Chicago Bulls vs Minnesota Timberwolves Matchup

Check out our Timberwolves vs. Bulls prediction to get our insight on to who will win and cover the spread in Chicago.

  • The Timberwolves have a road matchup with Chicago at 4-3.
  • Minnesota has an effective field goal percentage of 57% (2nd).
  • The Timberwolves are coming off a 114-93 win vs. the Bulls.
  • The Bulls are currently 3-5.
  • Defensively, Chicago are giving up 119.4 points per game.
  • The Bulls are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Timberwolves.

Timberwolves vs Bulls Prediction

In a non-conference matchup, the Bulls (3-5) host the Timberwolves (4-3) at the United Center in Chicago. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 ET and the game will be televised on NBA TV.

Minnesota is currently favored by 8 points and -327 on the moneyline. The over/under line is set at 227.5.

Timberwolves vs. Bulls Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Minnesota Timberwolves at Chicago Bulls
  • Where: Chicago at United Center
  • Date: Thursday, November 7th
  • Betting Odds MIN -8, MIN -327 | CHI +263 O/U 227.5

Timberwolves Preview: Does Minnesota Have A Chance at United Center?

The Timberwolves improved to 4-3 on the season with a 114-93 win over the Hornets on Monday. Playing at home, Minnesota entered the game as -10.5 point favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 207 fell short of the 225.5 O/U line.

An 11-0 run helped the Timberwolves take control early, and they built on their lead by outscoring Charlotte 33-21 in the 2nd quarter and 34-26 in the 3rd. Heading into the 4th quarter with a 91-71 lead, Minnesota edged the Hornets 23-22 in the final period.

The Timberwolves connected on 18 threes at a 47.4% clip in their win over the Hornets, with Naz Reid leading the way, hitting 5 threes at 71.4% and finishing with 25 points and 9 rebounds. Anthony Edwards added 21 points, knocking down 4 threes at 66.7%.

Donte DiVincenzo chipped in 14 points, hitting 3 threes, while Julius Randle contributed 13 points. Reid scored 9 points in the 4th quarter, and Edwards put up 10 points in the 1st.

The Timberwolves' defense was rock-solid against the Hornets, holding them to just 93 points. Minnesota gave up 24 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 2nd, allowing only 21. They allowed 26 points in the 3rd but finished strong, giving up just 22 in the 4th.

Overall, the Timberwolves held the Hornets to 39% shooting, including just 23% from three-point range, where Charlotte made only 10 threes. Minnesota sent the Hornets to the line 16 times, where they made 13 free throws. The Timberwolves also recorded 7 steals and 8 blocks.

Bulls Preview: Will the Bulls Defense Show Up at Home?

The Timberwolves moved to 4-3 on the season with a 114-93 win over the Hornets on Monday. Playing at home, Minnesota was favored by 10.5 points and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 207 points fell short of the 225.5 over/under line.

Minnesota took control with an 11-0 run early, turning an 18-14 deficit into a 25-18 lead. They outscored Charlotte 33-21 in the 2nd quarter and 34-26 in the 3rd, entering the 4th quarter with a 91-71 lead. The Timberwolves edged the Hornets 23-22 in the final period.

In their 119-99 loss to the Mavericks, the Bulls struggled offensively, shooting just 41.9% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range. Nikola Vucevic led the team with 14 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 70% of his shots, while Matas Buzelis added 13 points and 9 boards, connecting on 3 threes at a 75% clip.

Josh Giddey contributed 10 points and 6 assists, despite shooting 33.3% from the floor. The Bulls made 12 threes in the game, with Buzelis scoring 8 of his points in the 3rd quarter, and Vucevic adding 8 points in the opening period.

Defensively, the Bulls gave up 119 points to the Mavericks, allowing 32 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters. They had their best defensive effort in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed 24 points. Chicago sent Dallas to the line 21 times, where they made 17 free throws.

Chicago held the Mavericks to 31% shooting from beyond the arc, with Dallas hitting 12 threes. The Bulls finished with 37 defensive rebounds, allowing 9 offensive boards, and recorded 8 steals and 2 blocks.

Timberwolves vs Bulls Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Through their last three road games, Minnesota has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 107 points per game.
  • Through their last ten home contests, the Bulls offense has averaged 114 points per game while allowing an average of 118. Chicago posted an overall record of 4-6 while going 5-5 ATS.
  • Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Bulls have a straight up record of 2-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 2-3.
  • Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Minnesota has an ATS mark of 2-8 while going 4-6 straight up.

Timberwolves vs Bulls Prediction

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