Boston Celtics vs Minnesota Timberwolves 3/15/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
The Boston Celtics will play against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 8:00 PM EDT. Boston had a season record of 47-22 entering this game.
They shoot 47.4% from the field and score 117.7 points per game, ranking fourth in the conference. The Celtics make 82.0% of their free throws and 37.7% (1,096 of 2,9110) of their three-point shots.
Boston is sixth in basketball in terms of passing with a team average of 45.1 rebounds per game and 1,815 assists for the season.
Marcus Smart leads Boston in assists with an average of 6.5 per game, while Jayson Tatum leads the team in scoring and rebounding with averages of 30.4 points and 8.9 rebounds per game.
Jaylen Brown averages 26.3 points per game and is the second-highest scorer for Boston. He is one of five players who average 10 or more points per game.
- Boston is 9-2 SU in their previous 11 matches against an opponent in the Northwest Division.
- The total went OVER in 10 of the Celtics’ previous 14 contests in March.
- The Boston Celtics are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 encounters on a Wednesday.
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Boston Celtics vs Minnesota Timberwolves Predictions 3/15/2023
Minnesota‘s win-loss record is 35-34 so far this season. The Timberwolves are fourth in the league in terms of offensive execution, making 49.2% of their shots from the field.
Minnesota scored a total of 7,984 points this season (115.7 points per game), and they grab 41.5 boards per contest.
They give out assists 25.7 times per game (9th in basketball), but they also turn the ball over 15.6 times per game, losing possession.
The Timberwolves are accountable for committing 21.6 fouls per game and they hit 76.0% from the charity stripe.
The Minnesota defense allows opponents to shoot from distance 37.1% of the time (876 of 2,359), and they also make 75.9% of their FT attempts.
Rudy Gobert is the team’s top rebounder with an average of 11.6 rebounds per game. Anthony Edwards leads Minnesota in scoring and assists with averages of 24.8 points and 4.4 assists per game.
Minnesota averages an average of 115.4 points per game as a team, with six active players averaging double digits in scoring. Minnesota shoots 35.8% from 3-point range and 49.0% overall.
- The total stayed UNDER in 6 of the Timberwolves’ previous 9 matchups.
- The Minnesota Timberwolves are 4-2 SU in their last 6 meetings.
- The total went OVER in 7 of the team’s last 9 encounters against the Celtics.
Boston Celtics vs Minnesota Timberwolves. The NBA pick for this game is the Boston Celtics. After a disappointing loss to Houston, Boston will try to get back on track by playing well on the road Wednesday.
The Celtics covered the spread in five of their previous six away games against the Timberwolves, and Boston covered the spread in 11 of its last 12 head-to-head meetings with Minnesota.
Boston is fourth in the NBA in scoring, averaging 117.7 points per game, and ninth in points allowed, at 112.3 points per game. Boston will prevail by a predicted play of ATS 121-111.
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Boston Celtics vs Minnesota Timberwolves 3/15/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
NBA Starting Time: 8:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Target Center
Date: Wednesday, March 15, 2023
TV: NBSB
NBA Odds: Boston Celtics -5
NBA Totals: 234.5