Celtics & Wolves (In-Depth Analysis)

[CAP5]

BOSTON

16-9
15-10 ATS
10-5 Home
6-4 Last 10, L2
3-2 vs West

97.1 PPG Overall
94.5 PPGA Overall
97.4 PPG Home
92.9 PPGA Home

MINNESOTA

14-12
12-14 ATS
6-8 Road
5-5 Last 10, L1
6-7 East

95.6 PPG Overall
95.6 PPGA Overall
93.1 PPG Road
96.2 PPGA Road

DIG DEEPER:

Celtics haven't lost 3 in a row this season (coming off back-to-back double-digit losses to Chicago and Miami).
Celtics beat Wolves 105-99 in Minnesota on 11/9 (Walker made 9 three-pointers and scored 31 points).
Celtics 7-3 vs teams .500 or better.
Celtics have won last 4 meetings ATS.
Celtics are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 home games.
Celtics are 12-6 ATS as a favorite.

Wolves have won 4 in a row in Boston.
Wolves are 5-2 ATS last 7 overall.
Wolves are 5-9 ATS with one day of rest.

CONCLUSION:

Simply put, these two teams have had great success on each other's home court. Minnesota probably plays so well in Boston because Kevin McHale is the Wolves' general manager. Minnesota is looking to avenge the home loss it suffered on 11/9, and I don't expect Antoine Walker to make 9 three-pointers like he did that night. Boston is obviously struggling a little bit right now, having lost back-to-back games by double-digits to Chicago and Miami. The Miami game was at home. Take the Wolves and the points tonight. Minnesota should win this game straight up.

PLAY = MINNESOTA +4

 

[eztds]

IMHO.............

IMHO.............

if Battie and Delk are out tonight.....your chances of winning this play rise about 25%.

Would watch the pre-game show to see who's in or out before determining how much to lay on the play feeling as strongly as you do about the Minn side.

GL ez

 

[CAP5]

Thanks EZ! I noticed that Delk is listed as probable and Battie should be a gametime decision. Even if they both play, I still think Minnesota is the right side tonight. Good luck with your plays!