Timberwolves vs Celtics Prediction and NBA Tips - 3 January 2025
Last updated: Jan 3, 2025, 12:33AM | Published: Jan 1, 2025, 10:11PM
The Minnesota Timberwolves will face the Boston Celtics in NBA action at Target Center on Friday, beginning at 11:30am AEDT.
Led by the likes of Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle and Naz Reid, the Timberwolves are up against a Celtics team that includes Jayson Tatum, Derrick White and Payton Pritchard.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Timberwolves vs Celtics game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Minnesota vs Boston NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Celtics a 62% chance of defeating the Timberwolves at Target Center.
Timberwolves vs Celtics: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Target Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Timberwolves $2.15, Celtics $1.74
- Line: Timberwolves +2.5 ($1.95), Celtics -2.5 ($1.87)
- Total (Over/Under 215.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Timberwolves at $2.15 and the Celtics at $1.74.
The Timberwolves are 2.5-point underdogs against the Celtics, with odds of $1.95 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Celtics (-2.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.87.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 215.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Celtics (-2.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 215.5-point over/under is expected to go over 52% of the time.
Timberwolves vs Celtics: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Boston at $1.74 with Bet365
- Line: Celtics -2.5 at $1.87 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 215.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Timberwolves vs Celtics best bets are based on world-class modelling and betting experience to bring you the best possible advice 24/7.
Timberwolves vs Celtics: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Timberwolves vs Celtics at Target Center on Friday is the Celtics winning 110-106.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Minnesota vs Boston game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Timberwolves vs Celtics: Player Props
Betting on Boston vs Minnesota player props? Stats Insider uses the best data available to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Anthony Edwards is expected to lead the Timberwolves with 24 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, while Jayson Tatum is projected to finish with 24 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the Celtics.
Timberwolves Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 24 | 6 | 5 |
| Julius Randle | 21 | 7 | 4 |
| Naz Reid | 12 | 4 | 1 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | 12 | 4 | 3 |
| Rudy Gobert | 10 | 9 | 1 |
Celtics Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | 24 | 9 | 4 |
| Derrick White | 15 | 5 | 4 |
| Payton Pritchard | 13 | 4 | 3 |
| Jrue Holiday | 12 | 4 | 4 |
| Al Horford | 11 | 6 | 3 |
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting predictions before the Minnesota vs Boston match-up.
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Timberwolves vs Celtics: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Timberwolves and Celtics at Target Center is scheduled to start at 11:30am AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Boston Celtics
- Date: Friday 3 January 2025
- Time: 11:30am AEDT
- Venue: Target Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Minnesota vs Boston predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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