Minnesota Timberwolves vs Chicago Bulls Preview
At 7:00 ET, the Timberwolves (-366) will host the Bulls (+286) at Target Center. The over/under line for this non-conference matchup is 212 points.
Minnesota is favored by 8.5 points and has won four straight games. The Bulls are 9th in the Eastern Conference, while the Timberwolves are 1st in the West.
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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Chicago Bulls Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Heading into this week’s matchup, the Bulls have the edge in their recent matchups against Minnesota, going 2-1. In the last three games Chicago is averaging 131 points per game compared to 134 for the Timberwolves.
- Although Chicago has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 119 points per game in these games.
- Across their ten previous home games, Minnesota has an ATS mark of 8-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 8-2 while averaging 115 points per game.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Bulls have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-2.
- As the betting favorite, the Timberwolves have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 3-0.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
In games against Western Conference opponents, the Bulls have gone 16-14 compared to 19-25 against the East. On the road, Chicago is 16-20 while going 19-19 at home.
Chicago’s ATS record on the road is 18-17, and they are 36-37 overall. As the underdog, they are 22-21 vs. the spread and have failed to cover in their last two road games.
On average, the Bulls’ games have seen a combined scoring total of 225.9 points, and today’s O/U line is set at 212. This season, 73 of their games have had higher O/U lines than that.
Chicago’s last game finished with a combined score of 233 points, going over the O/U line of 214.5. The Bulls lost to the Nets by a score of 125-108.
Looking at the standings, the Bulls are 9th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 35-39. Against the Central Division, they are 6-9 and are 4th in the division.
For the season, the Bulls are 16-27 as underdogs and are 8.5-point underdogs in today’s game. As the favorite, they have gone 19-12 and have lost three straight ATS as the favorite.
On the season, the Bulls are averaging 112.1 points per game, which is 23rd in the NBA. When playing on the road, they have averaged 112.5 points per game.
Chicago has outscored the NBA scoring average in 40.5% of their games this season. In terms of pace, they are 20th in the league at 96.9 possessions per game.
When it comes to field goal percentage, the Bulls are 19th in the league at 46%. In terms of two-point shooting, they are 21st in the NBA at 53%.
On defense, Bulls is currently around the league average in points allowed, giving up an average of 113.7 points per game. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Bulls squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 55.8% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 36.7% from downtown.
In their last game, the Timberwolves defeated the Nuggets by a score of 111-98. The combined scoring total was 209, and the O/U line for the game was 210.5.
Minnesota has now won four straight games and has an overall record of 51-22. This is the best record in the Western Conference.
The Timberwolves have covered the spread in three straight games at home and have an ATS record of 17-18 at home. Today, they are favored by 8.5 points and have an ATS record of 27-28 as the favorite.
Against the spread, Minnesota is 38-34 for the season. Their games have averaged a scoring total of 219.2, which is higher than today’s O/U line of 212.
Minnesota’s O/U record for the season is 36-37, and their last two games have gone under the posted total. Today, they are looking to make it three straight games going under the O/U line.
At home, the Timberwolves are averaging 111.4 points per game, which is 24th in the NBA. Overall, they are 18th in scoring at 113 points per game. In terms of pace, Minnesota is 22nd in the league.
So far this season, the Timberwolves have outscored the NBA scoring average in 42.5% of their games. When it comes to field goal percentage, Minnesota is 10th in the league at 48%. In terms of two-point shooting, they are 16th in the NBA.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Timberwolves are 3rd in the league in three-point shooting percentage at 38%. In terms of three-point attempts, they are 23rd in the NBA. In terms of free throw shooting, Minnesota is 11th in the league in free throw makes per game.
So far this season, the Timberwolves defense has been performing well, ranking 1st in the NBA at 106.2 points allowed per contest. The Minnesota defense has allowed opponents to shoot 35.1% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 44.8% of their field goal attempts vs. Minnesota.
With the Timberwolves being favored by 8.5, our NFL analytics models has this one playing out 111-110 in favor of the Timberwolves.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Chicago Bulls Betting Tips
- Take the Timberwolves on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Bulls (+8.5)
- Projecting a combined 221 points, we like the over
Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report
- Rudy Gobert – Rib – Questionable
- Karl-Anthony Towns – Knee – Out
- Jordan McLaughlin – Shoulder – Questionable
- Anthony Edwards – Finger – Questionable
- Jaylen Clark – Achilles – Out
Chicago Bulls Injury Report
- Zach LaVine – Foot – Out
- Alex Caruso – Ankle – Questionable
- Lonzo Ball – Knee – Out
- Patrick Williams – Foot – Out
- Ayo Dosunmu – Illness – Questionable
- Julian Phillips – Foot – Out
