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NBA Betting Preview: Wolves vs Bulls

The Minnesota Timberwolves meet the Chicago Bulls in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Wolves Against the Spread Look the Best Bet

The Wolves are available at -110 when it comes to backing them against the spread. The attractive -5.5 line could be covered with ease when playing the Bulls and this looks like a value wager.

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Teams’ Previous H2H Saw 127-108 Wolves Victory

Minnesota Timberwolves have lost in back-to-back outings. In a recent home game at Target Center, they were turned over 123-107 by Brooklyn Nets. Anthony Edwards dropped 28 points, as Jaden McDaniels finished with 16 and Naz Reid 13.

Chicago Bulls lost their last game, being beaten at home to Milwaukee Bucks 112-103 at United Center. Offensively, Coby White led the way, scoring 16, while Nikola Vucevic added 16 and Josh Giddey 13.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Wolves have claimed back-to-back victories over the Bulls. At United Center they won 135-119 before winning 127-108 at Target Center. The past 10 clashes between these teams have seen six Bulls wins.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Timberwolves logo Timberwolves 20 12 0.625 118.8 114.7 4.1 12-6 8-6 4-4 13-10 6-4 2L
Bulls logo Bulls 15 16 0.484 118.8 122 -3.2 8-7 7-9 3-6 12-11 6-4 1L
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Minnesota Timberwolves – Last 10 Games

6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. The Wolves are averaging 114.3 points, 45.1 rebounds, 26.1 assists, 9.0 steals and 5.4 blocks while shooting 45.4% from the field and 73.1% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 112.9 points and 45.2 rebounds per matchup.

Julius Randle is averaging 21.8 points and 5.3 assists, while Rudy Gobert averages 12.5 rebounds and Naz Reid 2.6 (32.9%) 3-pointers made.

Chicago Bulls – Last 10 Games

The Bulls have won 6 and lost 4 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 118.2 points, 45.4 rebounds, 30.4 assists, 7.7 steals and 4.0 blocks per game while shooting 48.1% from the field and 76.9% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 120.6 points and 42.3 rebounds.

Coby White is averaging 18.6 points, while Josh Giddey has an average of 7.4 rebounds, 9.2 assists and 2.1 (38.9%) 3-pointers made.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Chicago Bulls Prediction & Picks

The Minnesota Timberwolves vs Chicago Bulls betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, player prop bets, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

Get with Wolves with a -5.5 spread. We really like this wager and are backing the favorites at odds of -110 to enjoy a solid victory in this NBA matchup.

The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news as it develops. We also rely on recent form and key NBA stats to help shape our basketball predictions and guide the final call.

Key Timberwolves vs Bulls stats:

  • The -5.5 line has been covered by Wolves in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • The +5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Bulls in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The +5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Bulls in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
  • The +5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Bulls in 2 consecutive games against Wolves.

Wolves -5.5 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Naz Reid Over 2.5 Assists +112 BetMGM logo

Naz Reid (Wolves) has racked up Over 2.5 assists in 5 straight road games. The line is attractive when it comes to betting on Player Assists and you can get +112 that he is able to land a return.

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Julius Randle Over 21.5 Points -103 BetMGM logo

Julius Randle (Wolves) has recorded Over 21.5 points in 3 straight games on the road. We think that he can therefore cover the line and we’ll wager on his Player Points at betting odds of -103.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Timberwolves -5.5
Totals Under 240.5
Player Assists Naz Reid Over 2.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Wolves to cover the -5.5 spread along with Under 240.5. Add in Naz Reid (Wolves) to get Over 2.5 assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

Timberwolves Timberwolves logo 121 - 112 Bulls logo Bulls

The Wolves might be able to claim a win and we’re siding with a 121-112 scoreline in their favor. A small stake can provide a big return and there are tasty odds available.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Chicago Bulls Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Wolves Trading at Shorter Odds Than Bulls

The Minnesota Timberwolves odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -208 betting favorites to land victory in this NBA game which means a 68% chance of winning. Chicago Bulls are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +176.

The spread currently stands at 5.5 and the total points line is 240.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. Those expecting a low total can back Under 240.5 at -112.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Anthony Edwards Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Anthony Edwards is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can back -111 that he gets Over 30.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -116.

