnesota Timberwolves 4 (-110)
Over/Under:219.5
Moneyline:Boston Celtics -170, Minnesota Timberwolves 150


Boston Celtics vs Minnesota Timberwolves Win Probabilities

Implied Win %:Projected Win %:
Boston Celtics - 61%Boston Celtics - 56%
Minnesota Timberwolves - 39%Minnesota Timberwolves - 44%

Implied Win % in sports betting represent the probability of an outcome as suggested by the betting odds. It's a way for bettors to gauge the likelihood of an event occurring based on the odds offered by sportsbooks.

Projected Win %, also known as projected win probability, is an estimate by ATS.io to determine the likelihood that a team will win a game or event. This projection is often based on various factors such as team performance, statistics, and historical data.

Boston Celtics vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Preview

The Boston Celtics (24-9) will face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves (17-15) in a highly anticipated matchup on Thursday night. The game is set to tip off at 7:30 PM ET at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

Despite being on the road, the Celtics enter the contest as slight favorites, with a current spread of Celtics -3.5. The Moneyline reflects this sentiment, showing the Celtics at -165 while the Timberwolves sit at +145. According to the odds, Boston boasts an implied win probability of 60%, while Minnesota's chances are pegged at 40%.

Both teams have shown strong performances lately. The Celtics have been particularly impressive, winning 21 of their last 30 games. Their most recent outing was a dominant 125-71 victory over the Toronto Raptors, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive tenacity. On the other hand, the Timberwolves have also been competitive, winning 9 of their last 15 games, although they come off a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, falling 113-105.

For those looking to wager on player props, Anthony Edwards's points total is generating significant interest. Initially set at Over 23.5 Points (-120), the prop total has since moved to 24.5 (-120), indicating sharp bettors are leaning towards the over.


Boston Celtics vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction

Final Score: Boston Celtics 109.83 vs Minnesota Timberwolves 107.58

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Consensus

Spread Pick Consensus

-3.0/-112
49% BOS
+3.0/-108
51% MIN

Moneyline Pick Consensus

-143
80% BOS
+122
20% MIN

Total Pick Consensus

215.5/-110
7% UN
215.5/-110
93% OV

Stats

  • Team Stats Per Game
  • Team Stats Per 100 Poss
  • Four Factors
  • Analytics

Offense/Defense

BOS
Team Stats Per Game
MIN
49
Games
48
41.5
FG
40.0
90.7
FGA
87.8
.458
FG%
.455
17.7
3Pt-FG
12.7
48.5
3Pt-FGA
36.6
.365
3Pt%
.346
23.8
2Pt-FG
27.3
42.2
2Pt-FGA
51.2
.564
2Pt%
.533
16.5
FT
15.3
20.9
FTA
19.6
.792
FT%
.780
10.9
ORB
11.2
33.9
DRB
31.5
44.8
TRB
42.6
25.7
AST
24.4
7.6
STL
9.2
5.7
BLK
4.6
11.8
TOV
14.9
16.3
PF
18.9
117.3
PTS
107.9

Defense/Offense

BOS
Team Stats Per Game
MIN
49
Games
48
40.6
FG
39.7
89.9
FGA
85.5
.452
FG%
.465
12.8
3Pt-FG
15.1
36.5
3Pt-FGA
39.2
.351
3Pt%
.387
27.8
2Pt-FG
24.6
53.3
2Pt-FGA
46.3
.521
2Pt%
.531
14.3
FT
16.6
18.2
FTA
21.1
.788
FT%
.785
10.6
ORB
10.5
34.0
DRB
33.1
44.6
TRB
43.7
24.1
AST
25.3
6.8
STL
8.0
4.3
BLK
4.9
13.7
TOV
15.5
18.8
PF
18.0
108.4
PTS
111.2

Offense/Defense

BOS
Four Factors
MIN
.555
eFG%
.527
10.6
TOV%
13.4
24.3
RB%
74.8
.182
FT/FGA
.175

Defense/Offense

BOS
Four Factors
MIN
.524
eFG%
.553
12.3
TOV%
14.1
76.2
RB%
25.0
.160
FT/FGA
.194

Offense/Defense

BOS
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
MIN
49
Games
48
42.3
FG
41.0
92.4
FGA
90.1
.458
FG%
.455
18.0
3Pt-FG
13.0
49.4
3Pt-FGA
37.6
.365
3Pt%
.346
24.3
2Pt-FG
28.0
43.0
2Pt-FGA
52.5
.564
2Pt%
.533
16.8
FT
15.7
21.2
FTA
20.2
.792
FT%
.780
11.1
ORB
11.5
34.5
DRB
32.3
45.6
TRB
43.8
26.2
AST
25.0
7.8
STL
9.4
5.8
BLK
4.8
12.0
TOV
15.3
16.6
PF
19.4
119.4
PTS
110.8

Defense/Offense

BOS
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
MIN
49
Games
48
41.4
FG
40.8
91.5
FGA
87.7
.452
FG%
.465
13.1
3Pt-FG
15.5
37.2
3Pt-FGA
40.2
.351
3Pt%
.387
28.3
2Pt-FG
25.2
54.3
2Pt-FGA
47.5
.521
2Pt%
.531
14.6
FT
17.0
18.5
FTA
21.7
.788
FT%
.785
10.8
ORB
10.8
34.7
DRB
34.0
45.4
TRB
44.8
24.6
AST
26.0
6.9
STL
8.2
4.4
BLK
5.0
13.9
TOV
15.9
19.2
PF
18.5
110.4
PTS
114.1

BOS
Analytics
MIN
37
Pythag Wins
29
12
Pythag Losses
19
8.84
Margin Of Victory
3.23
119.4
O Rtg
114.1
110.4
D Rtg
110.8
97.2
Pace
97.0
.230
FTr
.247
.535
3PAr
.458
.587
TS%
.587

Odds

  • Spread
  • MoneyLine
  • Over/Under
Open
Current
Book
BOS MIN
BOS MIN
Consensus
-5.0 (-107)
+5.0 (-113)
-3.0 (-107)
+3.0 (-112)
-4.0 (-112)
+4.0 (-110)
-3.0 (-112)
+3.0 (-108)
-4.0 (-106)
+4.0 (-110)
-3.0 (-106)
+3.0 (-114)
-3.5 (-108)
+3.5 (-112)
-3.0 (-108)
+3.0 (-113)
-4.5 (-110)
+4.5 (-110)
-2.5 (-110)
+2.5 (-110)
-4.5 (-115)
+4.5 (-110)
-2.5 (-115)
+2.5 (-105)
Open
Current
Book
BOS MIN
BOS MIN
Consensus
-175
+145
-143
+122
-192
+160
-155
+130
-180
+152
-142
+120
-152
+128
-141
+120
-190
+158
-135
+115
-190
+155
-145
+120
Open
Current
Book
Over Under
Over Under
Consensus
221.0 (-110)
221.0 (-110)
215.5 (-109)
215.5 (-109)
221.5 (-110)
221.5 (-110)
215.5 (-110)
215.5 (-110)
221.0 (-110)
221.0 (-110)
215.5 (-112)
215.5 (-108)
221.0 (-112)
221.0 (-109)
216.5 (-112)
216.5 (-109)
221.0 (-110)
221.0 (-110)
215.5 (-105)
215.5 (-115)
221.5 (-110)
221.5 (-110)
216.5 (-105)
216.5 (-115)

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