Friday, January 25, 2008

Timberwolves-Celtics Preview

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
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
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
Next up:
Minnesota home to New Jersey, Sunday, January 27
Boston at Orlando, Sunday, January 27
Stevie Vincent is the founder of the ground-breaking betting science of forensic handicapping and the former Executive Editor of the Freescoreboard Tailgate Party. His BetOnSports360 sports betting plays are available exclusively at OffshoreInsiders.com 
  

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