The Boston Celtics hit the road to face the Minnesota Timberwolves in one of eight league games on Saturday.
The Celtics are eighth in the Eastern Conference with a 10-8 record. They have won four of their last five, though, including a 117-114 home win against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday.
Celtics guard Jaylen Brown recorded 33 points, 10 rebounds and five assists. Derrick White added 27 points, seven rebounds and three assists.
The Timberwolves, on the other hand, are seventh in the Western Conference with a 10-8 record. They have won two of their last five games and are coming off a 113-105 away loss against the OKC Thunder on Wednesday.
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Anthony Edwards recorded 31 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Terrence Shannon Jr. added 18 points, two rebounds and one assist.
Boston Celtics vs. Minnesota Timberwolves game details
The Celtics-Timberwolves game is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The game will be televised on NBA TV and streamed via Fubo.
Boston Celtics vs. Minnesota Timberwolves betting lines
Moneyline: Celtics (+220) vs. Timberwolves (-270)
Spread: Celtics (+6.5) vs. Timberwolves (-6.5)
Total: (O/U): Celtics (o227.5) -110 vs. Timberwolves (u227.5) -110
Boston Celtics vs. Minnesota Timberwolves preview
The two teams have met 69 times, and Boston leads 47-22. The Celtics have dominated the last 10 matchups, going 8-2.
Their last regular-season matchup was on Jan. 2, with the Celtics winning 118-115 on the road. Boston guard Jayson Tatum recorded 33 points, eight rebounds and nine assists. Timberwolves guard Julius Randle finished with 27 points, eight rebounds and seven assists.
Boston Celtics vs. Minnesota Timberwolves predicted starting lineups
Celtics
PG: Anfernee Simons | SG: Payton Pritchard | SF: Sam Hauser | PF: Jordan Walsh | C: Luka Garza
Timberwolves
PG: Donte DiVincenzo | SG: Anthony Edwards | SF: Jaden McDaniels | PF: Julius Randle | C: Rudy Gobert
Note: The starting lineups could still change ahead of tipoff.
Boston Celtics vs. Minnesota Timberwolves betting tips
Payton Pritchard has an over/under of 17.5 points via FanDuel. He is averaging 16.6 ppg this season, and the safe bet is the over.
Anthony Edwards has an over/under of 28.5 points. He is averaging 28.0 ppg this season, and the safe bet is the over.
Game prediction
The Timberwolves are heavy favorites to win this matchup. Expect them to win and cover the spread.
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