Celtics vs. Timberwolves odds, line: Proven model reveals picks for matchup on Jan. 2, 2025

The Boston Celtics (24-9) and the Minnesota Timberwolves (17-15) are set to battle in a cross-conference matchup on Thursday night. The Celtics are fresh off a victory. Boston torched the Toronto Raptors 125-71 on New Year's Eve. On the other sideline, Minnesota had its three-game win streak put to an end. On Tuesday, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Timberwolves 113-105. Jaylen Brown (shoulder) and Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) are questionable for Boston.

Tipoff from Target Center in Minnesota is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. The Celtics are 4.5-point favorites in the latest Celtics vs. Timberwolves odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points is 217.5. Boston is at -197 on the money line (risk $197 to win $100), with Minnesota at +164 (risk $100 to win $164).

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