LiontipsBoston vs Minnesota. Prediction and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Boston have almost clinched a play-off berth. Ime Udoka's men are currently at the 3rd spot in the Eastern Conference standings. Celtics have 46 victories to their name. They are five victories ahead of 7th-placed Toronto. There are not so many games left until the end of regular season, so Celtics have high chances for a play-off spot.
Boston won each of five latest matches. In previous games they recorded victories over Oklahoma (132:123) and Utah (125:97).
Minnesota is still trying to catch up on Denver. Finch's men are just one victory behind the Nuggets. But Wolves believe that they have all what it takes to make it into the playoffs. In the previous match they left no chance to Dallas. Minneapolis team recorded a 114:95 victory over the Mavericks.
Minnesota will have the strongest line-up for the match against Mavericks. All of key players are available for the game, only Malik Beasley will have to sit out.
Trends
Celtics managed to beat that total in each of three latest matches
Smart averages 12,8 points per game at home matches
Tip and bets
Minnesota needs a victory more. A defeat won't affect Boston's position in the standings. But Wolves are in a desperate need of victory. They are fighting for a 6th spot in the Western Conference. We offer to place a bet on the visitors.
Our prediction - Handicap (+7) points for Minnesota
Both teams put up a great performance in the previous match. They allowed less than 100 points in their respective matches. We are not expecting a high-scoring game.
Our second bet is on total under 231,5 points