Player Points
Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)
Over 30.5
-111
Under 30.5
-116
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Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 21.5
-103
Under 21.5
-125
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Player Assists
Josh Giddey (Bulls)
Over 8.5
-103
Under 8.5
-125
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Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 5.5
-100
Under 5.5
-130
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Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)
Over 4.5
+118
Under 4.5
-154
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Donte DiVincenzo (Timberwolves)
Over 4.5
+102
Under 4.5
-132
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Player Rebounds
Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves)
Over 11.5
-100
Under 11.5
-130
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Josh Giddey (Bulls)
Over 8.5
+115
Under 8.5
-149
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Nikola Vucevic (Bulls)
Over 8.5
+107
Under 8.5
-139
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Julius Randle (Timberwolves)
Over 6.5
-112
Under 6.5
-115
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Bulls On Seven Losses From Previous Ten at Home

The Bulls have three wins and seven losses in the last 10 games at home, posting 108.70 points per matchup while yielding 117.90.

The Wolves are 5-5 in their last 10 games on the road, putting up 124.70 points on average and giving up 123.10.

The Bulls beat the Wolves 126-120 when the teams last met at United Center. Looking back at the last 10 head-to-head meetings at United Center, the Bulls have posted seven victories, while the Wolves have logged three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O240.5 U240.5
Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Home Stats 3-7 226.60 108.70 117.90 2 8
Minnesota Timberwolves logo Minnesota Timberwolves Away Stats 5-5 247.80 124.70 123.10 6 4
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O240.5 = Games Over 240.5 Points
  • U240.5 = Games Under 240.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Minnesota Timberwolves logo Minnesota Timberwolves Stats
Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games
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Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
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Team News

Minnesota Timberwolves Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Anthony Edwards 24 36.48 728 92 30.3 3.8 3.4 5.3 0.8 1.5
Julius Randle 32 33.95 722 181 22.6 5.7 1.6 7.0 0.2 1.2
Jaden McDaniels 30 32.51 458 82 15.3 2.7 1.4 4.6 0.9 1.1

Chicago Bulls Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Josh Giddey 29 33.3 566 267 19.5 9.2 1.9 9.1 0.4 1.0
Nikola Vucevic 30 29.95 475 100 15.8 3.3 1.8 9.1 0.5 0.8
Coby White 15 29.52 307 73 20.5 4.9 2.3 3.4 - 0.7

Injuries & Suspensions

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Minnesota Timberwolves Lineups

27 Dec NBA
Nets 123-107 Timberwolves
25 Dec NBA
Timberwolves 138-142 Nuggets
23 Dec NBA
Knicks 104-115 Timberwolves
21 Dec NBA
Bucks 100-103 Timberwolves
19 Dec NBA
Thunder 107-112 Timberwolves
17 Dec NBA
Grizzlies 116-110 Timberwolves
14 Dec NBA
Kings 103-117 Timberwolves
12 Dec NBA
Timberwolves 127-120 Warriors
08 Dec NBA
Suns 108-105 Timberwolves
06 Dec NBA
Clippers 106-109 Timberwolves

Previous Chicago Bulls Lineups

27 Dec NBA
Bucks 112-103 Bulls
26 Dec NBA
76ers 102-109 Bulls
23 Dec NBA
Bulls 126-123 Hawks
21 Dec NBA
Bulls 152-150 Hawks
19 Dec NBA
Bulls 136-125 Cavaliers
17 Dec NBA
Cavaliers 111-127 Bulls
14 Dec NBA
Pelicans 114-104 Bulls
12 Dec NBA
Bulls 129-126 Hornets
07 Dec NBA
Warriors 123-91 Bulls
05 Dec NBA
Pacers 120-105 Bulls

