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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

-4.0/-108
78% BOS
+4.0/-112
22% MIN

Moneyline Pick Consensus

-170
83% BOS
+142
17% MIN

Total Pick Consensus

219.5/-110
8% UN
219.5/-110
92% OV

Stats

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

Offense/Defense

BOS
Team Stats Per Game
MIN
33
Games
32
42.1
FG
39.9
91.4
FGA
87.1
.460
FG%
.458
18.5
3Pt-FG
12.3
50.4
3Pt-FGA
35.8
.368
3Pt%
.344
23.5
2Pt-FG
27.6
41.0
2Pt-FGA
51.3
.574
2Pt%
.538
17.0
FT
15.3
21.5
FTA
19.5
.791
FT%
.787
10.9
ORB
10.7
34.6
DRB
32.6
45.5
TRB
43.2
25.7
AST
24.2
7.7
STL
9.4
5.6
BLK
4.8
11.9
TOV
15.7
16.2
PF
18.6
119.6
PTS
107.4

Defense/Offense

BOS
Team Stats Per Game
MIN
33
Games
32
41.0
FG
39.4
90.4
FGA
85.9
.454
FG%
.459
12.6
3Pt-FG
14.9
36.0
3Pt-FGA
40.0
.349
3Pt%
.372
28.5
2Pt-FG
24.5
54.4
2Pt-FGA
45.9
.523
2Pt%
.534
14.3
FT
15.5
18.1
FTA
19.7
.789
FT%
.786
10.2
ORB
9.9
34.1
DRB
33.3
44.3
TRB
43.2
24.5
AST
25.0
7.1
STL
8.4
4.1
BLK
4.8
13.5
TOV
15.9
19.1
PF
18.2
108.9
PTS
109.2

Offense/Defense

BOS
Four Factors
MIN
.562
eFG%
.529
10.6
TOV%
14.1
24.3
RB%
75.7
.186
FT/FGA
.176

Defense/Offense

BOS
Four Factors
MIN
.523
eFG%
.545
12.1
TOV%
14.4
77.2
RB%
23.3
.158
FT/FGA
.180

Offense/Defense

BOS
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
MIN
33
Games
32
42.4
FG
40.6
92.2
FGA
88.7
.460
FG%
.458
18.7
3Pt-FG
12.5
50.9
3Pt-FGA
36.5
.368
3Pt%
.344
23.7
2Pt-FG
28.1
41.3
2Pt-FGA
52.2
.574
2Pt%
.538
17.1
FT
15.6
21.7
FTA
19.8
.791
FT%
.787
11.0
ORB
10.9
34.9
DRB
33.2
45.9
TRB
44.0
25.9
AST
24.6
7.7
STL
9.6
5.6
BLK
4.8
12.0
TOV
15.9
16.4
PF
18.9
120.7
PTS
109.4

Defense/Offense

BOS
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
MIN
33
Games
32
41.4
FG
40.1
91.2
FGA
87.5
.454
FG%
.459
12.7
3Pt-FG
15.2
36.4
3Pt-FGA
40.8
.349
3Pt%
.372
28.7
2Pt-FG
25.0
54.9
2Pt-FGA
46.8
.523
2Pt%
.534
14.4
FT
15.8
18.3
FTA
20.1
.789
FT%
.786
10.3
ORB
10.1
34.4
DRB
33.9
44.7
TRB
44.0
24.7
AST
25.5
7.1
STL
8.6
4.1
BLK
4.8
13.6
TOV
16.2
19.3
PF
18.5
109.9
PTS
111.2

BOS
Analytics
MIN
26
Pythag Wins
18
7
Pythag Losses
14
10.73
Margin Of Victory
1.81
120.7
O Rtg
111.2
109.9
D Rtg
109.4
98.2
Pace
97.5
.235
FTr
.229
.552
3PAr
.466
.593
TS%
.577

Odds

  • Spread
  • MoneyLine
  • Over/Under
Open
Current
Book
BOS MIN
BOS MIN
Consensus
-5.0 (-108)
+5.0 (-113)
-4.0 (-108)
+4.0 (-111)
-4.0 (-108)
+4.0 (-110)
-4.0 (-108)
+4.0 (-112)
-4.0 (-110)
+4.0 (-110)
-4.0 (-110)
+4.0 (-110)
-3.5 (-107)
+3.5 (-112)
-4.0 (-107)
+4.0 (-114)
-4.5 (-110)
+4.5 (-110)
-4.0 (-110)
+4.0 (-110)
-4.5 (-115)
+4.5 (-110)
-3.5 (-115)
+3.5 (-105)
Open
Current
Book
BOS MIN
BOS MIN
Consensus
-175
+145
-167
+143
-192
+160
-170
+142
-180
+152
-178
+150
-152
+128
-159
+135
-190
+158
-170
+143
-190
+155
-175
+145
Open
Current
Book
Over Under
Over Under
Consensus
221.0 (-110)
221.0 (-110)
219.5 (-109)
219.5 (-110)
221.5 (-110)
221.5 (-110)
219.5 (-110)
219.5 (-110)
221.0 (-110)
221.0 (-110)
219.5 (-110)
219.5 (-110)
221.0 (-112)
221.0 (-109)
219.5 (-110)
219.5 (-110)
221.0 (-110)
221.0 (-110)
219.5 (-110)
219.5 (-110)
221.5 (-110)
221.5 (-110)
219.5 (-110)
219.5 (-110)