The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Boston Celtics will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at TD Banknorth Garden.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Celtics listed as 13½-point favorites versus the Timberwolves, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
Al Jefferson scored a game-high 39 points with 15 rebounds for a double-double Wednesday, as the Timberwolves defeated the Suns 117-107. The combined score made it OVER the posted total of 214.
Marko Jaric added 15 points in the win for Minnesota , while Ryan Gomes chipped in with 14.
The Celtics were upset 114-112 last time out, as 9-point underdogs at home. The combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 185.
Kevin Garnett scored a game-high 26 points for the Celtics, while Paul Pierce and Ray Allen each had 19 points in the loss.
Current streak:
Minnesota has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Minnesota : 7-34 SU, 18-23 ATS
Boston: 33-7 SU, 25-14-1 ATS
Boston: 33-7 SU, 25-14-1 ATS
Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing New Jersey are 7-3
After playing Phoenix are 4-6
After a win are 1-9
Boston most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Orlando are 6-4
After playing Toronto are 4-6
After a loss are 6-4
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing New Jersey are 7-3
After playing Phoenix are 4-6
After a win are 1-9
Boston most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Orlando are 6-4
After playing Toronto are 4-6
After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Minnesota's last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Boston is 18-4 SU in its last 22 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Minnesota's last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Boston is 18-4 SU in its last 22 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games
Next up:
Minnesota home to New Jersey , Sunday, January 27
Boston at Orlando , Sunday, January 27
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