Celtics vs Timberwolves Prediction and NBA Tips - 11 January 2024
Last updated: Jan 11, 2024, 12:11AM | Published: Jan 10, 2024, 11:09AM
The Boston Celtics will square off with the Minnesota Timberwolves in NBA action at TD Garden on Thursday, commencing at 11:00am AEDT.
With the likes of Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Jrue Holiday, the Celtics are up against a Timberwolves team that includes Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns and Naz Reid.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Celtics vs Timberwolves game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Celtics vs Timberwolves
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Boston-Minnesota NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Celtics a 78% chance of defeating the Timberwolves at TD Garden.
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Celtics vs Timberwolves: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at TD Garden are listed below:
- Head to Head: Celtics $1.22, Timberwolves $5.40
- Line: Celtics -10.5 ($1.89), Timberwolves +10.5 ($2.08)
- Total (Over/Under 227.5 Points): Over $1.97, Under $1.98
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Celtics at $1.22 and the Timberwolves at $5.40.
The Celtics are listed as 10.5-point favourites against the Timberwolves, with odds of $1.89 currently available at Betfair.
For the underdog Timberwolves (+10.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.08.
The Over/Under for total points scored has been set at 227.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.97 and odds for the Under at $1.98.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Timberwolves (+10.5) have a 55% chance of covering the line, while the 227.5-point Over/Under has a 51% chance of staying Under.
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Celtics vs Timberwolves: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Minnesota at $5.40 with Betfair (3.1% edge)
- Line: Timberwolves +10.5 at $2.08 with Betfair (55% probability) 🔥
- Total Points: Under 227.5 at $1.98 with Betfair (51% probability)
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Celtics vs Timberwolves: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Celtics vs Timberwolves at TD Garden this Thursday has the Celtics winning 117-108.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full coverage of Boston vs Minnesota on Thursday, including pre-game predictions, free betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Celtics vs Timberwolves: Player Props
Looking for Minnesota vs Boston player props? Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to predict key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Jayson Tatum is expected to lead the Celtics with 24 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists, while Anthony Edwards is projected to have 26 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the Timberwolves.
Celtics Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | 24 | 9 | 4 |
| Jaylen Brown | 20 | 5 | 3 |
| Jrue Holiday | 15 | 6 | 6 |
| Derrick White | 14 | 4 | 4 |
| Payton Pritchard | 8 | 4 | 3 |
Timberwolves Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 26 | 6 | 5 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 24 | 8 | 3 |
| Naz Reid | 21 | 7 | 2 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 14 | 4 | 2 |
| Kyle Anderson | 8 | 4 | 5 |
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Boston vs Minnesota game at TD Garden.
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Celtics vs Timberwolves: Preview
The NBA game between the Celtics and Timberwolves at TD Garden is scheduled to commence at 11:00am AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Boston Celtics vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- Date: Thursday 11 January 2024
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: TD Garden
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our Boston vs Minnesota predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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