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Minnesota vs. Boston. NBA Match Prediction
On January 3, Minnesota and Boston will meet in Minneapolis. The Timberwolves will try to put up a fight against one of the favorites of the Eastern Conference, using the support of their home crowd. Will the hosts be able to hold off the powerful attack of the visitors? - read our forecast
Command Analysis
Minnesota Timberwolves
USACurrent form
The Timberwolves have noticeably improved their standings and moved up to eighth place in the Western Conference. The team is consistently scoring points, but faces difficulties when playing against top opponents. In the last match, Chris Finch team was unable to cope with Oklahoma (105:113), although they managed to put up a decent fight against the leader of the West.
Now Minnesota faces a new challenge - a home game against powerful Boston. The hosts will be hoping for help from the fans and maximum effort from their leaders to try to compete with the Celtics, who are currently in good shape.
Disqualifications and injuries
Rob Morelli will be out of the next match due to injury.
Interesting facts for betting
The Wolves have won three of their last five home games.
Projected lineup: Randle - McDaniels, Gobert - Conley, Edwards.
Boston Celtics
USACurrent form
The Celtics are comfortably in second place in the Eastern Conference and looking to cement their position. Joe Mazzulla team has impressed with its consistency, with key players like Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown regularly showing high levels.
In the last match, Boston destroyed Toronto (125:71), dominating on the home court. This victory was a great demonstration of the strength of the Celtics, who not only attack effectively, but also defend reliably. Now the club goes to Minneapolis to continue the winning streak. The trip does not promise to be easy, but the team form inspires confidence.
Disqualifications and injuries
Kristaps Porzingis will not play in the next game due to injury.
Interesting facts for betting
The Celtics have won 4 of their last 5 head-to-head games.
Probable lineup: White - Holiday, Horford - Brown, Tatum.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Minnesota win
The Timberwolves have won in the first quarter in three of their last five head-to-head games.
2.16Bet 1st quarter: total under 55.5 points
Only one of the last five head-to-head games has seen more than 55 points scored in the first quarter.
1.73Tip and bets
Minnesota is clearly progressing, which is noticeable in its games recently. However, the team level is still insufficient to confidently compete with the top teams. Against such a powerful opponent as Boston, the hosts' chances of success are minimal.
The Celtics are impressive with their game. The team shows balanced basketball and is ready to improve as the match progresses. In our opinion, the visitors will demonstrate their superiority and win confidently.
Our prediction is a Boston win with overtime at 1.60
Bet on total
Both teams like to play attacking basketball. Minnesota will try to take advantage of their home arena, while Boston is active in away games. We expect a bright and productive confrontation, in which the total will be broken.
Forecast - total over 217.5 points for 1.66
Bet on statistics
In recent matches, the Celtics have demonstrated incredible efficiency. The team leaders are in excellent shape, and against the weakened defense of Minnesota, the guests will certainly be able to beat their individual total.
Prediction - Boston individual total over 111 points for 1.80
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