Minnesota Timberwolves vs Boston Celtics Picks and Predictions for Sunday March 22 2026

By: Kim Smith Published 03/22/2026, 12:30 AM ET

The Minnesota Timberwolves travel to face the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on Sunday, March 22, 2026, with tip-off scheduled for 8:00 PM on NBC. At the time of this writing the odds were not released for the moneyline, total, or spread. This matchup features two elite teams from opposite conferences, both playing strong basketball and looking to make a statement in a potential playoff-type atmosphere. Be sure to check out our free NBA picks for more expert analysis and daily selections.

Timberwolves Bringing Balanced Attack on the Road

The Minnesota Timberwolves enter this game with a 43-28 overall record and a 19-15 record on the road. In their last five games, Minnesota has recently lost to Portland 108-104, recently won over Utah 147-111, recently won over Phoenix 116-104, recently lost to Oklahoma City 116-103, and recently won over Golden State 127-117. That stretch shows a team capable of explosive offense while still dealing with occasional inconsistency.

Minnesota is averaging 118.6 points per game while allowing 114.8 points per game, reflecting a strong offensive unit with some defensive lapses. They shoot 48% from the field and average 44.4 rebounds and 26.2 assists per game. Defensively, they contribute 5.6 blocks and 8.7 steals per game, showing their ability to create turnovers and protect the rim.

What stands out about the Timberwolves is their ability to score in multiple ways. They can push the pace, hit shots efficiently, and create opportunities through ball movement. However, their defense can sometimes allow games to become higher scoring than they would prefer, especially against efficient teams.

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Celtics Dominating with Defense and Discipline

The Boston Celtics come into this matchup with a 47-23 record and a strong 24-10 record at home. In their last five games, Boston has recently won over Memphis 117-112, recently won over Golden State 120-99, recently won over Phoenix 120-112, recently won over Washington 111-100, and recently lost to Oklahoma City 104-102. The Celtics have been consistent and continue to show why they are one of the top teams in the league.

Boston is averaging 114.4 points per game while allowing just 107.0 points per game, making them one of the better defensive teams in the league. They shoot 46% from the field and average 46.4 rebounds and 24.5 assists per game. Defensively, they add 5.2 blocks and 7.3 steals per game.

The Celtics’ biggest strength is their defensive consistency and ability to control the tempo of games. They limit opponents’ scoring opportunities while executing efficiently on offense. At home, they have been particularly strong, using their disciplined approach to wear down opponents over four quarters.

Timberwolves vs Celtics Pick

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Boston Celtics Pick

Boston Celtics (Moneyline)

Boston is the side to back in this matchup. While Minnesota has a high-powered offense, the Celtics’ defensive ability and home-court advantage give them the edge. Boston has consistently limited strong offensive teams and should be able to slow Minnesota down enough to control the game.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Boston Celtics Total Pick

Under

I’m taking the under in this game because Boston’s defensive style tends to slow games down and limit scoring. While Minnesota can score at a high level, the Celtics’ ability to control tempo and force tough shots should keep the total lower than expected.

Final Score Prediction: Boston Celtics 112, Minnesota Timberwolves 106

This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Saturday.