Boston Celtics at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and predictions

Skyler Carlin | Staff Writer

The Boston Celtics (5-0) travel to face the Minnesota Timberwolves (3-2) on Monday at Target Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Celtics vs. Timberwolves odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Celtics won both meetings last season

The Celtics secured a 124-114 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday, pushing as 10-point road favorites and the Over of 227.5 cleared. Boston has started the season on a 5-game winning streak, and it has defeated 4 of its first 5 opponents by at least 8 points.

The Timberwolves easily covered as 8-point home favorites and the Under of 224.5 connected in their 123-95 win over the Utah Jazz on Saturday. Minnesota is amid a 2-game winning streak and it has defeated its opponents 233-184 in that span.

Celtics at Timberwolves odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:13 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Celtics -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Timberwolves +145 (bet $100 to win $145)
Against the spread (ATS): Celtics -4.5 (-105) | Timberwolves +4.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 223.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Celtics at Timberwolves key injuries

Celtics

G Derrick White (personal) probable

Timberwolves

None

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Celtics at Timberwolves picks and predictions

Prediction

Celtics 115, Timberwolves 108

Moneyline

While I believe the Celtics improve to 6-0 on the season, I'll PASS on their moneyline at the current odds (-175). I'd feel more comfortable wagering on Boston straight up at -150 odds or better.

Against the spread

BET CELTICS -4.5 (-105).

The Celtics have been favored in each game this season, but this is the smallest spread they've been given thus far. Even though the Timberwolves are at home and on a 2-game winning streak, they aren't the team I envision handing the Celtics their 1st loss.

Boston is 7-2-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings against Minnesota.

Over/Under

UNDER 223.5 (-110) is the lean in this matchup as both teams boast formidable defenses. The Timberwolves lead the NBA in defensive rating, while the Celtics are 7th in defensive rating early in the season.

Minnesota is 4-1 to the Under in its 5 games this season and is 3-0 to the Under at home.

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