Celtics-Timberwolves Preview

The fans at Target Center will be treated to a game between the Boston Celtics and the Minnesota Timberwolves when they take their seats on Friday. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. The Celtics won their third straight as they defeated the Pistons 98-80 on Thursday. The Celtics covered the 6.5-point spread, while the 178 points fell UNDER the posted total of 184. Rajon Rondo shot 7-for-11 from the field with 18 points, and Kevin Garnett added 15 in the win. The Timberwolves were outplayed in the fourth quarter, but managed to pull out a 102-96 win over the 76ers on Wednesday, as 3.5-point underdogs. The 198 points went UNDER the posted total of 196. Al Jefferson notched 25 points with eight rebounds to lead the Timberwolves. Current streak: Boston has won 3 straight games. Team records: Boston: 11-2 SU, 6-7 ATS Minnesota: 2-8 SU, 5-5 ATS Boston most recently: When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing Toronto are 5-5 After playing Detroit are 7-3 After a win are 8-2 Minnesota most recently: When playing on Friday are 4-6 Before playing Detroit are 8-2 After playing Philadelphia are 5-5 After a win are 3-7 A few trends to consider: Boston is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road Boston is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Boston's last 13 games on the road Minnesota is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 8 games when playing Boston The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing at home against Boston Next up: Boston at Toronto, Sunday, November 23 Minnesota at Detroit, Sunday, November 23