Celtics vs Timberwolves Thursday Prediction | NBA Picks Today, Best Bets
John Canady
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On Thursday, the Boston Celtics hit the road for a showdown with the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first of their four-game Western Conference swing. Boston enters this matchup with a 24-9 record, looking to add yet another win to their strong start to the season. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves continue to search for a winning recipe as they battle the inconsistencies of their new-look roster with a 17-15 record.
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Celtics vs Timberwolves
- Location: Target Center (Minneapolis, Minnesota) | Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: TNT
- Spread: Celtics -4.5, Moneyline: Celtics -190, Total: 219.5
Celtics vs Timberwolves Best Bet: Celtics -4.5
The Celtics enter this game looking to build off their dominant win over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday. Before that, Boston had lost five of their last ten games as the defending champions dealt with their own struggles. However, as the team slowly returns to full health, they could use the road trip to see where they truly stand against some of the best competition in the league. Although the Timberwolves’ record may not look like they’re among the best, the battled-tested Wolves won’t go down without a fight, especially on their home floor. Nonetheless, if the Cs need to build off their previous game, this could be a game where the Celtics make a statement and win by more than five points.
Celtics vs Timberwolves Best Total Bet: Over 219.5
In their lone matchup this season, the Timberwolves battled back from a 19-point deficit in the fourth quarter to make the game close down the stretch. Boston managed to pull out the win 107-105, but the low-scoring spout was one of the more uncharacteristic outings from each side. This time, an offensive shootout could lead to a final score of 118-109.
Celtics Best Player Bet: Payton Pritchard 15+ Points +130
Payton Pritchard has elevated his game to another level this season putting himself in the running for the Sixth Man of the Year award up to this point. The Oregon product is averaging 15.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.4 assists while shooting 47.1% from field goal range and 42.5% from three. As a reliable spark off the C’s bench, Pritchard’s consistency on offense has only added to Joe Mazzulla’s confidence in the guard to take any shot on the court. In his last three games, the 26-year-old has exceeded 15 points in all of them. Against Minnesota, it won’t be a surprise to see his hot streak continue.
Timberwolves Best Player Bet: Anthony Edwards 4+ Made Threes
Anthony Edwards enters this battle averaging 24.8 points per game on the season as he keeps the Wolves above .500. The former No. 1 overall pick has struggled at times, but against the Celtics, he seems to raise his level of play. In the two teams’ previous duel, Edwards finished the game with 28 points, knocking down six threes. Considering the volume of threes he shoots (9.7 attempts per game), knocking down four threes seems realistic for the Georgia alum.
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