Timberwolves vs Celtics Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Nov. 24

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Nov 24, 2024, 9:01 AM
  • The Celtics are -8.5 favorites vs. the Timberwolves
  • Total (Over/Under): 221.5 points
  • Watch the game on NBSB | FDSN

The Minnesota Timberwolves visit TD Garden to take on the Boston Celtics on Sunday. Tipoff is scheduled for 3:30pm EST in Boston, MA.

The Celtics are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-105).

The Timberwolves vs Celtics Over/Under is 221.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Timberwolves are 5-10 against the spread, while the Celtics are 7-9 against the spread.


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Timberwolves vs. Celtics Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Minnesota Timberwolves+8.5 -115O 221.5 -110+260
Boston Celtics -8.5 -105U 221.5 -110-350

Celtics vs Timberwolves Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Celtics will win Sunday‘s game with 79.6% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Timberwolves and Celtics.

Celtics vs Timberwolves Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Timberwolves will cover the spread for Sunday‘s game with 64.4% confidence.


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  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have covered the 3Q Spread in 63 of their last 98 games (+23.78 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 28 of their last 43 away games (+10.60 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 40 of their last 68 games (+10.45 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the Game Total Over in 25 of their last 39 games (+9.60 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 31 away games (+8.30 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 63 of their last 97 games (+27.38 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1H Moneyline in 50 of their last 65 games (+19.92 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 41 of their last 60 games (+19.23 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 65 of their last 98 games (+16.83 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1H Spread in 60 of their last 98 games (+15.40 Units / 13% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Timberwolves have gone 5-10 (-6.05 Units / -36.56% ROI).

  • 8-7 against the Moneyline (-10.7 Units / -20.15% ROI)
  • 9-6 against the Over for game total points (+2.4 Units / 14.55% ROI)
  • 6-9 against the Under for game total points (-3.9 Units / -23.64% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 7-9 (-2.9 Units / -16.48% ROI).

  • 13-3 against the Moneyline (-4.45 Units / -4.43% ROI)
  • 8-8 against the Over for game total points (-0.8 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • 8-8 against the Under for game total points (-0.8 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 99 games (-41.20 Units / -36% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 30 of their last 82 games (-29.20 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 21 of their last 52 games (-28.82 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the Moneyline in 31 of their last 39 games at home (-21.60 Units / -8% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only covered the 4Q Spread in 18 of their last 52 games (-19.60 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 47 of their last 99 games (-42.40 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only covered the 1H Spread in 41 of their last 99 games (-25.90 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 22 of their last 55 games (-25.60 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only covered the 1Q Spread in 41 of their last 99 games (-25.00 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 40 of their last 99 games (-24.45 Units / -21% ROI)

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Minnesota Timberwolves: Keys to the Game vs. the Boston Celtics

The Timberwolves are 27-5 (.844) when scoring 15 or more fastbreak points since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .570

The Timberwolves were 24-2 (.923) when scoring 15 or more fastbreak points last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .566

The Timberwolves are 20-7 (.741) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2023-24 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .606

The Timberwolves were 48-20 (.706) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds last season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .511

Boston Celtics: Keys to the Game vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves

The Celtics are 44-9 (.830) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .582

The Celtics were 34-8 (.810) when scoring 15 or more second chance points last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .549

The Celtics are 64-12 (.842) when making 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .644

The Celtics are 69-10 (.873) when scoring 110 or more points since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .658

Minnesota Timberwolves Offensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves have averaged 12.2 fast break points per game (584 points/48 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 15.0

The Timberwolves shot 39% from three (1,037/2,681) last season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Timberwolves are shooting 39% from three (1,270/3,295) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Timberwolves have an eFG% of 56% this season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 54%

Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have made 16.2 three-pointers per game on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.7

The Celtics have made 16.5 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.7

The Celtics have made 17.5 three-pointers per game at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.1

The Celtics made 16.5 three-pointers per game last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.8

Minnesota Timberwolves Defensive Stats & Trends

The Timberwolves have allowed a TS% of 48% in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 51%

The Timberwolves allowed an eFG% of 50% at home last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 54%

The Timberwolves averaged 36.2 defensive rebounds per game (2,971 rebounds/82 games) last season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Timberwolves averaged 6.0 blocks per game (496 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

Boston Celtics Defensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics averaged 37.9 defensive rebounds per game (3,109 rebounds/82 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Celtics have averaged 37.5 defensive rebounds per game (3,678 rebounds/98 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Celtics allowed an average of 1.19 points per shot (8,957 points/7,515 shots) last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 1.28

The Celtics averaged 6.6 blocks per game (538 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1


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