Chicago Bulls vs Minnesota Timberwolves Preview
At 8:00 ET, the Bulls (23-27) will host the Timberwolves (35-15) in a non-conference matchup. The Timberwolves are favored by 5.5 points and have a moneyline of -214 (Bulls +175). The over/under line is 217.5.
This game will be played at the United Center in Chicago. The Timberwolves are 2nd in the Western Conference and 2nd in the Northwest Division. The Bulls are 9th in the Eastern Conference and 4th in the Central Division. You can watch this game on NBCS.
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Chicago Bulls vs Minnesota Timberwolves Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times that the Timberwolves have faced off vs. the Bulls as the favorite, they have gone 2-1. Across the last three head to head matchups between the Timberwolves and Bulls, the teams have averaged 262 points per game with an over/under record of 3-0. The last three times they have faced off with the Bulls as the home team, the OU record is 3-0.
- Through their last five road contests, the Timberwolves offense has averaged 111 points per game while allowing an average of 106. Minnesota posted an overall record of 4-1 while going 2-3 ATS.
- Although Chicago has a straight up record of 5-5 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 4-5-1. The team averaged 111 points per game in these games.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the Bulls have a straight up record of 3-7. Their record vs the spread in these games was 5-5.
- Over the team’s last five games as the favorite, the Timberwolves struggled vs the spread going just 2-3. However, they still had a straight up mark of 3-2.
Chicago Bulls vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
Minnesota is 35-15 this season and is currently 2nd in the Western Conference. In games against other Western Conference teams, they are 24-8 and 6-2 against teams in their division.
On the road, the Timberwolves are 16-10 this season, and they have gone 12-13 against the spread on the road. Overall, their ATS record is 25-24.
Minnesota’s average scoring differential on the road is +2.7 points per game. Today, they are favored by 5.5 points and have a record of 30-10 as the favorite. Their ATS record as the favorite is 19-20.
In Minnesota’s last game, they beat the Rockets by a score of 111-90. The O/U line for that game was 221.5, and they were favored by 8 points. This improved their ATS record as the favorite to 6-4.
This season, Minnesota has an O/U record of 24-26, and their games have averaged 219.6 points per game. In 40 of their 50 games, the O/U line has been higher than today’s line of 217.5.
This season, the Timberwolves are 22nd in the league in scoring at 112.9 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 113.2 points per game compared to 112.7 at home. So far, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 42% of their games.
Minnesota is 8th in the league in field goal percentage at 48%. They are also 7th in true shooting percentage. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are 2nd in the league in three-point shooting percentage at 39%.
So far, the Timberwolves are 25th in pace at 97.4 possessions per game. They have also struggled on the offensive glass, ranking 28th in offensive rebounds.
This season, the Timberwolves defense has been impressive, holding the 1st position in the league while permitting an average of 106.7 points per contest. On two point field goal attempts, the Timberwolves’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 50.5% and allowing 35.3% from beyond the arc.
Today, the Bulls are looking to snap a two-game losing streak after falling to the Kings by a score of 123-115. The O/U line for that game was 230 points. In the Eastern Conference, the Bulls are currently in 9th place with a record of 23-27.
As the underdog, the Bulls have gone 8-18 straight-up and 13-13 against the spread. Today, they are getting 5.5 points and have gone 6 straight games without covering the spread as the underdog.
This season, the Bulls have an O/U record of 25-24-1, and the over has hit in their last two games. On average, their games have finished with 223.7 points, and today’s O/U line is set at 217.5.
In games against other Eastern Conference teams, the Bulls are 14-17 compared to 9-10 against the West. At home, they are 14-12 straight-up and 11-12 ATS. On the road, their ATS record is 11-12.
At home this season, the Bulls are averaging 111.5 points per game, which is 27th in the NBA. Overall, they are 26th in scoring at 111.1 points per game. In terms of pace, Chicago is 27th in the league at 96.8 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Bulls are 24th in the NBA in three-point percentage at 35%. On average, they are making 11.7 three-pointers per game, which is 25th in the league.
In terms of field goal percentage, Chicago is 23rd at 46%. They are also 22nd in free throw attempts per game and have made an average of 16.5 free throws per contest.
In the current season, the Bulls defense has excelled, sitting 11th in the NBA by allowing 112.6 points per game. Inside the arc, the Bulls defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 55.7% and 36.7% from three-point territory.
With the Timberwolves being favored by 5.5, our NFL analytics models has this one playing out 115-113 in favor of the Timberwolves.
Chicago Bulls vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Tips
- Take the Timberwolves on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Bulls (+5.5)
- Projecting a combined 228 points, we like the over
Chicago Bulls Injury Report
- Zach LaVine – Ankle – Out
- Alex Caruso – Adductor – Questionable
- Lonzo Ball – Knee – Out
- Torrey Craig – Foot – Probable
- Coby White – Ankle – Probable
- Patrick Williams – Foot – Out
- Dalen Terry – Ankle – Probable
Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report
- Jaylen Clark – Achilles – Out
