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Celtics vs Timberwolves NBA Pick: Boston Aiming For Its Fifth Straight Win (Mar 22)

Published Mar 21, 8:43pm ET by

James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer

Last updated Mar 21, 8:43pm ET

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The Celtics host the Timberwolves on Sunday an interconference matchup.

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  • The Celtics improved to 47-23 following their fourth straight win.
  • Meanwhile, Minnesota is 43-28 after dropping a 108-104 decision against the Portland Trail Blazers.
  • These teams previously met on Nov. 29, 2025, with the Timberwolves winning 119-115.

One of the games on Sunday's NBA slate features the Boston Celtics hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves. Who has the edge in our Celtics vs Timberwolves pick?

Boston Celtics vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Overview Watch On: NBC/Peacock

DATE & TIME

SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2026 @ 8:00PM ET
Boston Celtics
TD Garden
Boston, MA
Minnesota Timberwolves
GAME ODDS
BetOnline
Boston Celtics -9.5 (-112)
Minnesota Timberwolves +9.5 (-107)

The Celtics look to extend their win streak to five games

Following back-to-back losses to the Spurs and Thunder, Boston has reeled off four straight wins. This includes a 117-112 victory against the Memphis Grizzlies.

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Boston trailed the short-handed Grizzlies 103-102 with 5:33 left to play in regulation. But the Celtics took control down the stretch, courtesy of a 10-0 burst.

Jaylen Brown led the way with 30 points, six rebounds, and six assists. Luka Garza led the second unit with 22 points and seven rebounds.

Minnesota hopes to regroup following a loss to the Trail Blazers

The Timberwolves' two-game win streak was snapped with a 108-104 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night.

The Timberwolves trailed by as many as 18 points in the first half before pulling within two points late in the fourth quarter. Unfortunately, the home team failed to capitalize on multiple chances to tie the game. And Jerami Grant secured his fifth rebound of the game to secure the win for Portland.

Julius Randle scored a team-high 19 points, along with five rebounds and four assists. Rudy Gobert finished with 18 points and 15 rebounds, but missed two tip-ins that could have sent the game into overtime.

Celtics vs Timberwolves NBA Pick

Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.

  • The Celtics are 4-1 (SU) in their last five games.
  • Boston is 2-4 ATS in its previous six outings.
  • The Timberwolves are 5-5 (SU) in their last 10 contests.
  • Minnesota is 5-10 ATS in its previous 15 matchups.

The Cs have won 15 of the previous 18 meetings in this series, and they have won seven of their last eight outings at TD Garden.

Pick: Boston Celtics

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