Boston Celtics at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and predictions

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The Boston Celtics (24-9) visit the Minnesota Timberwolves (17-15) on Thursday. Tip from Target Center is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Celtics vs. Timberwolves odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Celtics lead 1-0 with 107-105 home win on Nov. 24

Boston has won 2 of its last 3 games after demolishing the Toronto Raptors 125-71 on Tuesday and covering as a 16.5-point home favorite. F Jayson Tatum scored a game-high 23 points as 7 Celtics scored in double figures.

Minnesota had a 3-game winning streak snapped with a 113-105 loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday while failing to cover as a 6.5-point road underdog. G Anthony Edwards scored a team-high 20 points while the Timberwolves shot 49.4% from the field.

Celtics at Timberwolves odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 10:33 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Celtics -185 (bet $185 to win $100) | Timberwolves +150 (bet $100 to win $150)
Against the spread (ATS): Celtics -4.5 (-110) | Timberwolves +4.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 219.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Celtics at Timberwolves key injuries

Celtics

G Jaylen Brown (shoulder) questionable
C Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) questionable

Timberwolves

G Rob Dillingham (ankle) out
C Luka Garza (ankle) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Celtics at Timberwolves picks and predictions

Prediction

Celtics 115, Timberwolves 109

Moneyline

PASS.

There is minimal value on the Celtics (-185) to win on Thursday.

Against the spread

BET CELTICS -4.5 (-110).

Both Boston and Minnesota have been subpar ATS this season with Boston posting a 12-20 ATS record while Minnesota is 13-19 ATS. However, Boston is 11-3 straight up (SU) on the road while Minnesota is 9-6 SU at home.

Minnesota has failed to cover the spread in 4 of its last 6 games and in 3 straight games at home.

Over/Under

BET OVER 219.5 (-105).

The Celtics have scored 114 or more points in 4 of their last 5 games and 111-plus point in 8 of their last 10 outings. They have allowed 118 or more points in 2 of their last 3 games and have hit the Over in 3 straight.

The T-wolves have scored 112 points or more in 2 of their last 3 games while allowing 110 points or more in 6 of their last 7 contests.

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