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 22 9 0.71 120.5 113.7 6.8 15-2 7-7 5-2 18-8 8-2 2W
Celtics 19 12 0.613 116.5 110.5 6 10-5 9-7 5-4 15-8 7-3 1L
Raptors 19 14 0.576 114.4 112.9 1.5 9-7 10-7 3-6 16-10 4-6 1W
76ers 16 14 0.533 115.7 115.6 0.1 9-8 7-6 6-3 13-12 5-5 3L
Nets 10 19 0.345 109.8 113.7 -3.9 4-11 6-8 3-7 8-14 7-3 3W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 24 8 0.75 118.8 112.9 5.9 13-2 11-6 5-3 17-5 7-3 2L
Cavaliers 17 16 0.515 119.5 117.7 1.8 11-8 6-8 6-2 13-12 4-6 2L
Bulls 15 16 0.484 118.8 122 -3.2 8-7 7-9 3-6 12-11 6-4 1L
Bucks 13 19 0.406 112.7 116 -3.3 8-8 5-11 5-4 11-13 4-6 1W
Pacers 6 26 0.188 109.8 119.2 -9.4 5-12 1-14 2-6 4-16 2-8 8L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 18 14 0.563 117.1 115.3 1.8 11-6 7-8 5-3 12-10 5-5 1W
Heat 17 15 0.531 120.2 117.4 2.8 11-5 6-10 3-3 11-10 3-7 2W
Hawks 15 18 0.455 118.8 120.1 -1.3 5-11 10-7 4-3 9-13 2-8 6L
Hornets 11 20 0.355 115.6 118.4 -2.8 7-8 4-12 4-4 10-14 5-5 2W
Wizards 7 23 0.233 113.5 125.4 -11.9 4-10 3-13 1-4 4-17 4-6 2W
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 27 5 0.844 121.5 107.3 14.2 15-2 12-3 5-2 22-5 6-4 1W
Nuggets 22 9 0.71 125.8 117.5 8.3 10-5 12-4 4-1 16-7 7-3 1L
Timberwolves 20 12 0.625 118.8 114.7 4.1 12-6 8-6 4-4 13-10 6-4 2L
Trail Blazers 13 19 0.406 116.6 120.1 -3.5 6-9 7-10 3-3 10-12 4-6 1W
Jazz 12 19 0.387 120.5 127.1 -6.6 8-10 4-9 0-6 7-14 4-6 2W
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 20 10 0.667 117.2 116.9 0.3 8-5 12-5 4-4 15-8 5-5 1W
Suns 18 13 0.581 115.1 113.7 1.4 10-5 8-8 7-4 17-12 6-4 3W
Warriors 16 16 0.5 114.9 113.3 1.6 10-4 6-12 4-2 12-10 5-5 1L
Clippers 10 21 0.323 111.5 114.8 -3.3 6-8 4-13 2-4 7-14 5-5 4W
Kings 8 24 0.25 111.7 122.1 -10.4 5-10 3-14 1-4 6-20 3-7 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 23 8 0.742 120.1 113.6 6.5 11-3 12-5 7-0 14-7 8-2 1L
Rockets 19 10 0.655 120.3 111.7 8.6 9-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 2W
Grizzlies 15 17 0.469 115.3 115.8 -0.5 7-8 8-9 4-3 13-9 6-4 1L
Mavericks 12 21 0.364 113.5 117.5 -4 9-9 3-12 2-6 6-15 4-6 2L
Pelicans 8 25 0.242 115.2 122.6 -7.4 6-14 2-11 3-6 4-21 5-5 3L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 24 8 0.75 118.8 112.9 5.9 13-2 11-6 5-3 17-5 7-3 2L
Knicks 22 9 0.71 120.5 113.7 6.8 15-2 7-7 5-2 18-8 8-2 2W
Celtics 19 12 0.613 116.5 110.5 6 10-5 9-7 5-4 15-8 7-3 1L
Magic 18 14 0.563 117.1 115.3 1.8 11-6 7-8 5-3 12-10 5-5 1W
Raptors 19 14 0.576 114.4 112.9 1.5 9-7 10-7 3-6 16-10 4-6 1W
76ers 16 14 0.533 115.7 115.6 0.1 9-8 7-6 6-3 13-12 5-5 3L
Heat 17 15 0.531 120.2 117.4 2.8 11-5 6-10 3-3 11-10 3-7 2W
Cavaliers 17 16 0.515 119.5 117.7 1.8 11-8 6-8 6-2 13-12 4-6 2L
Bulls 15 16 0.484 118.8 122 -3.2 8-7 7-9 3-6 12-11 6-4 1L
Hawks 15 18 0.455 118.8 120.1 -1.3 5-11 10-7 4-3 9-13 2-8 6L
Bucks 13 19 0.406 112.7 116 -3.3 8-8 5-11 5-4 11-13 4-6 1W
Hornets 11 20 0.355 115.6 118.4 -2.8 7-8 4-12 4-4 10-14 5-5 2W
Nets 10 19 0.345 109.8 113.7 -3.9 4-11 6-8 3-7 8-14 7-3 3W
Wizards 7 23 0.233 113.5 125.4 -11.9 4-10 3-13 1-4 4-17 4-6 2W
