The last meeting between the Celtics and Timberwolves had the Celtics as 14-point home favorites with the over/under set at 190. The final score was 87-86 Boston. The Celtics failed to cash in on the spread and they posted way under the set total. Kevin Garnett is still injured and is not expected to play tonight.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are +5.5 point home underdogs at SBGglobal.com when they play host to the Boston Celtics tonight, at the Target Center, for some slammin NBA action. Get your NBA Pick in now!
The Minnesota Timberwolves have five wins in their last ten games after their most recent, 86-92, road loss to the Houston Rockets. Al Jefferson was the top producer on the night with 33pts and 16 rebounds, but failed to get help from the rest of his team. They were horrible from the 3-point line making 5 of 16. Point guard Randy Foye will be back in the line up again after returning to play against the Chicago Bulls. The Timberwolves offense is averaging a low 93 PPG and they’re ranked 24th in shooting from the 3-point line, from the field and from the free throw line.
On defense they allow 101 PPG with their best defense coming from preventing the 3-pointer from getting off. The go to guy for the Timberwolves is Al Jefferson with 21 PPG and 12 rebounds. The Timberwolves sit in last place in the Northwest Standings and they’re 8-15 at home. They are 22-25 ATS, 10-13 ATS at home and 18-27-2 over/under. Get your Free NBA Pick in now!
The Boston Celtics have seven wins in their last ten games and they have three wins in their last five WITHOUT Kevin Garnett. He’s expected not to play tonight. The Celtics recently beat the L.A. Clippers, 111-100, at home. Rajon Rondo had 24pts on the night while Ray Allen had 19pts and was 3 for 6 from the 3-point line. The Celtics offense is averaging 99 PPG, they’re the 4th ranked team from inside the paint and their 3-point shooting is ranked 5th in the league thanks to Ray Allen.
On defense the Celtics are even better. They allow a league low 89 PPG and they’re the best team at defending in the field and at preventing the 3-point shot from getting off. The top producer for the Celtics is Paul Pierce with 20 PPG and 5 assists Leon Powe excels inside the paint. The Celtics sit in first place in the Atlantic Standings and they’re 16-5 on the road. They are 29-16-1 ATS, 14-6-1 ATS on the road and 21-24-1 over/under. Get your free NBA Pick in now!
Bottom Line: The Celtics barely squeaked by the Timberwolves, in Minnesota, with Kevin Garnett in the lineup. The Timberwolves feel rejuvenated with the return of PG Randy Foye in the lineup. I don’t expect them to win, but rather cover the spread.
Boston (37-9) at Minnesota (10-37)
Tip Off: Fri, Feb 8, 2008 8:00 PM ET
Line: SBG Global
Free NBA Pick: Minnesota +5.5