Pacers 6 26 0.188 109.8 119.2 -9.4 5-12 1-14 2-6 4-16 2-8 8L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 27 5 0.844 121.5 107.3 14.2 15-2 12-3 5-2 22-5 6-4 1W
Spurs 23 8 0.742 120.1 113.6 6.5 11-3 12-5 7-0 14-7 8-2 1L
Nuggets 22 9 0.71 125.8 117.5 8.3 10-5 12-4 4-1 16-7 7-3 1L
Rockets 19 10 0.655 120.3 111.7 8.6 9-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 2W
Lakers 20 10 0.667 117.2 116.9 0.3 8-5 12-5 4-4 15-8 5-5 1W
Timberwolves 20 12 0.625 118.8 114.7 4.1 12-6 8-6 4-4 13-10 6-4 2L
Suns 18 13 0.581 115.1 113.7 1.4 10-5 8-8 7-4 17-12 6-4 3W
Warriors 16 16 0.5 114.9 113.3 1.6 10-4 6-12 4-2 12-10 5-5 1L
Grizzlies 15 17 0.469 115.3 115.8 -0.5 7-8 8-9 4-3 13-9 6-4 1L
Trail Blazers 13 19 0.406 116.6 120.1 -3.5 6-9 7-10 3-3 10-12 4-6 1W
Jazz 12 19 0.387 120.5 127.1 -6.6 8-10 4-9 0-6 7-14 4-6 2W
Mavericks 12 21 0.364 113.5 117.5 -4 9-9 3-12 2-6 6-15 4-6 2L
Clippers 10 21 0.323 111.5 114.8 -3.3 6-8 4-13 2-4 7-14 5-5 4W
Kings 8 24 0.25 111.7 122.1 -10.4 5-10 3-14 1-4 6-20 3-7 1L
Pelicans 8 25 0.242 115.2 122.6 -7.4 6-14 2-11 3-6 4-21 5-5 3L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 27 5 0.844 121.5 107.3 14.2 15-2 12-3 5-2 22-5 6-4 1W
Pistons 24 8 0.75 118.8 112.9 5.9 13-2 11-6 5-3 17-5 7-3 2L
Spurs 23 8 0.742 120.1 113.6 6.5 11-3 12-5 7-0 14-7 8-2 1L
Nuggets 22 9 0.71 125.8 117.5 8.3 10-5 12-4 4-1 16-7 7-3 1L
Knicks 22 9 0.71 120.5 113.7 6.8 15-2 7-7 5-2 18-8 8-2 2W
Lakers 20 10 0.667 117.2 116.9 0.3 8-5 12-5 4-4 15-8 5-5 1W
Rockets 19 10 0.655 120.3 111.7 8.6 9-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 2W
Timberwolves 20 12 0.625 118.8 114.7 4.1 12-6 8-6 4-4 13-10 6-4 2L
Celtics 19 12 0.613 116.5 110.5 6 10-5 9-7 5-4 15-8 7-3 1L
Suns 18 13 0.581 115.1 113.7 1.4 10-5 8-8 7-4 17-12 6-4 3W
Raptors 19 14 0.576 114.4 112.9 1.5 9-7 10-7 3-6 16-10 4-6 1W
Magic 18 14 0.563 117.1 115.3 1.8 11-6 7-8 5-3 12-10 5-5 1W
76ers 16 14 0.533 115.7 115.6 0.1 9-8 7-6 6-3 13-12 5-5 3L
Heat 17 15 0.531 120.2 117.4 2.8 11-5 6-10 3-3 11-10 3-7 2W
Cavaliers 17 16 0.515 119.5 117.7 1.8 11-8 6-8 6-2 13-12 4-6 2L
Warriors 16 16 0.5 114.9 113.3 1.6 10-4 6-12 4-2 12-10 5-5 1L
Bulls 15 16 0.484 118.8 122 -3.2 8-7 7-9 3-6 12-11 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 15 17 0.469 115.3 115.8 -0.5 7-8 8-9 4-3 13-9 6-4 1L
Hawks 15 18 0.455 118.8 120.1 -1.3 5-11 10-7 4-3 9-13 2-8 6L
Bucks 13 19 0.406 112.7 116 -3.3 8-8 5-11 5-4 11-13 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 13 19 0.406 116.6 120.1 -3.5 6-9 7-10 3-3 10-12 4-6 1W
Jazz 12 19 0.387 120.5 127.1 -6.6 8-10 4-9 0-6 7-14 4-6 2W
Mavericks 12 21 0.364 113.5 117.5 -4 9-9 3-12 2-6 6-15 4-6 2L
Hornets 11 20 0.355 115.6 118.4 -2.8 7-8 4-12 4-4 10-14 5-5 2W
Nets 10 19 0.345 109.8 113.7 -3.9 4-11 6-8 3-7 8-14 7-3 3W
Clippers 10 21 0.323 111.5 114.8 -3.3 6-8 4-13 2-4 7-14 5-5 4W
Kings 8 24 0.25 111.7 122.1 -10.4 5-10 3-14 1-4 6-20 3-7 1L
Pelicans 8 25 0.242 115.2 122.6 -7.4 6-14 2-11 3-6 4-21 5-5 3L
Wizards 7 23 0.233 113.5 125.4 -11.9 4-10 3-13 1-4 4-17 4-6 2W
Pacers 6 26 0.188 109.8 119.2 -9.4 5-12 1-14 2-6 4-16 2-8 8L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak